Homemade Garlic Pickles

Wash cucumbers well. Place in a glass or stainless-steel bowl. Combine 1/2 gallon water with 1 cup salt, and stir until salt is dissolved. Pour over cucumbers, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand overnight.

Drain and rinse cucumbers, discarding brine. Pack into a clean gallon jar along with pickling spices, garlic, and dill.

Combine remaining water and salt with vinegar and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and pour over cucumbers. Let cool. Cover jar; refrigerate until ready to serve.