Sweet Dills

Directions

1. 1
   Mix vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pickling spices.
2. 2
   Put on stove.
3. 3
   Keep lid on and let simmer.
4. 4
   Stir occasionally.
5. 5
   Put garlic (1), dill, pepper (1 slice) and onion at bottom of each jar.
6. 6
   Cut pickles in half lengthwise.
7. 7
   Fill half full with pickles.
8. 8
   Repeat with garlic, dill, etc.
9. 9
   Fill with pickles and repeat garlic, dill, etc.
10. 10
    On top layer, add 1 bay leaf and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed.
11. 11
    Bring vinegar mix to boil. Pour through strainer and fill each jar to the top.
12. 12
    Let cool for a day, rotating (flipping) jars for mixing every few hours. Refrigerate.
13. 13
    Makes approximately 40 pickles or 4 to 8 quarts.