Garlic Dill Pickles

By carvalhohm2

Nothing is better than homemade pickles. This recipe has a touch of garlic for added flavor.

Ingredients

• 9 cups pickling cucumbers, sliced
• 3 (1-quart) canning jars and lids, sterilized
• 3 grape leaves
• 3 teaspoons dill seed
• 3 cloves garlic
• 6 cups white vinegar
• 3 quarts water
• 1 1/2 cups salt

Preparation

Step 1

Pack cucumbers evenly between sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. To each jar add one grape leaf, one teaspoon dill seed and one clove garlic.

Combine remaining ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until hot and salt is dissolved.

Pour vinegar mixture evenly into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe rims; secure with lids and rings.

Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes; set jars on a towel to cool. Check for seals.

Makes 3 jars.