Preserving Green Beans Italian Style

Ingredients (14)

• 1 pound green beans
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups white wine vinegar
• 1-2 teaspoons salt
• 1-2 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 2-3 pinches hot pepper flakes
• 1/2-1 teaspoon oregano
• 4-5 sprigs parsley finely chopped (or more if desired)
• salt to taste*
• EXTRA:
• 2-3 cups oil (corn, sunflower or olive oil) (more if necessary)
• 2 half quart mason jars**
• *Taste the beans first they may not need any extra salt.:
• **I used 2 jars, but if you prefer you can use 3 smaller jars or even 1 large one, just make sure the beans are completely covered in oil.: