Dilly Beans
Crispy, crunchy, pickled green beans make a wonderful garnish in a Bloody Mary, condiment in a salad, sandwich, and veggie tray, or a delicious snack right out of the jar!
Servings: 4 pints
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. green beans
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 4 dill heads
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 T. coarse salt
- 4 T. granulated sugar
- 4 c. white vinegar
- 4 c. water
Instructions
- Wash, cut and pack beans lengthwise into sterilized pint jars, leaving ½ inch headspace.
- To each pint add, 1 clove of garlic, 1 dill head and a ¼ teaspoon red pepper.
- Combine salt, sugar, vinegar and water, bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute, pour hot mixture over beans, filling up to ½ inch from top.
- Wipe jar rims, cover with lids and screw on bands. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Wait 6 to 8 weeks before opening.