Steph's Dill Pickles

By á-32188

Ingredients

• add to the packed jar:
• 4 c water
• 4 c vinegar
• 4 tbs salt
• 1-2 stems dill
• 1 kinda smashed garlic clove
• a few slices of whatever hot pepper you prefer
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• cucumbers (of course:) then I

Preparation

Step 1

Boil the mixture (first three ingredients) for about a minute. Process for 10 min. Then turn off the stove and let them rest in the pot for 5 more min before I take them out and let them rest on the counter for 24 hours. I've heard that they should sit for at least a few days before eating, but I can never wait that long and they are always great right away. I don't have a pressure canner so this recipe is for just a plain old canning pot and boiling water.