DILL PICKLES

By á-32773

Ingredients

• 11 cups water
• 5 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup canning salt
• 12 pounds pickling cucumbers, quartered or halved lengthwise
• 9 dill sprigs or heads
• 18 garlic cloves
• 18 dried hot chilies

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a stockpot, bring water, vinegar and salt to a boil; boil 10 minutes. Pack cucumbers into nine hot quart jars within 1/2 in. of top. Place one dill head, two garlic cloves and two peppers in each jar.
2. Carefully ladle hot mixture into jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. . Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
3. Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.