Refrigerator Dilly Beans

Name: Refrigerator Dilly Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh dill; 2 clove garlic; 1 tsp. yellow mustard seeds; 1 tsp. dill seeds; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 lb. green beans; 1.33 c. cider vinegar; 1.33 c. water; 2 tbsp. Kosher salt; 1 tbsp. sugar

By Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-PurcellPublished: May 28, 2014

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

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Quick pickling at home is an easy way to give homegrown vegetables the deliciously briny, tangy flavor you love, and it's easy to add whatever herbs and spices you choose; this recipe is packed with fresh, fragrant dill.

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Ingredients

1 bunch fresh dill
2 clove garlic
1 tsp. yellow mustard seeds
1 tsp. dill seeds
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 lb. green beans
1.33 cups cider vinegar
1.33 cups water
2 Tbsp. Kosher salt
1 Tbsp. sugar

Directions

1. Step 1Place 2 pint-size canning jars and their lids in a pot of boiling water and heat for 1 minute. Lift out, drain, and place on the counter. Divide fresh dill, garlic, mustard seeds, dill seeds, cayenne, and green beans between the 2 jars, packing beans in lengthwise.
2. Step 2In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve.
3. Step 3Pour boiling liquid over the green beans and seal. Cool on a wire rack and refrigerate 2 days before serving.