1 qt. water
3/4 c. sugar
1 c. vinegar
1/4 c. salt
1 tbsp. pickling spices
3-4 cloves fresh garlic
1 tsp. dill weed
1 tsp. mustard seed
Hot pepper, optional

Buy non-wax pickling cucumbers, small kind variety. Wash, then cut in small slices. In 2 quart container add about 3 pounds sliced cucumbers. Boil the water, vinegar, spice mixture for 15-20 minutes. Let cool to lukewarm, then pour over the cucumbers. Let stand on counter 24 hours. Refrigerate. Ready to eat.