Dill Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Wash cucumbers.
2. 2
   Cover with hot water and let stand until hot through.
3. 3
   Pack into hot jars.
4. 4
   To each quart, add the listed amounts of alum, dill, pepper and garlic with a grape leaf or two. Combine vinegar, salt and water.
5. 5
   Heat to boiling, fill jars and seal.
6. 6
   Makes 6 to 8 quarts.
7. 7
   Put in hot water in a large pot on stove for 20 minutes or more, then remove from water.