Blue Ribbon Dill Pickles

Teresa Thompson

8 1/2 cups water
2 1/4 cups vinegar
1/2 cup Kosher salt

Stir and Boil 1 minute.
*double for 12 jars

Place in the jar:
1 clove garlic
Sprig of dill
Cucumbers washed and packed tightly

Cover jar of cucumbers with brine and leave 1/2 inch at the top.  Put a new lid on the top. Boil for 15 minutes in a lightly boiling water bath.  Let cool to check for seal.