David's Favorite Dill Pickles

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David's Favorite Dill Pickles

Recipe By : Kim Maness
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Canning & Preserving

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 qt vinegar
3 qt water
3/4 cup pickling salt
dill seed
whole garlice cloves
cucumbers

Soak whole cucumbers overnight in cold water and 1/2 tsp alum.

Then wash and slice as desired. Pack into hot jars - to each jar add 1 1/2
tsp dill seed and add 1 - 3 whole garlic cloves.

Mix vinegar, water, and salt. Boil and pour over cucumbers in hot jars and
seal.

Brine will cover about 8 quarts of pickles.

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NOTES : Can slice mine several different ways - but David likes them the best
very, very, thin to put on hamburgers and salads.