5 qts. water
1 c. salt

Place in a stone jar a layer of cucumbers, layer of cherry leaves, layer of dill. Cover with liquid - weight down and leave 7 days.

Take out - wash in clear water. Chunk up. Put back in jar and cover with alum water (1 tbsp. to 1 gal. water). Let set 24 hours. Rinse in clear water and pat dry.