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Dilly Beans

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"Spicy pickled green beans made the old fashioned way. This was my Grandmother's recipe, I hope you enjoy!"
Dilly Beans Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 13 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  35 Min
Original recipe yield 8 pints

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup pickling salt
  • 6 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 8 heads fresh dill weed
  • 1/2 cup pickling spice
  • 1/2 cup mustard seed
  • 8 dried red chile peppers
  • 16 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon alum
  • 5 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed

DIRECTIONS

  1. Sterilize 8 (1 pint) jars in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Combine the water, pickling salt and vinegar in a large pot, and bring to a boil. When it begins to boil, reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while you pack the jars.
  3. In each jar place the following: 1 head of dill, 1 tablespoon of pickling spice, 1 tablespoon of mustard seed, 1 dried chile pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon of alum. Pack beans into the spiced jars in a standing position.
  4. Ladle the hot brine into jars, leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top. Screw the lids onto the jars, and process in a hot water bath for 6 minutes to seal. Store for at least 2 weeks before eating.

FOOTNOTE

  • Contact your local university or county extension for proper processing times and safety precautions for canning in your area.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 5, 2004 by HISLOVE 
VERY salty!!! Every other dilly bean recipe I have seen uses 2 1/2 c water 2 1/2 c vinegar to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 20, 2005 by Melanie Anderson 
You have to really like pickled green beans to enjoy this recipe! I also grew up in Utah, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 8, 2006 by Dana H. 
The first time I tried dilly beans was over 10 years ago, and haven't had them since. I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 7, 2006 by TRUESUNN 
Identical to my father's recipe- If you like pickled vegetables, this one is sure to please! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 5, 2004 by MICANMORGAN 
I grew up in Utah and Dilly beans were all the rage. I must say it was never one of my favs. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 9, 2007 by lovebugs_mom 
I did not use the musturd seed this recipe calls for since the pickling spice I used had lots... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 30, 2007 by abbey 
This was only my second attempt at canning, but they came out great. They were pretty sour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 2, 2008 by Erica266 
Our family has always been given homemade dilly beans for Christmas. I wanted to make some and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 26, 2009 by TRIPLEJ28 
These are wonderful! Been making them for years and the salt to water to vinegar ratio is spot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2008 by nancy 
These seemed like they would be very sour, but I just rinsed them in cool water before serving... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Dilly Beans

Servings Per Recipe: 32

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 42

  • Total Fat: 0.9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 3481mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.9g
  • Protein: 2.1g

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