Spicy Dilly Beans

Description
These are great beans to use in Bloody Mary's, or on an appetizer tray, or in your brown bag. I recommend starting with the 1/4 tsp. cayenne unless you know you really like the extra heat. Prep time does not include preparing the jars for canning.

Ingredients

 * 2 	lbs green beans, washed and trimmed at ends (Do not snap beans)
 * 1/4-1/2 	teaspoon cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce (according to your heat preference)
 * 2 	cloves garlic, whole and peeled
 * 1/2 	teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
 * 1 	head dill (or 1/2 tsp. dill weed)
 * 5 	cups distilled vinegar
 * 1/2 	cup pickling salt
 * 5 	cups water

Directions

 * 1) Prepare jars for canning.
 * 2) Bring vinegar, salt and water to a boil.
 * 3) In the bottom each hot sterilized jar, put the garlic cloves, mustard seed, and dill.
 * 4) Pack jars with fresh green beans, packed lengthwise.
 * 5) Do not snap beans.
 * 6) Process for 20 minutes at 1000' altitude, or adjust time according to your altitude.