Homemade Dill Pickles

• 20 fresh dill sprigs
• 4-8 garlic cloves thinly sliced
• 12 medium pickling cukes (2 ½ pounds) quartered lengthwise into spears
• 2 cups cider vinegar.
• 1 ¼ cup water
• 1 TBSP Kosher or sea salt
• 1 TBSP sugar

1. Divide half of dill sprigs and garlic among 4 (1 pint) glass jars with tight fitting lids.
2. Divide cucumbers among the jars, packing spears to within ½ inch of the lid. Tuck the remaining dill sprigs between the spears.
3. Combine water, vinegar, salt and sugar in saucepan and heat to boiling.
4. Boil about 2 minutes or until sugar and salt are dissolved.
5. Divide liquid between the 4 jars to cover the cucumbers. Cover tightly. Let cool 30 minutes and Chill at least 24 hours and up to 30 days.

Serves 12 Points Plus 0