Garlic Dill Pickles

GARLIC DILL PICKLES

8 Preparation Time :

Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

4 lb Pickling cucumbers (3-4 in)

6 c Water

4 1/2 c Apple cider vinegar

6 tb Pickling salt

3/4 ts Crushed red pepper (opt)

16 ea Clove of garlic - split

16 ea Head of fresh dill

1/16 inch from blossom end. In a

3 quart

saucepan, combine water, vinegar, salt, and red pepper. Bring to a

2 pieces of garlic and 1 head of dill in each hot pint jar. Firmly pack cucumbers upright in jars, leaving 1/2

2 additional pieces of garlic and 1 head of

dill on top of cucumbers. Immediately pour hot vinegar mixture over

cucumbers, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Carefully run a non-metallic

utensil down inside of jars to remove trapped air bubbles. Wipe jar

tops and threads clean. Place hot lids on jars and screw bands on

firmly. Process in boiling water canner for 10 minutes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -