Dilly Beans

Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving, p. 308

ingredients

• 3 T. pickling or canning salt
• 3 c. white vinegar
• 3 c. water
• 2 1/4 lbs. green beans, topped and tailed
• 2 red peppers, cut into strips
• 9 whole black peppercorns
• 3-4 sprigs of dill
• 4 cloves of garlic

preparation

1. In a large enough saucepan to hold the beans and peppers, combine salt, vinegar and water and bring to a boil.
2. Add beans and peppers for 3 minutes.
3. Remove beans and peppers from vinegar mixture and place in a large jar. Add the peppercorns, dill and garlic in layers.
4. Once vinegar mixture has cooled, add to the beans mixture. Let cool completely and store in the refrigerator.