A Review of Making Pickles Without Canning Sam Monaco. Tracey Boyer. Articles Separated By Contributor. 6 to 8 medium or 8 to 10 small cucumbers. 1 3/4 cups white vinegar. 1 cup water. 1 cup chopped fresh dill weed or 3 to 4 tablespoons dried dill. 1/3 cup white sugar. 6 cloves garlic, chopped.