Sun Pickles
["6 1/2 c. water", "2/3 c. pickling salt", "1 small pea alum (1/2 tsp. powder)", "3 1/2 c. white vinegar", "1/2 bud garlic (6 cloves)", "2 sprigs fresh dill (add more if desired)"]
["Wash cucumber and put in jar. Mix all ingredients and add to jar.", "Set in the sun for two days (jar can be 1 gallon or larger)."]
["water", "pickling salt", "alum", "white vinegar", "garlic", "dill"]