Dill Pickles

Cucumbers
3 qt water
1 qt vinegar
1 c salt
Garlic pieces (about the size of peas)
1 large heads of dill (for each qt jar)
strips of hot red peppers (if desired)

Wash cucumbers well and pack in jars. Arrange dill at the top, bottom and sides of jars and add peppers and garlic. Bring vinegar, water and salt to boiling and pour over the cucumbers. Seal.