Ingredients

  • cucumbers
  • 1 bunch dill
  • 6 hot peppers
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 6 slices onion
  • 6 tsp. whole spices
  • 6 lumps alum
  • 1 qt. cider vinegar
  • 2 qt. water
  • 1 c. salt

Method

  • Wash and dry enough cucumbers for six sterilized one-quart jars.
  • In the bottom of each jar, place a portion of dill, 1 hot pepper, 1 clove of garlic, 1 slice of onion, 1 teaspoon of whole spices, a small lump of alum and cucumbers.
  • In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, water and salt.
  • Let the mixture get to a rolling boil, then pour into the jars.
  • Seal immediately.
  • Makes six quarts.