Ingredients

• 2.5 cups distilled white vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 0.25 cups salt
• 1 clove garlic , peeled
• 2.5 pounds fresh green beans
• 6 large sprigs dill
• 0.75 teaspoons red pepper flakes , Optional

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Inspect six ½-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
3. 3 While the jars are being sterilized, stir together vinegar, water, and salt in a large saucepan. Add garlic and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
4. 4 Trim green beans to 1/4-inch shorter than the jars.
5. 5 Remove jars from simmering water. Place 1 sprig of dill and 1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes in each jar. Pack in green beans standing on end.
6. 6 Ladle boiling brine (leave out garlic) into the jars, filling within ¼-inch of the tops. Seal jars with lids and rings.
7. 7 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water.
8. 8 Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder.
9. 9 Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a simmer (do not boil), cover, and process for 10 minutes.
10. 10 Remove jars from the stockpot and cool to room temperature, 8 to 12 hours. Test jars for a good seal by pressing on the center of the lid — it should not move.
11. 11 Let green beans ferment for 2 to 3 weeks in a cool, dark space before eating.

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