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Pickled Green Beans (Dilly Beans)
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Pickled Green Beans (Dilly Beans)

Pickled Green Beans, also known as Dilly Beans, are fresh green beans preserved in a seasoned vinegar brine with dill, garlic, and cayenne pepper. The pickling process yields crisp, tangy beans with herbal and spicy undertones ideal for snacking or as a condiment.

Prep Time
7 d 15 mins
Total Time
7 d 15 mins
Servings: 32 makes 8 pints
Calories: 26 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Green bean fresh
  • 8 to 16 dill heads, fresh seed blooms
  • 16 garlic peeled and smashed, cloves
  • 8 cayenne pepper smashed, whole, or for extra spice try Thai chilis
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups white vinegar distilled
  • ½ cup canning salt or pickling salt

Instructions

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  1. Sterilize your jars and lids. Clean and trim beans to fit in tall Mason Jars (about ½ pound of beans fills one pint).
  2. For each jar, put 1-2 dill blooms and 2 cloves of garlic into each jar. Pack the jars firmly with whole green beans and cayenne pepper, leaving a ½-inch space from the top of the jar.
  3. Bring the water and white vinegar to a boil. Add the salt and stir to dissolve. (I add the salt after the water comes to a boil so my pans don’t become pitted.) If you run out of vinegar mixture, just mix up another half batch.
  4. Ladle the vinegar mixture into the jars leaving ½ inch space from the top. Wipe the edges of the mouth clean and place a sterilized lid and then a ring on the jar.
  5. Process the jars in a canner for 5 minutes if under 1,000 FT or 10 minutes from 1,000 -6,000 FT. Remove and allow to cool, making sure the jars are sealed by pressing on the lid. If it pops up the lid isn’t sealed and should be thrown away.
  6. Pickled green beans will be ready to eat within a week and are good for about a year.

Notes

  • Trim green beans to fit jars, packing firmly but without crushing.
  • Adjust cayenne or Thai chilis for desired heat level.
  • Process jars for 5-10 minutes depending on altitude to ensure sealing.
  • Let pickled beans rest to develop flavors before eating.

Nutrition Information

Calories 26kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.03g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Sodium 1774mg (74%) Potassium 129mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 413IU (8%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32 makes 8 pints

Amount Per Serving

Calories 26

% Daily Value*

Calories 26kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 1774mg 74%
Potassium 129mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 413IU 8%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.