Dill Pickles Ingredients, per 1-quart jar •1 large clove of garlic •1 head of dill •1/4 tsp. Powdered alum •1 hot pepper •3 large grape leaves •1/8 qt. Vinegar •3/8 qt. Water •1/8 cup salt •as many whole or half small cucumbers as will fit in the jar Soak small pickling cucumbers overnight in cold water. Place first 5 spices and cucumbers in jar. Boil together water, vinegar, and salt, and pour over cucumbers in jar (leave some room for expansion). Screw lids on tightly. Use a 10-minute hot water bath to seal. Allow to sit for 3 months before opening.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Jul 2013 05:57:22 +0000