Quick Pickle Recipe: Dilly Beans
Got green beans? Making dilly beans is a greatway to preserve your summer harvest. This quick pickle recipe makes a greataddition to a vegan cheese platter or as a salty side a sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 4-6 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 tbsp pickling spices optional
Instructions
- Set up your steamer basket in a large stockpot with ~2 inches of water. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Wash and trim the ends off the green beans.
- When the water comes to a boil, add the cleaned green beans to the steamer basket. Cover and steam for ~3 minutes until the beans are bright green but still crisp. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Add the apple cider vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a small sauce pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until the salt and sugar have dissolved. Turn off the heat and allow to cool.
- Add the green beans, garlic, dill and, if desired, pickling spices to your mason jars, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.
- When the brine has cooled, fill each jar to the top with the brine. Seal and store in the refrigerator. Dilly beans are best after they have been allowed to sit for at least 24 hours.
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