Dilly Beans (Pickled Green Beans)

• 2 1/2 lbs green beans
• Brine
• 2 1/2 cups distilled vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1 garlic clove
• Flavoring
• 6 sprigs fresh dill
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1. Prepare 6- 1/2 pint jars & lids for canning. Fill processing pot half way with water, simmer over light heat.
2. Trim green beans to 1/4" shorter than jar.
3. In 2 quart saucepan combine brine ingredients heat to boiling over high heat.
4. In each jar place 1 dill sprig, 1/8 of crushed red pepper (an extra clove of garlic if desired). Pack green beans tightly into jars.
5. Remove garlic from brine, ladle brine with in 1/4" of the top of the jars. Place lids on jars (do not tighten all the way).
6. Process for canning by simmering in processing pot until bubbles do not rise from the lids. Carefully remove and allow jars to cool.
7. I am an amateur canner - please feel free to verify canning procedure!

green beans, brine, distilled vinegar, water, kosher salt, garlic, dill, crushed red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dilly-beans-pickled-green-beans-139534 (may not work)