Aunt Nickies Dill Pickles
 
 
This was a home staple when I was growing up!
 
20-25 lbs    dill size cucumbers  
6-8 quart    jars  
2 tsp    powdered alum  
8   garlic cloves  
16   heads fresh dill  
8   hot red pepper pods  
1 quart    vinegar  
3 quarts    water  
1 cup    canning salt  
8   grape leaves  
 
1 Wash and let stand in cold water overnight. Pack cucumbers into jars. To each quart add 1/4 t powdered alum, 1 garlic clove, 2 heads fresh dill, 1 hot red pepper pod.
2 Combine 1 quart vinegar, 3 quarts water, 1 cup canning salt; bring to a boiling point and fill jars.
3 Place a grape leaf on top of each jar and seal. (I do not use the grape leaf). Makes six to eight quarts. Place quarts in canner with cold water one inch above top of jars. Bring to a boil, process 5 minutes. Take out of water and seal if necessary.
 
Servings: 1
 
 Recipe Source

Source: Aunt Nickie

Aunt Nickie said she has dropped using the grape leaves and soaking the cukes over night in ice water.

 
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