Pickles are another one of those things (like candy bars or ravioli) that you simply might not have considered making yourself. But they are one of the easiest things to make, as shown here:

In the video, they point out that even without reusing the jars the cost is only $2.35 per jar for these pickles. If you reuse the jars the cost can easily fall below $1.

This video takes you through the process of making dill pickles in more detail so you can see the steps:

The basic dill pickle recipe:
- Cucumbers
- Fresh dill
- Garlic
- Brine (3 cups water, 2 cups white vinegar, 1/4 cup pickling salt)

Boil the brine. Pack a jar with cucumbers, dill and garlic, then pour in brine, leaving a half-inch air space at the top.

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