4 lbs. (about 4 qts.) whole green beans
5 c. vinegar
5 c. water
1/2 tsp. dill seed per pt jar
1 clove garlic per pt. jar
1/4 tsp. hot red pepper per pt. jar
1/2 c. salt

Wash beans, drain and cut into lengths to fill pint jars. Pack into clean hot jars. Add pepper, mustard seed, dill seed, and garlic. Combine vinegar, water and salt. Heat to boiling. Pour over beans, filling to within 1/2" of top. Seal.