By Tessie2



1 quart apple cider vinegar
3 quarts water
1/8 teaspoon alum
1 cup pickling salt (I usually use just under a cup so it is a little less salty)
garlic cloves, peeled
fresh dill sprigs


Place sprig of dill in each jar (and a hot pepper or two if you like them to have a little bite).
Pour boiling brine over garlic cloves. Seal and place in a hot water bath 10 - 15 minutes.
Cool on towels or newspaper.