4 quarts green or yellow wax beans
6 c. cider vinegar
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. allspice
1 stick cinnamon
1 tbsp. whole cloves

Cook beans in boiling, salted water until tender, using 1 teaspoon coarse-medium salt to each quart of water. Drain. Pack hot in sterilized jars. Combine remaining ingredients; heat to a boil. Pour over beans. Seal in hot, sterilized jars.

Makes 8 pints.