Ingredients (7 pints)

• 7 bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp peppercorns
• 7 dill stems and flowers
• 7 garlic cloves
• 3 lbs small pickling cucumbers
• 6 cups water
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 Tbs pickling salt
• 1 cup + 2 Tbs white vinegar

Directions

1. Divide bay leaves, peppercorns, dill stems and garlic into the bottoms of 7 pint jars. Pack cucumbers tightly into jars.
2. In a medium pot, combine water, sugar, salt and vinegar. Bring pickling juice to a boil then pour over cucumbers leaving ¼" of headspace at the top.
3. Water bath 15 minutes.