Dill Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. sugar
1 pt. water
30 to 40 medium cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise
green or dry dill
1/2 c. salt
3 Tbsp. pickling spices
1 qt. vinegar

Preparation

Combine sugar, salt, vinegar and water.
Tie spices in cheesecloth bag; add to vinegar mixture.
Simmer 15 minutes. Liquid brine will make about 5 quarts.