Martini Green Beans

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 3 cups vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 16 cups green beans, washed, trimmed and sliced and boiled for 5 minutes
• 2 onions, 4-6 cups sliced
• 4-8 garlic cloves
• 4 chili peppers
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon peppercorn
• 8 juniper berries
• 1 tablespoon dill seed
• 1 tablespoon dill weed
• 8 lemon peel strips
• 1 cup gin

Directions

1. 1

   Sterilize 4 quart canning jars and lids in boiling water.

2. 2

   In a large pot combine the water, salt with the vinegar, sugar, bring to boil the lower to a simmer. Add Onions and beans, cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Mean while to each jar add 2 garlic cloves,1 chili pepper, 1 bay leaves, 1/4 of the mustard seeds, 1/4 of the peppercorns, 12 juniper berries, 1/4 of dill weed, dill seed and 2 strips of zest. Pour 1/4 cup gin into each jar.

4. 4

   Pack the beans and onions into the jars. Topping with the liquid to 1/4 inch head space.

5. 5

   Using a chop stick remove any air bubbles from the beans. Wipe tops and place immediately sterilized lids and rings. Process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath.

6. 6

   Label and place in a dark place for 2-3 weeks.

7. 7

   Serve chilled.

8. 8

   Seal, and boil in a hot water bath for 10 minutes Store in a dark, cool place.