Large, fresh green beans
1 t. cayenne pepper
4 cloves garlic
4 heads dill
2 1/2 c. water
2 1/2 c. white vinegar
1/4 c. salt
Pack beans into hot sterilized pint jars (the long way), leaving 1/4" clearance. In each jar, add 1/4 t. cayenne, garlic clove, 1 head dill.
Combine water, salt, & vinegar in a pot. Heat to boiling, pour over beans.
Water bath for 10 minutes (from when water returns to boiling).
Recipe makes 4 pints.
from: Great Aunt Rowena Merrill