Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Dill Pickles

Dill Pickles

Cucumbers, scrubbed and cleaned in cold water
32 garlic cloves
8 dried chili
16 dill heads
16 peppercorns
12 cups water
4 cups vinegar
1 cup coarse salt
1/2 cup sugar
6 - 8 quart jars

Sterilize jars and lids in hot water.  To each jar add 4 cloves garlic, 1 dried chili, 2 dill heads and 2 peppercorns. Pack each jar tightly with cucumbers. 

Mix water, vinegar, salt and sugar in a saucepan and simmer until salt is dissolved. Pour over cucumbers and seal. 

Bake in a hot water bath for 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven. 


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