Dill Pickles

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• Brine:
• 1 stalk dill
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 medium white onion
• 2 tsp mustard seed
• 15 peppercorns
• 1/4 tsp alum
• 1/4 jalapeno pepper
• 1 slice red pepper
• 3-4 cucumbers
• 4-5 medium cucumbers
• bay leaf
• 1 C canning salt
• 1 quart white vinegar
• 3 quarts water

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 225 degrees.

Fill jars with all ingredients.

Brine:
Bring all to boil. Divide brine among jars, leaving 1/4-inch from top. Seal with hot lids.

Place jars in 2-3 inches of water in a shallow pan and put in oven for 15 minutes. Remove to cool. (Makes enough for 12 quart jars)

Pickles will be ready in 2-3 months.