Pickled Green Beans Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients - 2 pounds green beans, fresh, trimmed - 4 bulbs (to 8 bulbs) garlic, adjust to taste - 4 sprigs dill, adjust to taste - 1/4 cup salt - 2 1/2 cups vinegar (cider or white) - 2 1/2 cups water - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)    Serve as an appetizer or snack - it's a crunchy, healthy and delicious way to enjoy green beans.   Directions Place 1 to 2 heads (whole bulbs) of garlic and 1 to 2 sprigs of dill in hot pint jars. Pack beans lengthwise in hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Add cayenne pepper if desired. Combine water, vinegar and salt. Bring to a full boil. Pour boiling mixture into jars filled with beans, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Wipe top edge of jar and place warmed lid on the jar.  Add the band and tighten.  Process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. Remove and set on racks to cool. Do not set directly on a counter top after removing from hot water bath. Allow at least 2 weeks for flavors to develop before eating.	1