Dill Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water and vinegar to a boil.
2. 2
   Add salt and alum; bring to a boil again.
3. 3
   Keep liquid hot to pour over pickles.
4. 4
   Add 1/2 twig and 2 or 3 pieces of dill stalk and 1 garlic clove in bottom of each jar.
5. 5
   Pack cucumbers tightly in jar and pour hot liquid over to 1/2-inch from top. Add another 1/2 twig dill and garlic clove on top; seal jars.
6. 6
   Store in cool place.
7. 7
   Ready to eat in 30 days.