Crisp Pickled Green Beans

These pickled green beans turn out tasty and crisp, with a wonderful garlicky dill flavor and a red pepper flake punch, ready to eat in 2 weeks.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 8 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 6 large sprigs dill
• 0.25 cup salt
• 0.75 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2.5 cups distilled white vinegar
• 2.5 pounds fresh green beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Inspect six 1/2-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.

Step 2

While the jars are bring sterilized, stir together vinegar, water, and salt in a large saucepan. Add garlic and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

Step 3

Trim green beans to 1/4-inch shorter than the jars.

Step 4

Remove jars from simmering water. Place 1 sprig of dill and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes in each jar. Pack in green beans standing on end.

Step 5

Ladle boiling brine (leave out garlic) into the jars, filling within 1/4-inch of the tops. Seal jars with lids and rings.

Step 6

Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a simmer (do not boil), cover, and process for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Remove jars from the stockpot and cool to room temperature, 8 to 12 hours. Test jars for a good seal by pressing on the center of the lid — it should not move.

Step 8

Let green beans ferment for 2 to 3 weeks in a cool, dark space before eating.