Mary Stringer'S Dill Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 qt. water
1 qt. vinegar
2 c. kosher salt
pinch of alum per jar
1 or 2 cloves garlic per jar
1 or 2 sprigs dill per jar
small cucumbers
1/2 banana pepper per jar (optional)

Preparation

Bring first 3 ingredients to boil.
Prepare quart jars with alum, garlic, dill and cucumbers.
For a little extra spice, add 1/2 banana pepper to the jars.
Pack jars, pour brine in until 1/2 inch below rim of jar.
Seal and leave on surface, cover with a towel to avoid draft (do not process).