Dill Pickles

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • fresh dill
  • mustard seed
  • 1 c. vinegar
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • cucumbers (leave stems on)
  • bay leaves
  • garlic clove (optional)
  • pinch of alum (if desired)

Directions

  1. 1
    Select cucumbers, 2 or 3 inches in length; scrub well.
  2. 2
    Layer in jars the cucumbers, layer of dill and a few mustard seed.
  3. 3
    Place bay leaf on top of each jar.
  4. 4
    Bring the vinegar, water and salt to a boil; pour boiling hot mixture over pickles and seal.
  5. 5
    Before sealing, you may add garlic for flavor or pinch of alum for crisper pickles.

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