1/2 c. pickling salt
1/4 tsp. turmeric
2 1/2 c. sugar
4 c. vinegar
4 c. well or spring water
Cucumbers
Garlic
Dill
Alum
Sl iced onion

Fill jars with sliced cucumbers. Put a slice of onion, a sprig of dill, a pea-size piece of garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon alum in each jar. Boil a syrup of the salt, turmeric, sugar, and vinegar. Pour into the jars. Seal.