6 cloves garlic (diced)\\
8 tsp canning salt\\
4 cups white vinegar\\
1 1/2 cups sugar\\
2 tsp red pepper flakes\\
1/2 tsp alum (optional)\\
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cucumbers w/skins\\
sliced/diced sweet onion (to taste)\\
sliced/diced jalapeno (to taste (I do 2-3 fresh per gallon of pickles)\\
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Be certain liquid mixture covers veggie mixture.\\
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Stir and refrigerate.  Keeps for many months.