3 c. water
1/4 tsp. powdered alum
1/2 c. pickle vinegar
1/4 c. salt
Fresh dill (at least 3 mature heads for each qt.)

Put washed cucumber or okra (no larger than 3 inches long) into sterilized jars and pour boiling hot mixture over them. Seal jars at once and cool slowly. Makes 4 quarts. Note: Three dill heads equal about two teaspoons dill seed.