Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Pickled Green Beans with this Spicy Garlic Canned Pickled Beans recipe, blending garlic, red pepper flakes, and green beans for a tangy treat.
Ingredients
Green Beans:
- 4 to 5 pounds green beans, washed and trimmed to fit pint jars
Brine:
- 6 cups white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 3 cups water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons pickling spice (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon pickling salt or pure fine sea salt
Additional:
- 14 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes for each jar, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare jars and water bath canner: Keep water simmering in the canner.
- Trim green beans: Trim both ends to fit jars with a half-inch of headspace.
- Prepare brine: In a stockpot, combine vinegar, water, sugar, pickling spice, and salt. Boil, then simmer for 3 minutes.
- Assemble jars: Place garlic and red pepper flakes in each pint jar. Pack beans tightly, ladle hot brine, leaving headspace.
- Remove air bubbles: Use a chopstick or spatula. Wipe rims, secure lids, and place jars in the canner.
- Process jars: Bring to a boil, process for 10 minutes. Let jars rest for 5 minutes before removing.
- Cool and store: Cool on a towel-lined surface for 12 to 24 hours. Label and store sealed jars for 3 to 4 weeks before consuming.
Notes
- To enhance flavor, pack beans tightly to prevent floating.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Ensure proper seal by pressing on the jar lid center without a pop-up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 54 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
