Ingredients

  • 20 (2 1/2 to 3-inch) whole cucumbers
  • 1/8 tsp. powdered alum
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 heads fresh dill
  • 1 grape leaf
  • 1 hot red pepper (optional)
  • 1 qt. cider vinegar
  • 1 c. coarse medium salt

Method

  • Wash cucumbers and let stand in ice (in refrigerator) overnight.
  • Add to each jar 1 clove garlic, sprig of dill, 1 grape leaf and 1 hot red pepper (optional).
  • Sterilize jars and lids. Add cucumbers.
  • Boil 3 quarts of water, 1 quart cider vinegar and 1 cup coarse medium salt.
  • Pour over cucumbers and seal.
  • To seal, boil in open pot, cover jars with water for 10 minutes.