Bean Pickles
Pick green beans of the best variety, when young and tender, string; and place in a kettle to boil, with salt to taste, until they ; and place in a kettle to boil, with salt to taste, until they can be pierced with a fork, drain well through a colander, put in a stone jar, sprinkle with cayenne pepper, and cover with strong cider vinegar ; sugar may be added if desired.