DILL PICKLES

DILL PICKLES

Cucumbers

1 C white sugar

1 C coarse salt

1 qt. vinegar

3 qts. water

Garlic cloves

Dill

Alum

Pack firm, fresh and not too large cucumbers in jars.  Place 2 cloves of garlic and 1/8 tsp. alum in each jar.  Add the dill to the top and bottom.  Bring the sugar, salt, vinegar & water to a boil and pour over the cucumbers.  Seal the jars.