Grandmom's Pickles

From: Dorothy Ott

Growing up, my grandmother’s homemade dill pickles were one of my favorite treats.  They always adorned our holiday table.  I remember unscrewing the lid of the large jar to reach my fingers in; deftly selecting a few crisp rounds.  A refreshing accompaniment to any meal - great for picnics too!


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1 quart white vinegar
3 quarts water
½ - ¾ cup salt
4 oz. fresh dill weed
2 teaspoons pickling spice
6 cloves garlic
7-8 pickling cucumbers

Bring vinegar, water and salt to a boil; simmer 5 minutes.  Cool completely.

On the bottom of a 1-gallon glass jar, add garlic cloves, pickling spice and 2 oz. dill weed.  Wash cucumbers and slice in rounds.  Add cucumbers to jar and then pour cooled vinegar mixture over.  Place 2 oz. dill on top.

Lid the jar and refrigerate for 4 days.

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