"Remember that these pickles have just two days on the kitchen counter - after that they must be kept refrigerated...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 quarts of water
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1 cup white or cider vinegar
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½ cup pickling salt
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About 3 to 4 pounds of cucumbers - small pickling cukes are best
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8 large heads of dill, or more if they are smaller
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8 medium garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
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1 tablespoon mustard seed
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4 pinches red pepper flake
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about 20 black peppercorns