Crisp Pickled Green Beans

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Inspect six ½-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'While the jars are being sterilized, stir together vinegar, water, and salt in a large saucepan. Add garlic and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Trim green beans to 1/4-inch shorter than the jars.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove jars from simmering water. Place 1 sprig of dill and \xa01⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes in each jar. Pack in green beans standing on end.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Ladle boiling brine (leave out garlic) into the jars, filling within ¼-inch of the tops. Seal jars with lids and rings.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a simmer (do not boil), cover, and process for 10 minutes.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Remove jars from the stockpot and cool to room temperature, 8 to 12 hours. Test jars for a good seal by pressing on the center of the lid — it should not move.'}

11. 11

    {'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Let green beans ferment for 2 to 3 weeks in a cool, dark space before eating.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (48 servings total)