Dill Pickle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. salt
1 qt. vinegar
3 Tbsp. pickling spices (put in a cheesecloth bag)
30 to 40 medium cucumbers, sliced or cut into fourths lengthwise
green dill weed
1 qt. water

Preparation

Combine sugar, salt, vinegar, water and spices.
Simmer 15 minutes.
Pack cukes into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Put a head of dill weed in each jar on top of cucumbers.
Heat; bring to boiling.
Pour over cukes.
Seal jars.
Process in boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from water; place on towels. Cover with towels until cool.
Store in a cool, dark place.