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

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A simple and tangy pickled green bean recipe perfect for canning or quick refrigerator pickling. These beans offer a crisp, refreshing bite and are great as a snack or side dish.

Total 45 min

Serves 6 (8-ounce) jars

Steps 8

Ingredients 10

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Brine
4 cups 950 mL White Vinegar
cup 60 mL Pickling Salt
2 tbsp 30 mL Sugar
1 tbsp 15 mL Mustard Seeds
1 tsp 5 mL Black Peppercorns
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

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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 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 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.