Garlic Herb Pickled Green Beans
Garlic Herb Pickled Green Beans are crunchy refrigerator pickles made with fresh green beans, garlic, dill, and a tangy vinegar brine.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 fresh dill sprigs
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
Instructions
- Wash the green beans thoroughly, trim the ends, and cut them slightly shorter than the height of your glass jars so they fit comfortably inside.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then transfer them immediately into ice water to preserve their bright color and crisp texture.
- Place garlic cloves, dill sprigs, peppercorns, and mustard seeds evenly between clean glass jars.
- Pack the cooled green beans vertically into the jars, arranging them tightly while leaving enough space for the pickling liquid.
- Combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a saucepan and heat gently until the salt and sugar dissolve completely.
- Pour the warm brine over the green beans until they are fully covered, then allow the jars to cool slightly.
- Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least one day before eating, allowing the herbs and garlic to infuse throughout the beans.