Ingredients

  • fresh cucumbers, washed and dried
  • powdered alum
  • garlic cloves
  • fresh dill heads or dill seed
  • small hot peppers
  • 3 c. apple cider vinegar
  • 4 qt. water
  • 3/4 c. canning salt

Method

  • Slice cucumbers lengthwise into quarters.
  • Stand down in quart jars.
  • To each jar, add 1 teaspoon alum, 1 clove garlic, 1 hot pepper and 2 dill heads or 1 1/2 teaspoons dill seed.
  • In stainless steel pan, boil vinegar, water and salt for 5 minutes. Pour boiling liquid over cucumbers and seal.
  • Let stand at least 6 weeks before using.
  • Makes 8 to 10 quarts.