Dilly Beans

Name: Dilly Beans
Yield: Makes 6 one-pint (16–fl oz/500-ml) jars
Ingredients: Distilled white vinegar, 3 cups (24 fl oz/750 ml); Kosher salt, 6 tablespoons (2 oz/60 g); Fresh green beans, 4 lb (2 kg); Garlic, 6 cloves; Dill, 6 heads, or 6 tablespoons (2¾ oz/80 g) dill seeds plus 24 fronds fresh dill leaf; Dill, 6 heads, or 6 tablespoons (2¾ oz/80 g) dill seeds plus 24 fronds fresh dill leaf; Cayenne pepper, 1½ teaspoons; Dill, 6 heads, or 6 tablespoons (2¾ oz/80 g) dill seeds plus 24 fronds fresh dill leaf

Preparation info

Makes
6
one pint jars

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Better From Scratch

By Ivy Manning

Published 2014

About

These beans are phenomenal in bloody marys; add a dash of the brine to your drink for an extra punch. “Spicy” means different things to each individual, so if you’re a heat lover, double the amount of cayenne in each jar. If not, you can omit the cayenne altogether.

Ingredients

Distilled white vinegar, 3 cups (24 fl oz/750 ml)
Kosher salt

Preserve
Vegan
Gluten-free
Spicy

Method

Have ready 6 sterilized jars and their lids. Mix the vinegar, 3 cups (24 fl oz/750 ml) water, and salt in a pot