Kosher Dill Pickles
["1 qt. vinegar", "2 qt. water", "3/4 c. salt", "1/2 tsp. peppercorns (or 1 red hot pepper)", "1 clove garlic", "2 tsp. dill seed (or 2 heads fresh dill)", "1 Tbsp. mixed pickling spice", "1 tsp. mustard seed"]
["For brine, bring first 3 ingredients to boil.", "In cold water, wash about 30 (4-inch) pickling cucumbers.", "Pack in quart jars. Add spices to each quart jar.", "Pour hot brine over cucumbers to within 1/2-inch of top.", "Immediately adjust covers.", "Process 20 minutes in boiling water bath.", "Makes about 6 quarts."]
["vinegar", "water", "salt", "peppercorns", "clove garlic", "dill", "mixed pickling spice"]