2 1/2 - 3 c. beans, cleaned
1/2 c. water
1 c. white vinegar
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. mixed pickling spice tied in bag

Soak beans in salt brine overnight (water to cover beans with 1/2 teaspoon salt). Drain and cook until barely tender; drain. Boil rest of ingredients for 5 minutes, add beans and simmer for 10 minutes (no longer). Pack hot into jars, seal. Makes 2 pints.