Description
Spicy Dilly Beans are a vibrant and crunchy pickled delight that brings a zesty kick to your snack table. Bursting with flavor from garlic, dill seeds, and a touch of heat from red chile flakes, these pickled green beans are easy to make and perfect for canning. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing appetizer at parties, a flavorful topping for sandwiches, or a tangy side dish, these Spicy Dilly Beans are versatile enough to enhance any meal. Enjoy the fresh taste of summer preserved in each jar—your taste buds will thank you for this delicious treat!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds green beans
- 2 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 4 tablespoons pickling salt
- 5 medium cloves garlic
- 5 teaspoons dill seed
- 5 teaspoons red chile flakes
Instructions
- Prepare your boiling water bath and five pint jars; simmer lids in a small saucepan.
- Wash and trim green beans to fit jars.
- In a large saucepan, combine vinegar, water, and pickling salt; bring to a boil.
- Pack the trimmed beans into jars with garlic, dill seeds, and red chile flakes.
- Pour hot brine over beans while leaving 1/2 inch headspace; remove air bubbles with a chopstick.
- Wipe jar rims clean, apply lids securely, and process in boiling water bath for ten minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For crunchier beans, use the freshest produce available. Adjust the level of red chile flakes for desired spice. Allow the pickles to sit for at least one week before consuming for enhanced flavor.