Dilly Green Beans
2 pounds small green beans (ones that the beans have not yet developed in).
Cook 10 minutes and chill in ice water. Drain.
Put the following ingredients in a pint jar:
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper
1 garlic clove
alum the size of a pea
1 dill head or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
Boil 3 cups vinegar with 3 cups water and 6 teaspoons salt.
Pack beans in jars and cover with boiling mixture and seal.
This will fill 5 pint jars.