Cheaters' dilly beans

Directions

1. 1
   Clean beans by washing and snapping off stem ends.
2. 2
   Blanche the beans: bring a pot of water to a boil.
3. 3
   When boiling, add beans.
4. 4
   Cook 1 minute.
5. 5
   Don't cook any longer... they won't be crunchy anymore.
6. 6
   Immediately drain beans and plunge into an ice bath (a bowl of ice water) for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   When cooled, place the beans in the jar with the left over pickle juice.
8. 8
   Chill in fridge for 3 days.