Dill Pickles

Ingredients

7 pounds medium cucumbers
1/4 cup dill seed
3/4 teaspoon instant minced garlic
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
6 thick slices onion
1 quart (4 cups) vinegar
2 quarts (8 cups) water
1/2 cup salt

Preparation

Wash cucumbers and pack into 6 hot sterilized quart jars. To each jar, add 2 teaspoons dill seed, 1/8 teaspoon instant minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper and 1 onion slice. (For a stronger garlic flavor, use 1/4 teaspoon instant minced garlic in each jar.) Combine vinegar, water and salt in saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour boiling liquid over cucumbers, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Seal immediately.

Yield: 6 quarts