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Flavorful Dilly Canned Green Beans Recipe with Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes for Easy Homemade Pickling

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A quick and easy recipe to transform canned green beans into flavorful, garlicky, and spicy pickled green beans with fresh dill and red pepper flakes. Perfect for snacking, salads, or gifts.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh dill fronds, chopped
  • 6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon pickling salt or kosher salt
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Sterilize the jars and lids by placing them in a large pot of boiling water for 10 minutes. Keep them hot until ready to fill.
  2. Rinse the green beans thoroughly and trim off the stem ends. Cut beans longer than 4 inches to size. Set aside in a large bowl.
  3. In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, and pickling salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until salt dissolves. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Using a funnel, place a few dill sprigs, sliced garlic cloves, and a pinch of red pepper flakes into each jar. Pack green beans vertically, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace.
  5. Pour the hot brine over the green beans, covering them completely but maintaining headspace. Remove air bubbles with a non-metallic spatula.
  6. Wipe jar rims clean, place sterilized lids on top, and screw on rings fingertip-tight. Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude).
  7. Remove jars with a jar lifter and place on a towel to cool undisturbed for 12-24 hours. Check lids have sealed. Store in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks before tasting.

Notes

Use fresh, crisp green beans for best texture. Do not skip sterilizing jars for safety. Pack jars tightly but gently to avoid breakage. Keep lids fingertip-tight during processing. Customize spice level by adjusting red pepper flakes. If lids do not seal, refrigerate and consume within a week. For a low-sodium option, reduce salt and add lemon juice. Fresh dill is preferred but dried dill can substitute (use 2 tablespoons).

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Keywords: green beans, pickled green beans, dilly beans, garlic, red pepper flakes, homemade pickles, canned green beans, easy pickling

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