Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 lb. cucumbers
4 qt. water
1 qt. white vinegar
1 c. coarse salt
1 tsp. alum

Preparation

Soak cucumbers in cold water for several hours or overnight. Put dill, garlic and cucumbers in jars.
Pack tightly.
Bring the vinegar, salt and water to a boil, then pour over cucumbers.
Let cool to seal.