Dill Pickles
["1 qt. vinegar", "3 qt. water", "1/2 c. salt", "1/4 tsp. alum", "1/4 tsp. turmeric", "1/4 tsp. dry mustard", "dash of garlic or bulb", "small hot green pepper (optional)"]
["Place fresh dill (couple of sprigs) in bottom of quart jar. Closely pack cucumbers in jars.", "Heat vinegar, water, salt and all spices and green pepper to a full boil for 5 minutes.", "Pour over cucumbers in jars.", "Reserve any remaining solution."]
["vinegar", "water", "salt", "alum", "turmeric", "dry mustard", "garlic", "hot green pepper"]