German Salt Pickles

Select cucumbers of medium size with the stems on. Wash well. Prepare a brine that is strong enough to float an egg. Place a layer of grape leaves, then a layer of cucumbers, then a layer of dill. Repeat until all are used. Let them stand two weeks before using. Wash and place pickles in vinegar if desired.

German Sweet Pickles

Peel and remove seeds from ripe cucumbers, and place in brine strong enough to float an egg. After soaking in brine for 12 hours, wash thoroughly, wipe dry, and cut into strips. Cover with a brine made of vinegar and water in equal parts, and boil up once. Drain cucumbers and place in a jar in alternate layers with dill. Add a few mustard seeds, and a bag of cloves and cinnamon to second brine, also a small amount of sugar. Boil again, and pour over cucumbers while hot.