Crisp Pickled Green Beans

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"This recipe is from my Grandmother's cookbook she made to pass to all her grandchildren. They come out very, very crisp with a wonderful dill flavor. The red pepper flakes give them a nice punch. They are much better than the recipes that call for cooking the beans first."
Crisp Pickled Green Beans Recipe
PREP TIME  1 Hr
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min
Original recipe yield 6 - half pint jars

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/2 pounds fresh green beans
  • 2 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1 bunch fresh dill weed
  • 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Sterilize 6 (1/2 pint) jars with rings and lids and keep hot. Trim green beans to 1/4 inch shorter than your jars.
  2. In a large saucepan, stir together the vinegar, water and salt. Add garlic and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. In each jar, place 1 sprig of dill and 1/8 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Pack green beans into the jars so they are standing on their ends.
  3. Ladle the boiling brine into the jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the tops. Discard garlic. 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.

FOOTNOTE

  • For safety when canning and preserving foods, contact your local extension for guidelines in your area that will be specific to your altitude. Click here to read more about canning and preserving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2008 by NEERLAND 
This recipe is the same as my aunt's that we have been making for years - it's one of our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2007 by Sarah, VT 
This is a really great thing to do with green beans when your garden is full of them.. I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2008 by Dylan's Mom 
My sister-in-law gave me the recipe for these. But she adds a approx. 1/4 c apple cider... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by SweetieLou 
I made up some of these and couldn't wait the 2-3 weeks before I tested them. They're really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2007 by chefsazy 
These were wonderful! My daughters, ages 7 and 11, loved them asked kept asking for more and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2008 by Ginger Tannery 
This recipe is AWESOME!!! I use them as pickles on sandwiches. I added 1/3 a jalapeno to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2008 by beecol 
fabulous, easy, delicious. I also added carrots and use strips of fresh chili peppers instead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by MARIAN THOMPSON 
Raves from everyone I served them to! Great recipe! Chef Marian Thompson MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by SF_Posse 
This is a great recipe. I added more pepper flakes for the extra kick and boy did I get that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2009 by TRIPLEJ28 
This are wonderful! I make these every year to give out for Christmas. They are not hard to... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Crisp Pickled Green Beans

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 8

  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 583mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 0.5g

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