Dilly Beans

1. 1

   Wash 4 pt. jars and keep them hot until needed.

2. 2

   Prepare lids per manufacturers directions.

3. 3

   Wash beans; trim stem ends so beans are 1/2 inch shorter than jars.

4. 4

   Combine water, vinegar and pickling salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Keep hot.

6. 6

   In each hot jar, place 1 dill sprig, 1 garlic clove and 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes.

7. 7

   Pack beans lengthwise in 1 jar at a time.

8. 8

   Add hot vinegar mixture to cover, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.

9. 9

   Release trapped air by slipping a plastic knife between the beans and the side of the jar.

10. 10

    Wipe jar rim with a clean, damp cloth.

11. 11

    Attach lid.

12. 12

    Fill and close remaining jars.

13. 13

    Process in a boiling water bath 5 minutes.

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