Dill Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

cucumbers
garlic buds
dill seed
salt
white vinegar
water

Preparation

Sterilize jars and lids.
Wash cucumbers and slice lengthwise or leave whole if small enough.
To each quart jar, add 1 teaspoon dill seed and 1 garlic bud.
Pack cucumbers in jars.
Bring 2 quarts water, 1 quart vinegar and 1/2 cup salt to a boil.
Slowly pour boiling liquid into jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
Wipe jar rims clean and adjust lids.
Process in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes.
These pickles will be ready to eat in about 7 to 10 days.