Dill Pickles
Ingredients
- Soak small pickling cucumbers overnight in cold water.
Instructions
To 7-8 1-quart jars add: 1 large clove garlic 1 head dill 1/4 tsp. Powdered alum 1 hot pepper 3 large grape leaves as many whole or half small cucumbers as will fit Boil together: 1 quart vinegar 3 quart water 1 cup salt Pour hot brine over cucumbers in jar, leaving some room for expansion. Screw lids on tightly. Use a 10 minute hot water bath to seal. Allow to sit for 3 months before opening.