Green Beans

My green beans won a Blue Ribbon at the 2012 Tillamook County Fair!  I don't normally do lengths like these when I do my beans.  I did this jar specifically for the fair.  I generally just snap them into smaller pieces.

Green Beans

Before you start, place lids in saucepan.  Cover with water and turn on low.  You want the lids hot but not boiling.  You also need a large pot of water to bring to a boil.

Pick over your beans and rinse well to remove any dirt/debris.  I break the stem end off of mine and then break into smaller pieces.  Pack into prepared jars leaving 1 inch headspace.  Add 1 tsp salt if desired for quarts and 1/2 tsp /pints.  Add boiling water to 1/2 inch headspace.  Process in pressure canner.  Contact your local extension office for times at your altitude.  I am at sea level so I processed mine at 25 minutes/10 lb pressure/quarts OR 20 minutes/10 lb pressure/pints.

Dilly Beans

These one a Blue Ribbon at the 2012 Tillamook County Fair!  The first time I had these Dilly Beans - I was hooked.  My mother-in-law shared this recipe and it's definitely a winner!  These come out at just about every Zaugg family gathering.

Dilly Beans

For each quart you will need the following:
Pack in green beans
Add:
1 TBSP salt
1 large garlic clove
3/4 cup vinegar
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Add enough hot water to fill jars to within 1/2 inch headspace.

Wipe rims, add heated lids and put on bands.  Process in water bath for 10 minutes.

If you wanted to do pints - just break the amounts above in half.  Still process for 10 minutes.