The following quantities require about a 4 litre / 1 gallon container

4 pounds of 4-inch pickling cucumbers

2 tablespoons dill seed OR 4 to 5 heads fresh or dry dill weed

½ cup pure granulated salt ("pickling" or "canning" salt)

¼ cup vinegar (5 percent acidity)

8 cups water

2 cloves garlic (optional)

2 dried red peppers (optional)

2 teaspoons whole mixed pickling spices (optional)