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                          GARLIC DILL PICKLES

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  4       lb           Pickling cucumbers (3-4 in)
  6       c            Water
  4 1/2   c            Apple cider vinegar
  6       tb           Pickling salt
    3/4   ts           Crushed red pepper (opt)
 16       ea           Clove of garlic - split
 16       ea           Head of fresh dill

   Wash cucumbers and remove 1/16 inch from blossom end.  In a 3 quart
 saucepan, combine water, vinegar, salt, and red pepper.  Bring to a
 boil. Meanwhile, place 2 pieces of garlic and 1 head of dill in each
 hot pint jar.  Firmly pack cucumbers upright in jars, leaving 1/2
 inch head space. Place 2 additional pieces of garlic and 1 head of
 dill on top of cucumbers. Immediately pour hot vinegar mixture over
 cucumbers, leaving 1/2 inch head space.  Carefully run a non-metallic
 utensil down inside of jars to remove trapped air bubbles.  Wipe jar
 tops and threads clean. Place hot lids on jars and screw bands on
 firmly. Process in boiling water canner for 10 minutes.



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