Simple Kosher Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 lb. cucumbers (about 4 to 6 inches long)
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. canning salt
1 qt. vinegar
1 qt. water
3 Tbsp. pickling spices

Preparation

Tie
spices
in
a
cheesecloth;
in
a large pot.
Add liquids,
salt,
sugar and tied-up spices.\tMix and simmer for 15 minutes
over
medium
heat.
Cut cucumbers into quarters; pack into
the
jars (4 quart jars or 8 pint jars).
Into each jar add 1 clove garlic, 1 to 2 pieces red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed and 1 bay leaf.
Fill each jar with liquid.
Hot water
bath for
15
minutes or just keep in refrigerator for crunchiness.