Sweet Dill Pickle Chunks

Sprinkle ¾ cup salt over four quarts of dill sized cucumber chunks. Cover with boiling water and stir to dissolve salt. Let stand overnight. Next morning, drain and rinse in cold water. Drain well. Cover with the following solution and simmer until cucumbers are clear.

1 pint vinegar
3 pints water
1 tablespoon alum
1 tablespoon turmeric

When cucumbers are clear, drain well and pack in quart jars. Add one head of dry dill or one tablespoon dill seed. Cover with following:

1 pint vinegar
1 pint water
4 cups sugar

Seal and store about four weeks before using. If you like a stronger flavor, use two heads of dill or one tablespoon dill seed per pint.