Place washed cucumbers in canning jars. Cover with boiling water, let cool down, then drain water off. In each quart jar place:

1 garlic bud
1 tsp. mixed pickling spice
1 head dill
1 whole red pepper (spice)

Brine solution: Combine and bring to a boil -

3 qt. water
1 c. pickling salt
1 qt. vinegar (cider)
1/2 tsp. alum

Pour boiling solution over cucumbers. Seal immediately with sterilized canning lids. Let set for six (6) weeks before using.