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Curried Green Beans For Canning

Some time ago someone was looking for a recipe to help cope with a green bean glut, and i could not find this old standby recipe. Here it is at last. It's very simple with no fancy added tastes. In south africa this is popular as a salad, especially with grilled meats. In fact, most of us would not dream of heating it up! It does not have to be canned, though: make a smaller quantity, leave in the fridge for a day or more to develop its flavor, and serve as suggested! follow the rules for safe bottling: i repeat it at the end of the instructions. The method has been used for maybe a couple of centuries in south africa, and is completely safe. A great way to feel virtuous and thrifty!!!

Steps

Cook the beans , onions and salt in just enough water to permit them to simmer without burning.
When the water has boiled away and the beans are tender , add 2 cups of the vinegar plus the 2 cups sugar.
Simmer for a few minutes , stirring a few times.
Mix the curry powder into the cornstarch , and mix into the leftover cup of vinegar.
Pour this curry mixture over the beans , and simmer just until mixture thickens and is cooked through.
If the beans are ready and there is still water in the pot , simply drain it off by holding a sieve before the pot.
Ladle the beans while still boiling hot into the sterlised jars , and using a dry cloth seal immediately.
When cool , clean the bottles , label , and store in a cool dark cupboard or pantry', and i do not have the least idea how many bottles you'll get or how long the process takes -- sorry ! the numbers below is a wild guess"]".

Ingredients

green beans, onions, salt, wine vinegar, sugar, curry, cornstarch