Photo by Waldo Jaquith

2 heads of dill
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp. pickling spices
1 hot pepper, cut into 4-5 pieces
cucumbers, sliced
1 cup water
4 cups vinegar
1/2 cup salt, non-iodized

Mix first three ingredients and divide in 4-5 pint-sized jars. Add 1 piece of pepper to each jar. Pack sliced cucumbers into jars. Boil last three ingredients and pour over cucumbers. Refrigerate several weeks before serving. Makes 4-5 pints. *These are great with hamburgers.