Ingredients
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2 quarts water
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1 tablespoon salt
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1/2 lb green beans, trimmed
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1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar (5% acidity)
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup cider vinegar
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1/2 cup vodka
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2 tablespoons mustard seeds
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1 tablespoon black peppercorns
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1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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4 garlic cloves
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2 bay leaves
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2 teaspoons fennel seeds
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4 fresh dill sprigs
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1/2 lb wax bean, trimmed
Instructions
- Bring 2 quarts water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Add beans; cook 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and place in a large bowl filled with ice water.
- Combine red wine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until sugar disolves.
- Pour over beans; cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 24 hours OR place beans in pint jars; remove bay leaves; pour marinade into pint jars and seal. Process for 15 minute in a boiling water bath.