Boil vinegar,salt,water,turmeric,mustard seeds and dill seeds together 5 minutes

Place in a jar-some fresh dill, 3 cloves garlic, pinch alum,(optional)hot pepper flakes

Add whole or sliced or wedged cucumbers to jar

Pour the boiled mixture over the jars filled with the cucumbers

Place lids and bands on jars

Place into a canner filled with water

Boil for 7 minutes after it comes to a full boil