Betty's pickled dilled beans

 
                        Betty's Pickled Dilled Beans
 
 Recipe By     : Key Gourmet CD Rom
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Canning                          Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    4      pounds        fresh green beans -- up to 5
    8      heads         fresh dill -- up to 16
    8      cloves        garlic
    4      cups          white vinegar -- (5% acidity)
    4      cups          water
      1/3  cup           plus 2 tbsp. pickling salt
 
  Wash and trim ends from beans.  Cut into 4 inch lengths.  In a 3 to 4 quart po
 t, combine vinegar, water, and pickling salt.  Bring to a boil over high heat. 
  In a hot pint jar, place 1 to 2 beads of dill and 1 clove garlic.  Pack beans 
 tight in jars, leaving a 1/2 inch head space.  Pour hot vinegar mixture into ja
 rs.  Remove air bubbles, wipe jar tops clean, place lids on jars, and screw ban
 ds on tight.  Process in boiling water for 10 minutes.  Yields:  8 pints.
 
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