Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 heads fresh dill or 2 tbsp dill seeds
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans to fit your jar.
- Pack the beans vertically into sterilized jars.
- Add garlic, dill, and red pepper flakes to each jar.
- Heat vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a saucepan until boiling.
- Pour the hot brine over the beans, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles and wipe jar rims.
- Seal jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Let cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm green beans for best results.
- Allow 1-2 weeks for flavors to develop.
- Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
- Refrigerate after opening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Pickles
- Method: Water Bath Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg