11 c. water
4 c. cider vinegar
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. coarse cooking salt
Garlic, whole or cut up (a few in bottom of jar)
Dill, fresh sprigs

Put dill and garlic in jar; pack cukes. Add dill on top. Add boiling syrup and seal, then set jars in a cold packer of warm water.

Bring to a boil, but don't boil. Let stand in hot water until water is cool or let set overnight. Makes 9 quarts.

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