**Pickled Green Beans: A Crunchy and Flavorful Culinary Delight**
Embark on a culinary journey with pickled green beans, a tangy and vibrant side dish that adds a burst of flavor to any meal. These crisp and delectable green beans are preserved in a flavorful brine solution, resulting in a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create this classic pickle that will elevate your meals to new heights.
**Explore Variations of Pickled Green Beans for Every Palate:**
- **Classic Pickled Green Beans:**
This traditional recipe showcases the natural flavors of green beans, capturing their crisp texture and subtle sweetness. Enhanced with a blend of vinegar, sugar, and spices, these classic pickles are a timeless favorite.
- **Spicy Pickled Green Beans:**
For those who crave a fiery kick, this variation infuses pickled green beans with a blend of chili peppers, creating a tantalizing combination of heat and tang. The perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or as a spicy snack.
- **Sweet Pickled Green Beans:**
Indulge in the sweet side of pickling with this recipe. Sweetened with honey or brown sugar, these green beans offer a delightful balance to the tangy vinegar, making them a great addition to salads, sandwiches, or cheese platters.
- **Dilly Pickled Green Beans:**
Dill enthusiasts will delight in this recipe, where fresh dill fronds impart a distinct aromatic flavor to the pickled green beans. The result is a refreshing and herbaceous pickle that pairs wonderfully with fish, poultry, or as a tangy addition to salads.
- **Garlic and Herb Pickled Green Beans:**
This aromatic variation elevates pickled green beans with a medley of garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. The harmonious blend of savory and herbal flavors creates a complex and flavorful pickle that will impress your taste buds.
Pickled green beans not only add flavor to your meals but also offer a range of health benefits. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, supporting a healthy immune system and overall well-being.
Join us on this culinary adventure as we explore the world of pickled green beans, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transform your meals into extraordinary culinary experiences.
CRISP PICKLED GREEN BEANS
This recipe is from my Grandmother's cookbook she made to pass to all her grandchildren. They come out very, very crisp with a wonderful dill flavor. The red pepper flakes give them a nice punch. They are much better than the recipes that call for cooking the beans first.
Provided by Jani Whitsett
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 1h10m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sterilize 6 (1/2 pint) jars with rings and lids and keep hot. Trim green beans to 1/4 inch shorter than your jars.
- In a large saucepan, stir together the vinegar, water and salt. Add garlic and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. In each jar, place 1 sprig of dill and 1/8 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Pack green beans into the jars so they are standing on their ends.
- Ladle the boiling brine into the jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the tops. Discard garlic. Seal jars with lids and rings. Place in a hot water bath so they are covered by 1 inch of water. Simmer but do not boil for 10 minutes to process. Cool to room temperature. Test jars for a good seal by pressing on the center of the lid. It should not move. Refrigerate any jars that do not seal properly. Let pickles ferment for 2 to 3 weeks before eating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
PICKLED GREEN BEANS (DILLY BEANS)
This recipe was originally my Great Grandmother's I just recently found it in my Mother's stuff after she passed away a few months ago.
Provided by Matthew Molus
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 10 Jars, 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Clean and Cut beans to fit in tall Mason Jars. (one pint).
- Place ingredients 2-5 into each jar.
- Add beans to jar(s) until full.
- Bring to boil ingredients 6-8.
- Pour boiling liquid over beans.
- Tighten lids.
- Process in boiling water for 5 minutes. *Correction: Processing time should be 10-15 min, not 5.*.
- I use what ever amount of beans I have on hand and make the liquid accordingly.
PICKLED GREEN BEANS
This recipe produces zippy little pickles, preserving my green beans for months to come...if they last that long. I crank up the heat a bit with cayenne pepper. -Marisa McClellan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 pints.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pack beans into 4 hot 1-pint jars to within 1/2 in. of the top. Add cayenne, garlic and dill seed to jars., In a large saucepan, bring water, vinegar and salt to a boil., Carefully ladle hot liquid over beans, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 9 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICY PICKLED GREEN BEANS
A co-worker brought these pickled beans into work one day...I was hooked after one bite! And I was thrilled when a jar of my beans won first place at the local county fair.-Jill Darin, Geneseo, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 pints.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pack beans into four hot 1-pint jars to within 1/2 in. of the top. Add the cayenne, garlic and dill seed to jars., In a large saucepan, bring the water, vinegar and salt to a boil. , Carefully ladle hot mixture over beans, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 9 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SWEET AND HOT QUICK PICKLED GREEN BEANS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories side-dish
Time P1DT15m
Yield 3 pints
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the beans in a heatproof container.
- In a pot, heat the vinegar and 2 cups water to a simmer. Take off the heat and add the mustard seeds, salt, sugar, red pepper and garlic. Whisk until the salt and sugar dissolve.
