Description
Spicy dilly beans are a delightful pickled treat made from fresh green beans, packed with flavor and a bit of heat from garlic, dill, and red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
- Fresh green beans: 1 pound (trimmed)
- Garlic cloves: 4 (peeled and smashed)
- Dill weed: 2 tablespoons (fresh or 1 tablespoon dried)
- Red pepper flakes: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- White vinegar: 1 cup
- Water: 1 cup
- Salt: 1 tablespoon (non-iodized, like kosher or sea salt)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and tools.
- Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.
- In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, and salt, and heat until the salt dissolves.
- Pack the trimmed green beans vertically into sterilized jars, leaving half an inch of space at the top.
- Add one smashed garlic clove, one tablespoon of dill weed, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to each jar.
- Pour the hot brine over the beans, ensuring they are fully submerged, and leave half an inch of headspace.
- Wipe the rims of the jars, place the lids on, and screw on the metal bands until fingertip-tight.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath if storing long-term.
- Let the jars cool completely and check the seals.
- Store in a cool, dark place for at least one week before enjoying.
Notes
- Choose fresh, vibrant green beans for the best flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Store properly sealed jars in a cool, dark place.
- Label jars with the date for tracking freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pickling
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy dilly beans, pickled green beans, homemade pickles, canning recipe