Dill Pickles

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 20 to 25 small cucumbers
  • 1/8 tsp. powdered alum
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. dill seed
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 qt. cider vinegar
  • 1 c. salt (not iodized)
  • 3 qt. water

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash cucumbers well.
  2. 2
    Soak in cold water overnight.
  3. 3
    Next day, pack in hot, sterilized jars.
  4. 4
    To each quart, add the given amount of alum, garlic, red pepper and dill.
  5. 5
    Combine vinegar, salt and water; bring to a boil.
  6. 6
    Pour over cucumbers and seal.
  7. 7
    Let rest several weeks.
  8. 8
    Place in refrigerator to crisp.

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