String Beans, Preserved in Brine

Ingredients

• string beans
• coarse sea salt
• water

Directions

1. Prepare the string beans as in the previous recipe.

2. Layer the beans in a glass jar.

3. Cover the beans with strong cooked brine.

4. After 24 hours, drain the brine and boil it.

5. Add more salt to the brine and let it cool.

6. Pour the cooled brine over the beans.

7. Three days later, boil the brine again, adding salt, and let it cool.

8. Pour the cooled brine over the beans again.

9. Cover the jar tightly and store in a cool place.