Short Method Dill Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, salt, vinegar and water.
2. 2
   Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag.
3. 3
   Add to vinegar mixture.
4. 4
   Simmer 15 minutes. Pack cucumbers into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch space at top.
5. 5
   Put a head of dill in each jar.
6. 6
   Heat brine to boiling.
7. 7
   Pour boiling hot vinegar mixture over cucumbers, leaving 1/4-inch space at top. Adjust caps.
8. 8
   Process pints and quarts 15 minutes in boiling water bath.
9. 9
   Makes about 7 pints.