30 to 36 cucumbers (4 lbs.), 3 to 4 inches long
3 c. vinegar
3 c. water
6 tbsp. salt (not iodized)
Fresh or dried dill or 2 tbsp. dill seed
Garlic
Mustard seed

Wash the cucumbers. Make a brine of the vinegar, water, and salt. Bring to a boil. Place a generous layer of dill, 1/2 to 1 clove of garlic (sliced), and 1/2 tablespoon of mustard seed in bottom of each clean quart jar. Pack the cucumbers into the jars. When the jars are half filled with cucumbers, add another layer of dill and complete the packing of the jars. Fill the jars to within 1/2 inch of the top with the boiling brine. Place top on jars and screwing the band tight. Process 5 minutes in boiling water bath.