Spicy Pickled Beans

• 4 lbs fresh green beans
• 3 cups pickling vinegar
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup pickling salt
• 12 sprigs fresh dill
• 10 garlic cloves
• 10 jalapeno peppers

1. Brine Solution - Bring water, vinegar and salt to a boil.
2. Adjust the amount of remaining ingredients according to amount of beans you have on hand.
3. Place 1 to 2 cloves of garlic, 1 jalapeno pepper cut in half(leave a few seeds in) and 2 to 3 sprigs of dill in to large pint jars.
4. Pack jars tightly with fresh green beans, leaving 1/2 inch of space at top.
5. Pour brine solution in to jars leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top. Remove air bubbles by stirring with a butter knife.
6. Wipe rim clean with a cloth and seal. Tighten rings finger tight.
7. Ive never processed my jars and have never had any problems with them sealing. Feel free to process if you like.
8. Store beans in a cool place for a minimum of two weeks before eating.

green beans, pickling vinegar, water, pickling salt, dill, garlic, peppers

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-pickled-beans-239259 (may not work)