2 lbs. green beans or Brussels sprouts

Put in each sterilized pint jar:

1 clove garlic
1 sprig fresh dill
2 1/2 c. water
2 1/2 c. vinegar
1/4 c. salt

Bring water, vinegar, and salt to boil. Pack each sterilized pint jar with garlic, dill, red pepper flakes, and green beans (standing upright in jar) or as many trimmed Brussels sprouts as can fit in jars. Pour in hot vinegar solution. Place clean canning lids and rings on. Process in boiling water 10 minutes. Lids will pop down. Cook store or refrigerate.