Name: Pickled Green Beans (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 (8-ounce) jars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups White Vinegar; 1/4 cup Pickling Salt; 2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 2 Bay Leaves; 3 pounds Fresh Green Beans-trimmed; 2 Garlic Cloves-peeled and smashed; 2 Dill Sprigs-fresh

Pickled Green Beans

Recipe tier

Brine
4 cups 950 mL White Vinegar
1/4 cup 60 mL Pickling Salt
2 tbsp 30 mL Sugar
1 tbsp 15 mL Mustard Seeds
1 tsp 5 mL Black Peppercorns
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Red Pepper Flakes
2 2 Bay Leaves
Green Beans
3 pounds 1.36 kg Fresh Green Beans-trimmed
Optional
2 2 Garlic Cloves-peeled and smashed
2 2 Dill Sprigs-fresh

Equipment

Large saucepan
Sterilized jars (8-ounce)
Jar lifter
Boiling water bath canner

Instructions

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Wash and trim the Green Beans, removing the ends.
Combine all Brine ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until salt and sugar are dissolved.
Pack the Green Beans tightly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
If using, add 1 smashed Garlic Clove and 1 Dill Sprig to each jar.
Pour the hot brine over the Green Beans, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
Remove air bubbles by gently tapping the jars. Wipe the jar rims clean.
Place lids and rings on the jars. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude).
Let cool completely before checking seals. Store in a cool, dark place.