Cucumbers
1 qt. vinegar
1 qt. water
3 c. sugar
1/3 c. salt
2 tsp. mustard seed
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. turmeric
Alum and dill

OPTIONAL:

Garlic
Pickli ng spices
Green onions

Boil vinegar, water, sugar, salt, mustard seed, celery seed, and turmeric for 3 minutes. Cut cucumbers into strips; put in jars. Pour boiling syrup over cucumbers. Add pinch of alum and dill. Bring to boil in jars for 1 minute only. Seal.