- Pour the liquid over the green beans. Let cool, and then cover and place in the refrigerator. Allow the beans to pickle 24 hours before using. Pickled green beans will keep tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
SPICY PICKLED GREEN BEANS
Here's our favorite way to use up an abundance of green beans.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 2 pints
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Arrange green beans and garlic in clean glass jars. In a saucepan, bring vinegar, salt, peppercorns, sugar, and chiles to a boil. Carefully pour mixture into jars, secure lids, and let cool to room temperature.
SPICY PICKLED GREEN AND WAX BEANS
Get your vegetables even when you don't feel like cooking. Garlic and cayenne give green beans and wax beans a pleasant heat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add salt. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Cook beans until just tender, about 3 minutes. Immediately transfer with tongs to the ice-water bath. Drain well, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Bring 3 cups water, the vinegar, 3 tablespoons salt, the garlic, and the cayenne to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer 4 minutes. Pour brine over beans. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Transfer to airtight containers; refrigerate at least 1 week (pickles will keep 3 weeks more).
GREEN BEANS WITH PICKLED ONIONS
Serve a side of fresh summer flavor with green beans boiled and tossed with quick-pickled red onion. They're wholesome with a tangy twist.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup water to boiling over high heat. Add green beans; cover and return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer covered 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool in colander under cold running water.
- Meanwhile, in shallow bowl, stir vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper until sugar is dissolved. Add onion; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes, tossing occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon vinegar mixture.
- In medium serving bowl, place beans; top with onion. Drizzle with reserved vinegar mixture and the oil; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
HOT PICKLED GREEN BEANS:
I enjoyed these when I was in New Orleans Garnishing a Bloody Mary and had to come home and duplicate them. They can also be enjoyed as a side. Having a nice kick to them. Nice for gift giving.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 1 1/2 pounds, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, over high heat, bring the first 9 ingredients to a boil, then turn off the heat, stirring until dissolved. Add the chilies and garlic. Remove from heat.
- Wash and trim the green beans. Bring a large pot of water with the 1 teaspoon salt to a boil over medium heat. Add the beans. Cook until the beans begin to turn bright green and are just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Rinse immediately with cold water and put them in an ice bath for 10 minutes. Drain well.
- Pack beans in sterilized jars then cover with the vinegar mixture.
- Place lids and caps on cleaned rimmed jars.
- Process in a hot water bath for 5 minutes, remove and cool in a draft free spot for 24 hours.
- You can also put them in sterilized jars and refrigerate instead of doing the canning process. Let flavors meld for 1 week. Just keep under refrigeration and eat within 1 month.
- I canned 2 jars and the 3rd was what I had left over for munching which was refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 196.6, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1, Protein 0.6
PICKLED GREEN BEANS CRISPY CANNED BY FREDA
This recipe is very Good and has a crispy bean, better than the ones called for Cooking in the recipe, in my opinion. When Canned these do come out Crisp and flavorful. These you can make as many qts or Pints as you like, and store for winter on the shelf. These take about 2-3 weeks to ferment before you enjoy. . .
Provided by FREDA GABLE
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Trim washed beans 1/4 inch shorter than your jars.
- 2. In a large Pan, stir together vinegar, water and salt. Add garlic bring this to a rolling Boil over High heat. To each Jar, Place 1 Sprig of Dill in the bottom, add 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes. Now pack green beans tightly into your jars so they are standing on ends.
- 3. Next; Ladle the Boiling brine into the jars over the green beans, to within 1/4 inch from the tops. Discard the garlic. Seal with lids and rings. Place Jars in Hot Water Bath, so they are Covered with 1inch of water. Simmer, but do not boil for 10 minutes, to Process. Remove from water bath. Cool to room temp. you should hear jars seal. Check to make sure they seal . . Tip:(the center of the Lids should not move nor have a dome in it.) Let Pickles Ferment about 2-3 weeks before eating. Enjoy!! This recipe makes about 6 Pints or 3 Quarts, I Use Wide mouth Jars as they are easier to Pack.
PICKLED GREEN BEANS " DILLY BEANS"
Love these as a condiment - in a bloody mary - I even used the brine to pickle some garlic which got rave reviews! This was my first year for canning and was scared to death but was simple and easy and every jar sealed perfect! This recipe is from another site want to put it on here my favorite site! so I can keep them all together! Thanks to Kimber the author of this recipe for posting
Provided by Cathy Pete
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 8 jars, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Cut green beans to fit inside pint canning jars.
- 2. Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, for 3 minutes. Plunge beans into ice water. Drain well.
- 3. Pack the beans into four hot, sterilized pint jars. Place 1 clove garlic and 2 sprigs dill weed in each jar, against the glass. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to each jar.
- 4. In a large saucepan over high heat, bring vinegar and water to a boil. Pour over beans.
