Dill Pickles
["cucumbers (enough to fill 5 qt. jars)", "1 pinch alum", "2 or 3 pieces fresh dill", "1 clove garlic (optional)", "2 qt. water", "1 qt. red vinegar", "1 c. salt"]
["Bring to a boil the water, vinegar and salt.", "Pour over cucumbers packed in jars with dill and alum.", "Seal."]
["cucumbers", "alum", "dill", "clove garlic", "water", "red vinegar", "salt"]