1 qt. apple cider vinegar
2 qt. water
1/2 c. pickling salt
Dill seed
Hot chili peppers, optional
3-4" cucumbers
Powdered alum

Bring vinegar and water to boil. Add salt. In hot sterilized jars put in bottom: 2 teaspoons dill seed, 1/4 teaspoon alum, 1 clove garlic (cut in two), 2 hot chili peppers if desired. Place cucumbers in jar. Fill to top over cucumbers with boiling vinegar and seal. If lids are hot and liquid boiling jars should seal.