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                      David's Favorite Dill Pickles

Recipe By     : Kim Maness
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Canning & Preserving

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      qt            vinegar
   3      qt            water
     3/4  cup           pickling salt
                        dill seed
                        whole garlice cloves
                        cucumbers

Soak whole cucumbers overnight in cold water and 1/2 tsp alum.

Then wash and slice as desired.  Pack into hot jars - to each jar add 1 1/2
tsp dill seed and add 1 - 3 whole garlic cloves.

Mix vinegar, water, and salt.  Boil and pour over cucumbers in hot jars and
seal.

Brine will cover about 8 quarts of pickles.

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NOTES : Can slice mine several different ways - but David likes them the best
very, very, thin to put on hamburgers and salads.