Bring to a boil stirring to dissolve the dry ingredients. Reduce heat and keep mixture hot. Pack cucumbers snugly into hot sterilized canning jars. Seal jars and process in a boiling water bath according to jar lid manufacturer's instructions. Store in a cool area.
Pickles are ready to use in about two weeks.
You may notice sediment at the bottom of a jar after it sits for a while. This is normal. For more great recipes from Seasoned with Words, the Oregon Writers Colony anthology of writers' writing about food, including pioneer and contemporary recipes, stories and anecdotes, visit The Trading Post . Any dried beans will do - we like red beans or kidney beans the best. Plan on one pound of dried beans to feed 3-4 people.