20 to 25 (4 inch) cucumbers
1/8 tsp. powdered alum
1 clove garlic
2 heads dill
1 hot red pepper
1 qt. vinegar
1 c. salt
3 qts. water
Grape leaves

Wash cucumbers; let stand in cold water overnight. Pack in hot, sterilized jars. To each quart, add the above amount of alum, garlic, dill and red pepper. Combine vinegar, salt and water; bring to boiling. Fill jars. Place grape leaf in each jar and seal.