Dilly beans

 
                                 DILLYBEANS
 
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 Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2       lb           Tender Green Beans *
    2       c            Water
    2       c            White Distilled Vinegar
    1 1/2   ts           Pickling Salt/To Taste
      1/3   c            Sugar
    2       ea           Bay Leaves
    2       ea           Small Onions **
    8       ea           Red Hot Peppers
    8       ea           Cloves Garlic, Peeled
    8       ea           Sprigs Fresh Dill
 
   *    Green Beans should be the "stringless" type.
   **   Onions should be peeled and thinly sliced.
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   ~----------------- Wash beans and snip off ends.
   Discard any that are wilted or discolored. In a
   saucepan combine water, vinegar, pickling salt, sugar,
   bay leaves, and onions.  Bring liquid to a boil and
   simmer for 10 minutes.  Drop beans into boiling water
   and cook for just 5 minutes.  They must still be
   crisp. Drain immediately and rinse in cold water.
   Pack beans upright in 8-ounce jars with a couple of
   slices of onion.  Add 1 hot pepper, 1 clove garlic,
   and a sprig of dill to each jar and pour hot vinegar
   mixture over the beans to overflowing.  Seal
   immediately. Makes 8 8-ounce jars.
   NOTE:
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   Thinly cut carrots or other firm vegetables may be
   used in place of or in addition to the beans.
  
 
 
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