4 lbs. whole green beans
1/4 tsp. per pt. jar of hot red pepper, crushed
1/2 tsp. per pt. jar of whole mustard seed
1/2 tsp. per pt. jar of dill seed
1 clove per pt jar of garlic
5 c. vinegar
5 c. water
1/2 c. salt

Wash beans thoroughly; drain and cut into lengths to fill pint jars. Pack beans into clean, hot jars; add pepper, mustard seed, dill seed and garlic. Combine vinegar, water and salt; heat to boiling. Pour boiling liquid over beans, filling to 1/2 inch of top of jar. Adjust jar lids. Process in boiling water for 5 minutes. (Start to count processing time as soon as water in canner returns to boiling.) Remove jars and complete seals if necessary. Set jars upright several inches apart on a wire rack to cool. Store jars for 4 weeks to blend flavors. Makes a great Christmas gift!