Easy Dill Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the cucumbers and remove any stems.
2. 2
   Cover with cold water and refrigerate overnight or for several hours.
3. 3
   Pack the cucumbers into pint jars as tightly as possible.
4. 4
   Poke in 2 springs of dill.
5. 5
   Bring the cider vinegar, water, salt and garlic cloves (12 to 16 cloves depending on your taste) to a boil.
6. 6
   Boil for 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Fish out the garlic cloves with a slotted spoon and put one in each jar (or to taste) while the brine cools slightly.
8. 8
   Pour the hot brine into the jars and seal.
9. 9
   Makes 12 Pints.