5-6 heads fresh dill or more
5-6 cloves garlic (opt.)
Small (2 1/2" or less) cucumbers

Put layer of cucumbers, dill, garlic, sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon powdered alum over them. Repeat this 2 more times until pail is full. Bring 2 quarts water, 3/4 cup pickling salt and 1 quart apple cider vinegar to a rolling boil. Pour over cucumbers until all covered good. Put a small plate on top to hold cucumbers down. Cover with lid, put in a cold place. Look at and taste in 6 days. If not worked enough leave a couple more days. Then put in refrigerator. Can keep until spring in refrigerator.