Wanda's "to Try" Dill Pickles

1. 1

   Bring vinegar, water, salt and garlic to a boil.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, scrub cukes.

3. 3

   Pack them into clean jars.

4. 4

   Place a head or two of dill on top of the cukes.

5. 5

   I like a lot of dill.

6. 6

   Can use more.

7. 7

   Remove the garlic from the brine and place one or two in each jar.

8. 8

   Place one pepper in each jar and if you like hotter pickles add 1-2 T crushed red pepper flakes to each jar.

9. 9

   Pour liquid into each jar to within 1 inch of top, making sure all cukes are covered.

10. 10

    Wipe off rim and tightly screw on lid and ring ( I usually have these in a pan of boiling hot water before I use them).

11. 11

    Have the oven preheated to 250 degrees with a cookie sheet on low shelf.

12. 12

    Carefully place the jars on the cookie sheet.

13. 13

    Leave in oven for 20 minutes.

14. 14

    Take out and set in a place away from drafts and leave sit for 24 hours before moving to a cool dry place.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.