Dill Pickles - Short Method

30-40 med. Cucumbers
¾ c. Sugar
½ c. Salt
3 Tbsp. mixed Pickling Spice
1 head of Green or Dried Dill
1 quart Vinegar
1 quart Water

Combine sugar, salt, vinegar, and water.  Tie spices in a cheese cloth and add to vinegar mixture.  Bring to boil then simmer 15 minutes.  Pack cucumbers into jars.  Place a head of dill in each jar.  Pour hot vinegar mixture over cucumbers, leaving a ½ inch head space.  Wipe off jar rim.  Boil flats then place flats and rings on jar.  Steam or hot water bath - Process – pints 15 minutes.