Dill Pickles

15 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. salt
  • 1 qt. vinegar
  • 1 qt. water
  • 3 Tbsp. mixed pickling spices
  • 30 to 40 medium cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise
  • green or dry dill
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seed
  • 1 piece hot red pepper
  • 1 qt. medium dill pickles
  • 3 Tbsp. mixed pickling spices
  • 4 c. sugar
  • 1 c. tarragon vinegar or any other vinegar desired

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut pickles into 1/4 inch slices.
  2. 2
    Pack loosely into sterilized Ball jars.
  3. 3
    Tie spices in cheesecloth bag.
  4. 4
    Add to sugar and vinegar.
  5. 5
    Bring mixture to boil.
  6. 6
    Cool to room temperature.
  7. 7
    Remove spice bag.
  8. 8
    Pour syrup over pickle slices. Adjust caps.
  9. 9
    To develop flavor, store in refrigerator 1 week before using.
  10. 10
    Yields about 2 pints.

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