Crunchy Dilly Beans Recipe: 3-Day Pickled Perfection
Dilly beans are pickled green beans flavored with dill and garlic. They make a crunchy, tangy snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 quart 1x
- Category: Pickles
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans to fit your jar.
- Pack the beans, garlic, dill, mustard seeds, and peppercorns into a clean quart-sized jar.
- In a saucepan, bring vinegar, water, salt, and sugar to a boil.
- Pour the hot liquid over the beans, leaving ½ inch of headspace.
- Seal the jar and let it cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 days before eating.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm green beans for best results.
- Adjust garlic and dill to taste.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg