2 qt. green or yellow string beans
2 c. light brown sugar
1 c. vinegar
1 c. water
2 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Cook beans in a small amount of salt water until just tender. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, vinegar, water, mustard and salt; bring to a boil. Add beans and bring to a boil again. Put into hot sterilized jars. Seal. These are so good and will bring compliments galore. Yield: 4 pints.