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Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans

Pam
This recipe for pickled green beans is quick and easy and is made without canning. They're perfect in a bloody mary, on an appetizer board or as homemade hostess gift.
5 from 12 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
2 days
Course Appetizer
Servings 18 people
Calories 19 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds green beans fresh, washed
  • cups water
  • 4 Tablespoons salt uniodized
  • ¾ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 sprigs fresh dill optional
  • 3 Bay leaves
  • 1 Tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring water, vinegar and salt to a boil and stir until salt is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool while preparing beans.
  • Trim green beans to length to fit jars.
  • Blanch beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain immediately in colander and plunge into ice water.
  • Place garlic and dill in 3 pint jars and then fill with green beans.
  • Add peppercorns, bay leaves and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour vinegar solution over green beans making sure to completely cover.
  • Cover tightly and refrigerate for 48 hours to 1 month before serving.

Notes

This recipe makes approximately 3 pint jars of pickled green beans.
  • Up to 3 cloves of garlic per jar can be used.
  • Red pepper flakes are optional and amount can be increased for additional spiciness.
  • Dill is optional and more can be used if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1169mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 387IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword pickled
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