Classic Sour Dill Pickles — Jewish Food Society

Ingredients

• 5 pounds whole unpeeled Kirby cucumbers (the smaller the better)
• ½ gallon filtered water
• ½ cup kosher salt
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 bay leaves (dried or fresh)
• 1 dried whole chile pepper
• 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• ½ teaspoon whole cloves
• ¼ bunch fresh dill, washed (leave the stems on)
• 1½ heads garlic, cloves separated and crushed