Ingredients
1-3/4 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed1 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 garlic cloves, peeled4 teaspoons dill seed or 4 fresh dill heads2-1/2 cups water2-1/2 cups white vinegar1/4 cup canning salt
Preparation
Pack beans into 4 hot 1-pint jars to within 1/2 in. of the top. Add cayenne, garlic and dill seed to jars.
In a large saucepan, bring water, vinegar and salt to a boil.
Carefully ladle hot liquid over beans, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
