Pickled Leeks

(dig leeks the last week in May in Western New York State to get the large bulbs for pickling)

Prepare 8 one pint jars:

Put 1 clove of garlic in each jar
Pack cleaned leeks in jar tightly

Bring to boil in saucepan:

1/2 cup canning salt (scant)
1 cup sugar
1 quart white vinegar
1 quart water

Boil lids in water to soften seal. Pour hot brine into hot jars (jars with leeks in may be set in 300 degree oven while brine is heating)

Put hot lids and rings on jars. Seal by turning jars upside down til cool.