In the bottom each jar put:
2 cloves of garlic (1/2 tsp chopped garlic)
2 tsp dill weed
½1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp mustard seed
1/2 jalapeno pepper (optional)
Use whole or sliced cucumbers. Slice cucumbers into 4 slices. Pack as many slices as possible into the jar.
Vinegar Mixture: 2 cups vinegar, 3 cups water, and 2 tablespoons pickling salt.
(This mixture will make about 2 quart jars)
Bring the vinegar mixture to a boil in a pan. Pour it into the packed jars. Put lids on the jars, but not tight.
Put water in a 9 x 13 flat cake pan and bring to a boil. Stand the pickle jars in the cake pan and boil for 20 minutes. Then cool the jars and tighten the lids.
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