Vi's Garlic Dill Pickles

By ClaudiaJan

Ingredients

• 12 large sprigs fresh dill
• 6 garlic cloves, peeled
• 6 pounds small cucumbers, no more than 1 inch in diameter
• 3 cups cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup pickling salt

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1.
Wash, rinse, and sterilizle six 1-quart canning jars. Place a sprig of dill and a clove of garlic in the bottom of each jar. Pack the cucumbers into the jars and place a large sprig of dill on top of each.

2.
In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 quarts water, the vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe the top of the jars; close with canning lids and rings, hand tightening each.

3.
Seal the jars by processing in a hot-water bath for 15 minutes.