To Keep French Beans All the Year

Ingredients

• young French beans
• coarse sea salt

Directions

1. On a dry day, select young, unblemished beans.

2. Clean and dry the beans.

3. In a large stone jar, layer salt and beans alternately until full.

4. Cover the beans with salt, tie a coarse cloth over them, place a board on top, and add a weight to keep out air.

5. Store the jar in a dry cellar.

6. When ready to use, wash the beans thoroughly and soak in soft water for 24 hours, changing the water frequently.

7. Boil the beans without adding salt.