Med. to lg. cucumbers, whole or cut in halves or spears
3 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. pickling salt
1/4 tsp. alum
Garlic cloves (optional)
Hot pepper pods (optional)
Heads of fresh dill weed

Put vinegar, pickling salt, alum, dill and garlic or pepper pods, (if wanted) on bottom of quart jar. Pack cucumbers in jar and set in bright sun for up to a week. Make sure lids are tight on jars before storing in cool, dry place.