Dill Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare cucumbers as you like them:
2. 2
   spears, slices, whole.
3. 3
   In bottom of each quart jar, put one whole garlic clove, 1 sprig of fresh dill and 1/2 teaspoon of alum.
4. 4
   Fill jar with cucumbers, packing tightly.
5. 5
   Place one more garlic clove and 1 sprig of fresh dill on top of jar.
6. 6
   Fill with prepared water*.
7. 7
   Process by home canning method.
8. 8
   Let set for 3 months before serving.