*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Very Easy Garlic Dill Pickles

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:25
Categories    : Sauces & Condiments

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      quart         distilled white vinegar
     3/4  cup           pickling or kosher salt
   2      quarts        water
     2/3  cup           sugar
   1 1/2  teaspoons     dill seed
   1 1/2  teaspoons     celery seed
  30                    black peppercorns
  12                    garlic cloves
  12      sprigs        fresh dill
   5      pounds        small pickling cucumbers

Sterilize canning jars, lids and screw bands according to manufacturer's
directions.  Simmer vinegar, salt, water, and sugar in a large non-aluminum
saucepan.  In ONE STERIZILED JAR AT A TIME, place 1/4 teaspon each of the
dill and celery seed, 5 peppercorns, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 sprigs fresh dill.
 Pack jar with WHOLE* cucumbers.  Pour hot vinegar mixture into jars, leaving
1/2" headspace.  Cover with lids, screw on bands.  Process jars in a large
pot of simmering water for 5 minutes; water should cover jars by 1".  Remove
jars to a rack to cool.  Test seals.  Store in a cool, dark place for at
least 6 weeks.

*  You can slice or quarter cucumbers if you desire.

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