Recipe: Pickled Green Beans 🥒

Description:

Enjoy the tangy crunch of homemade Pickled Green Beans with this simple recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. These flavorful beans are perfect for snacking, garnishing cocktails, or adding zing to salads.

• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Recipe Category: Vegetable
• Keywords: < 60 Mins

Ingredients:

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 84.7
• Fat Content: 0.3g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
• Cholesterol Content: 0mg
• Sodium Content: 305.3mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 17.2g
• Fiber Content: 6.2g
• Sugar Content: 5.2g
• Protein Content: 3.5g

Yield:

4 cups

Recipe Instructions:

1. Begin by preparing your green beans. Rinse them under cold water, then trim off the stems. For uniformity, you can also cut them to fit the size of your jars.

2. Next, peel and slice your garlic cloves. Slice your lemon thinly. Peel and thinly slice your onion.

3. Now, it’s time to blanch the green beans. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then carefully add the beans. Let them cook for about 5 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.

4. Once the beans are blanched, drain them, but be sure to save the cooking liquid. We’ll use it later to make the pickling brine.

5. Sterilize your jars by washing them in hot, soapy water, then rinsing them thoroughly. Place them in a pot of boiling water for a few minutes to ensure they are completely sterilized.

6. Pack the blanched green beans into your sterilized jars, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.

7. In a saucepan, combine the cider vinegar, sliced garlic, lemon slices, sliced onion, bay leaf, salt, whole allspice, and whole mustard seeds. Add in the reserved bean cooking liquid as well. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and let it cook for about 8 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

8. Carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over the green beans in the jars, ensuring that the beans are completely submerged. If necessary, top off the jars with boiling water to ensure they are fully covered.

9. Seal the jars with sterile lids, making sure they are tightly closed.

10. Prepare a boiling water bath by placing a rack in the bottom of a large pot and filling it halfway with water. Carefully place the sealed jars in the pot, ensuring they are fully submerged in the water.

11. Bring the water back to a boil, then process the jars for 5 minutes.

12. After processing, carefully remove the jars from the water bath using tongs and let them cool on a clean towel or cooling rack.

13. Once cooled, check the seals on the jars to ensure they are airtight. Store the pickled green beans in a cool, dark place for at least 1 week before enjoying them. They will continue to develop flavor over time and can be kept for several months.

14. Serve your homemade pickled green beans as a tasty snack, a zesty addition to sandwiches or salads, or alongside your favorite charcuterie board. Enjoy the tangy goodness!

Tips:

• Experiment with different flavor variations by adding herbs like dill or thyme, or spices like red pepper flakes for some heat.
• Be sure to use fresh, crisp green beans for the best results.
• Make sure your jars and lids are completely sterile to prevent any bacterial contamination.
• Allow the pickled green beans to marinate for at least a week before serving to allow the flavors to fully develop.
• These pickled green beans make great homemade gifts for friends and family. Just be sure to label them with the date they were made and any special flavor additions.