Spicy Dilly Beans Recipe
This Spicy Dilly Beans Recipe brings bold flavors to your table. These pickled green beans pack heat and tang perfectly.
Equipment
- Large canning pot with rack
- 6 pint-sized mason jars with lids
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife for trimming beans
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
- 6 garlic cloves peeled
- 6 teaspoons dill seeds
- 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Trim beans to fit jars perfectly.
- Pack beans tightly into clean mason jars.
- Add one garlic clove per jar.
- Sprinkle one teaspoon dill seeds per jar.
- Add half teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Boil vinegar, water, and salt together.
- Pour hot brine over packed beans.
- Leave quarter-inch headspace in each jar.
- Process in boiling water for ten minutes.
- Cool completely before storing in pantry.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp beans for best texture
- Don't overcook - beans should stay crunchy
- Adjust pepper flakes for desired heat level
- Wait 48 hours before eating for flavors
- Store in cool, dark place after processing