Granny's Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Wash cucumber with warm water (warm water helps them seal better).
2. 2
   Pour 1 quart (950 ml) of apple cider vinegar, 3 quarts (2850 ml) of water (perferably spring water, water that has been treated such as city water will not sour to make pickles) and a cup of salt in a large pan and bring to a boil.
3. 3
   I usually put a small pan of water on to boil with the lids in it so they will seal better.
4. 4
   Then, place dill, garlic and hot pepper in the bottom of the jar, pack the cucumbers in on top of them.
5. 5
   Place a grape leaf on top of the cucumbers and alum on the top of the leaf.
6. 6
   Pour the hot juice mixture over the cucumbers and seal.
7. 7
   Give them a few weeks to work off.
8. 8
   We like them better cold so I keep them in the refrigerator after they have been opened.