Fresh-Pack Dill Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and scrub cucumbers carefully.
2. 2
   Cut 1/4-inch slice from blossom end of each cucumber.
3. 3
   Mix water, vinegar and salt in a Dutch oven; heat to boiling.
4. 4
   Place dill head and onion slice in each of 6 hot quart jars.
5. 5
   Pack cucumbers in jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
6. 6
   Cover with boiling brine, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe rims of jars.
7. 7
   Seal and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.