..right.. given it was about 25 years ago, and my memory is perishing and withering..

I have vague recollection that the recipe called for the vinegar and spices concoction to be heated up, or even boiled..
and that our entire home reeked for days afterwards..

If that's not a false memory, then I was probably not allowed to ever make my own pickles at home again...???? 😞