Dilly Beans

Directions

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.