Small pickling cucumbers (preferably 4 inches or less, not too wide)
2 quarts water
1/2 cup vinegar
1/3 cup salt
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 clove garlic
Fresh dill herb

Boil water, vinegar, salt, and sugar into a brine. Wash cucumbers, cut off ends (do not peel). Layer dill and cucumbers in heavy glass or ceramic pot. Place 1 clove of garlic (cut up) with dill. Pour boiled brine over cucumbers. Place lid to hold cucumbers down and cover for about 24 hours.