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Quick Pickled Dilly Beans

Quick Pickled Dilly Beans

This Quick Pickled Dilly Beans recipe is a refreshing, tangy snack that transforms ordinary green beans into a vibrant and flavorful treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 20 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: SNACKS & APPS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 40

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 1 lb green beans trim the ends for a neat presentation and even pickling
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled; intensifies the flavor and aroma of your pickles
  • 2 sprigs fresh dill fresh dill elevates the taste
For the Brine
  • 1 cup white vinegar a key ingredient for tanginess
  • 1 cup water helps balance the vinegar for the perfect brine consistency
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt important for flavor and preservation
  • 1 tablespoon sugar balances the vinegar's tartness

Equipment

  • jar
  • saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Quick Pickled Dilly Beans
  1. Start by tightly packing the trimmed green beans into a clean jar. Add the peeled garlic and fresh dill, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout for maximum flavor.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, kosher salt, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring gently until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved.
  3. Once dissolved, carefully pour the hot brine over the packed beans in the jar. Ensure the beans are completely submerged.
  4. Allow the jar to cool at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes. Once cooled, seal it with a lid and refrigerate.
  5. For optimal flavor, let the dilly beans chill in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before tasting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the brine for a spicy kick. Ensure the green beans are trimmed evenly for uniform pickling.

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