Pickled Dilled Beans

1. 1

   Wash and trim ends from beans.

2. 2

   Cut into 4 ingch lengths.

3. 3

   In a 3-4 qt saucepan, combine vinegar, water, pickling salt and pepper flakes.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil over high heat.

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   Meanwhile, in each hot pint jar (I ran mine through the dishwasher and used right after), place 1-2 heads dill and 1-2 cloves garlic.

6. 6

   Firmly pack beans upright in jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.

7. 7

   Pour hot vinegar mixture into jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.

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   Carefully run a nonmetallic utensil down inside of jars to remove trapped air bubbles.

9. 9

   Wipe jar tops and threads clean.

10. 10

    Place hot lids on jars and screw bands on firmly.

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    Process in boiling water canner or large pot for 10 minutes.

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    As jars cool you'll hear the lids pop as they seal.

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