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Each year I make a pilgrimage to Duris Farms for pickle supplies. They have it all!

Here’s my favorite recipe:

• 1.5 pounds pickling cukes with blossom end trimmed off
• 8 cloves garlic
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1.5 Tablespoons kosher salt
• Large dill stem with flowers
• 1/4 cup Duris pickling spice mix
• Grape leaves (for crisp pickles)

Divide up garlic, dill, a couple of grape leaves and spices in clean mason jars, pack in cucumbers. Mix salt, water and vinegar over medium heat. Pour liquid over cukes in jars leaving a 1/2 inch of headroom.

If you’re going to eat soon put in fridge. If you want to save for later do a water bath canning.