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Dilly Beans

Dill pickled green beans, with option for a spicy kick.
Servings: 4 pint jars

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lb green or yellow beans, trimmed to fit jar size
  • 4 heads dill
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • cayenne pepper (optional)

Brine:

  • 2 1/2 cup pickling vinegar
  • 2 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup pickling salt

Instructions

  • Be sure to use already sterilized jars, lids, and rings.
  • Clean and trim beans to fit in your jars (leaving 1/2" headspace).
  • In each jar, place a garlic clove, a head of dill. For spicy pickles, add a generous pinch of cayenne.
  • Combine brine ingredients (salt, vinegar, and water) in saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, pack the beans lengthwise into your jars.
  • Pour boiling liquid over beans leaving 1/4” headspace. Remove air bubbles. Tightly attach seals and lids. 
  • Process jars in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. (Allow to sit for 6 weeks for best flavour!)