Pickled Green Beans aka Dilly Beans
Pickled Green Beans are a crisp and tangy addition to any table, perfect for canning season or holiday gifting. Their bold flavor and satisfying crunch make them a staple for relish trays, sandwich plates, and snacking straight from the jar.
Servings 8 per jar
Calories 16kcal
Equipment
- Pint size canning jars
- Jar lifter and funnel
- Lid sterilizer , or small saucepan for lids
- Clean towel , for wiping jar rims
Ingredients
For the pickling solution (brine)
- 2½ cup water
- 2½ cup cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons pickling salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Per Jar add:
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon mustard seed
- 1 bunch fresh dill head , or 2 teaspoon whole dill seed
Beans (enough for 5 pints)
- 10-12 cups fresh green beans , cleaned and trimmed
Instructions
- Boil water in a large roasting pan; add canning jars and lids to sterilize.
- Combine water, cider vinegar, salt, and sugar in a stock pot; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Remove a hot jar with tongs; place on a towel-lined counter
- Add mustard seed, red-pepper flakes, garlic, and dill to the jar; pack with green beans until full.
- Pour the boiling vinegar solution over the beans, leaving proper headspace; wipe rims and seal with lids and screw bands.
- For pantry storage, process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool undisturbed on a towel-lined counter.For a quicker refrigerator version: skip the water bath - let jars. cool, then refrigerate right away.
Nutrition
Serving: 8servings per jar | Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 440mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
