Dill Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Pack washed cucumbers into hot, sterilized jars.
2. 2
   Into each jar, put the following:
3. 3
   powdered alum, hot pepper or crushed hot pepper, dill or dill seed, garlic or crushed garlic and grape leaf.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil the following: vinegar, water and salt. Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and seal by placing jars in boiling water for approximately 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Watch time so pickles will not get too soft.
6. 6
   Yield:
7. 7
   6 to 8 quarts, depending on size of cucumbers.
8. 8
   Small, tiny cucumbers are best.
9. 9
   Check seal carefully for several days.