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16 cups water1 tablespoon sea salt1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 clove garlic, crushed1 large red onion, sliced in rings1 pinch dried thyme2 tablespoons red wine vinegarsea salt to tasteground black pepper to tastefreshly ground nutmeg to taste1 tablespoon finely minced fresh parsley

3 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks1 teaspoon whole cloves1 teaspoon whole allspice berries1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar2 quarts fresh blueberries, washed and picked over1 cup white sugar1 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon whole peppercorns1 tablespoon whole allspice1 tablespoon salt1 (4 pound) beef rump roast4 bacon strips, diced1 cup vinegar1 cup water12 whole peppercorns12 whole allspice berries1 large onion, sliced2 bay leaves1 (12 ounce) jar plum preserves2 gingersnap cookies, crushed1 cup beef broth or port wine1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup barbecue sauce1/4 cup steak sauce4 tablespoons red wine vinegar salad dressing4 tablespoons soy sauce5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 clove garlic, mincedsalt and pepper to taste