Crisp Dill Pickles

Submitted by Dienia B.

"Old recipe from Tilden Ne; uses alum."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 6 quarts

ingredients

• 25 cucumbers

• JARS

• 12 heads dill, divided
• 6 teaspoons mustard seeds, divided
• 6 garlic cloves, divided
• 3 teaspoons alum, divided

• BRINE

• 5 cups cider vinegar
• 10 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup kosher salt

directions

1. Scrub 25 medium cucumbers.
2. Pack in jars.
3. Place 2 heads dill, 1 teaspoon mustard seed, 1 clove garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon alum in each jar.
4. Heat cider vinegar, water, and kosher salt for the brine.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Fill jars with hot liquid.
7. Seal.