20 - 25 (4") cucumbers
1/8 tsp. powdered alum
1 clove garlic
2 heads fresh dill
1 hot red pepper
1 c. coarse-medium salt
3 qts. water
1 qt. cider vinegar
Grape leaves

Wash cucumbers; let stand in cold water overnight. Pack in hot sterilized jars. To each quart, add above amount of alum, garlic, dill and red pepper. Combine salt, water and vinegar; heat to boiling. Fill jars. Put grape leaf in each jar; seal. Makes 6 to 8 quart jars. You may also use 1/2 gallon jars.