String Beans, Preserved in Salt

Ingredients

• small fresh plucked beans
• coarse sea salt
• water

Directions

1. Cut off the ends and string the beans.

2. Parboil the beans in plenty of water for 2 minutes.

3. Immerse the beans in cold water and drain them in a sieve.

4. Dry the beans on a towel.

5. In a keg or barrel, layer salt and beans until full.

6. Press down the cover and fill with more beans the next day if needed.

7. If there's excess water, drain half and add more salt.

8. Cover with a cloth and seal tightly.

9. Store in a cool place.