Created by Bergy on September 13, 2011
Step 1: Sterilize 8 pint jars
Step 2: Peel the cucumbers, cut in half long ways and scoop out the seeds
Step 3: Cut the cucumbers into 1/2" spears that are apprx. 3/4" shorter than your pint jar, thus allowing some head room in the jars.
Step 4: Place the evenly divided peppers, mustard seeds, bay leaves, dill seeds and peppercorns in the bottom of each sterilized pint.
Step 5: Pack the spears tightly into the jars on top of the spices
Step 6: Make the syrup by putting the sugar, vinegar and water in a large pot, stiring until the sugar has dissolved, bring to a boil. When you fill the jars the syrup must be at a full boil
Step 7: Fill the jars with the boiling syrup/vinegar. Make sure the jars edges are clean with no syrup on them. Place a slightly heated lid on, screw on the ring
Step 8: Check that the lids have popped when they cool
Step 9: Leave for at least two weeks and then enjoy