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In a medium saucepan combine 1 teaspoons.
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of the salt with the vinegar, sugar, garlic, bay leaves, onions, peppercorns and dill seed.
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Place the pan over moderate heat and bring liquid to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover the pan and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, half fill another medium pan with water and bring to boil over moderate heat.
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Add remaining salt and beans and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
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Remove the pan from heat and drain beans.
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Place them upright in dry, clean jars.
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Set aside.
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Remove vinegar mixture from heat.
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Strain the mixture over the beans up to the top of jars.
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Seal, and boil in a hot water bath for 10 minutes Store in a dark, cool place.