Dill Pickles--Regular

Ingredientes

35-40 fresh cucumbers

2 tablespoons pickling spices

1/2 pound dill

2 cups salt

2 gallons water

2 cups vinegar

Instrucciones

Wash and dry cucumbers

Put layer of dill and 1/2 spices in a stone jar

Add cucumbers

Put the remaining spices and dill atop cucumbers

Boil salt water and vinegar for 2 minutes

Cool to room temperature and pour over cucumbers

Cover with plate and weigh down

Keep at even temp (68-72)

Remove scum each day

Pickles ready for canning when crisp, uniform in color, and good dill taste

Usually 2-4 weeks

Pack the pickles in hot jars

Cover with hot brine

Strain brine in which the pickles are cured, boil 5 minutes

Can also make new brine

Seal at once with hot water bath, 15 minutes at simmering