Kelly's Dill Pickles

• 9 lb pickling cucumbers washed and cut up
• 1 envelope Mrs. Wages quick process pickle mix
• 6 clove fresh garlic
• 1 3/4 bunch fresh basil/ 1-2 leaves per jar
• 1 bunch fresh oregano/ 1 small piece per jar
• 6 small red or yellow cayenne peppers or banana peppers
• 1 mustard seed for each jar/ to taste
• 1 white distilled vinegar and water

1. Prepare and process canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions.
2. Add basil, oregano, garlic, peppers, mustard seed and to each jar.
3. Add cucumbers to each jar, packing tightly.
4. Follow instructions on Mrs. Wages dill pickle packet and fill jars with hot liquid.
5. Before placing lids on the jars, wipe the lid with a clean cloth to clear excess moisture.
6. After filling jars, place upside down on a clean towel and leave overnight to seal.
7. The directions call for a hot water bath but I find this makes the pickles too soft.
8. If any do not seal just put them in the refrigerator.

cucumbers washed, wages, garlic, fresh oregano, red, white

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/348485-kellys-dill-pickles (may not work)