Addictive Dill Pickles

• 8 cloves garlic, divided
• 8 heads fresh dill, divided
• 2 teaspoons powdered alum, divided
• 8 hot peppers, divided
• 24 large grape leaves, divided
• pickling cucumber
• 1 quart vinegar
• 3 quarts water
• 1 cup salt

1. Soak small pickling cucumbers overnight in cold water.
2. To each 1-quart jar add: 1 large clove of garlic, 1 head of dill, 1/4 teaspoons Powdered alum, 1 hot pepper, 3 large grape leaves and as many whole or half small cucumbers as will fit.
3. Combine ingredients for brine and bring to a boil.
4. Pour hot brine over cucumbers in jar, leaving some room for expansion.
5. Screw lids on tightly.
6. Use a 10 minute hot water bath to seal.
7. Allow to sit for 3 months before opening.

garlic, dill, powdered alum, peppers, grape leaves, pickling cucumber, vinegar, water, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/addictive-dill-pickles-111045 (may not work)