Dill Pickles

1. 1

   Pack washed cucumbers into hot, sterilized jars.

2. 2

   Into each jar, put the following:

3. 3

   powdered alum, hot pepper or crushed hot pepper, dill or dill seed, garlic or crushed garlic and grape leaf.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil the following: vinegar, water and salt. Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and seal by placing jars in boiling water for approximately 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Watch time so pickles will not get too soft.

6. 6

   6 to 8 quarts, depending on size of cucumbers.

7. 7

   Small, tiny cucumbers are best.

8. 8

   Check seal carefully for several days.

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