Betty's Pickled Dilled Beans

* Exported from MasterCook *

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
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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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