Pickled Green Beans
This is a delicious way to preserve fresh green beans! Serve in salads, as a snack or substitute for a pickle in your sandwich or burger.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Green Beans
- 1¼ cup White Vinegar Distilled
- 1 cup Warm Water
- 2 Tablespoons Salt
- 3 cloves Garlic
- Fresh Dill
- Crushed Red Pepper Optional
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Saucepan
- Large Pot
- Mason Jars
Instructions
- Sterilize jars with rings and lids using boiling water.
- Trim grim beans.
- In your saucepan, stir together the vinegar, water and salt. Add garlic and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Meanwhile, pack green beans, a sprig of dill, and pinch of red pepper flakes into jars.
- Ladle or pour the boiling brine into the jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the tops.
- Seal jars with lids and rings. Place in a hot water bath so they are covered by 1 inch of water. Simmer but do not boil for 10 minutes to process. Cool to room temperature.
- Test jars for a good seal by pressing on the center of the lid. It should not move. Refrigerate any jars that do not seal properly. Let pickles ferment for 2 to 3 weeks before eating.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pickled Green Beans
Amount per Serving
Calories
18
Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.004
g
Sodium
1166
mg
51
%
Potassium
84
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
261
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
18
mg
2
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Crushed Red Pepper, Fresh Dill, Garlic, Green Beans, Salt, Water, White Vinegar