- 5. Fit the jars with lids and rings and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
ROASTED MARY WITH HOT PICKLED GREEN BEANS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Wash and dry the tomatoes and remove the stems. Put the tomatoes, garlic, onions and jalapeno in a large glass baking dish (9 by 13-inch). Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until just starting to brown, about 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool and put through a food mill to remove the seeds and skin. Add the mixture to a medium bowl and puree with stick blender. Pour into a large glass container and refrigerate. When cool, add the seasonings and the pickled vegetable juice and stir well.
- For service, add a few pickled green beans to each glass, fill with ice, and add 2 ounces vodka. Pour in the prepared tomato juice, stir and serve immediately.
- *Cook's Note: Seeds-in for hot, seeds-out for medium-hot. If you cannot find a red chile, substitute 2 jalapenos. A red chile is a ripened jalapeno.
- In a small saucepan, over high heat, bring the water to a boil, then turn off the heat and add 1 teaspoon salt and the agave, stirring until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a glass bowl, add the vinegar, lime juice, lime slices, peppercorns, chile peppers, and whole and minced garlic. Stir in the cooled salt-agave water mixture.
- Wash and trim the green beans. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, then add the beans. Cook until the beans begin to turn bright green and are just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Rinse immediately with cold water and put them in an ice bath for 10 minutes. Drain well.
- If you are canning, prepare the jar(s) according to processing directions, add the beans and then cover with the vinegar chile pepper mixture. Process in a canning pot for 3 minutes, remove and cool.
- You can also put them in sterilized jars and refrigerate instead of doing the canning process. Just keep under refrigeration and eat within 1 month. Whichever method suits you best, allow these to marinate for 48 hours before eating.
PICKLED GREEN BEANS EASY BY FREDA
These are a "Crisp Pickled green bean", also known as Refrigerator Pickled green beans. These are easy as can be to can. you can make these jar by jar. These can be eaten heated or cold right out of the jar. These are tangy like pickled Grren beens ought to be.
Provided by FREDA GABLE
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. I arrange my washed and trimed beans standing on end in the Jars. ( TIP: easiest to lay jars on their side to pack, then stand) Make sure you add enough beans to Pack jars tight. Set Jars aside.
- 2. Bring to Boil, Vinegar and Water solution in a non aluminum pan. Add; Pickling spice, sugar and salt to the vinegar solution. Stir well to dissolve.
- 3. Use a Funnel to Pour Liquid over beans to fill jars. Fill Jars till liquid reached the Kneck of the jar or 1/2 Inch below the jar rim. Remove any air Bubbles with a knife inserted.
- 4. Place Hot Lids then rings on jars, to Seal and refrigerate. These pickles are best after 2 Weeks. Ready to serve and eat.
ASIAN PICKLED GREEN BEANS AND CARROT STICKS
Make and share this Asian Pickled Green Beans and Carrot Sticks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4 24 ounce jars, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Trim beans to fit jar and slice carrots to match the beans.
- Cook carrots and beans in hot water for 3 minutes then drain.
- Pack them into hot sterilized jars.
- In a pot heat remaining ingredients and simmer 5 minutes.
- Pour over carrots and beans being sure to distribute the goodness in the vinegar mixture among the jars equally.
- Wipe rims adjust rings and process for 15 minute in hot water covering jars by 1-2 inches.
- Check sealing after 12 hours. remove rings and wipe jars,Label and store a week before enjoying.
SPICY PICKLED GREEN AND WAX BEANS
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add salt. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Cook the beans until just tender, about 3 minutes. Immediately transfer with tongs to the ice-water bath. Drain well, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Bring 3 cups water, the vinegar, 3 tablespoons salt, the garlic, and the cayenne to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer 4 minutes. Pour the brine over the beans. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Transfer to airtight containers; refrigerate at least 1 week (and up to 3 weeks more).
DILLY BEANS (PICKLED GREEN BEANS)
Make and share this Dilly Beans (Pickled Green Beans) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KJK 5
Categories Beans
Time 30m
Yield 6 Jars, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare 6- 1/2 pint jars & lids for canning. Fill processing pot half way with water, simmer over light heat.
- Trim green beans to 1/4" shorter than jar.
- In 2 quart saucepan combine brine ingredients heat to boiling over high heat.
- In each jar place 1 dill sprig, 1/8 of crushed red pepper (an extra clove of garlic if desired). Pack green beans tightly into jars.
- Remove garlic from brine, ladle brine with in 1/4" of the top of the jars. Place lids on jars (do not tighten all the way).
- Process for canning by simmering in processing pot until bubbles do not rise from the lids. Carefully remove and allow jars to cool.
- I am an amateur canner - please feel free to verify canning procedure!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 31, Fat 0.2, Sodium 1892.1, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.4
PICKLED GREEN BEANS WITH SMOKED SALMON DIP
I came up with this appetizer for my son, who's big on delicious but healthy food. The lighter beans-and-dip combo has won over even finicky eaters. -Dinah Halterman, Harmony, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings (2-1/3 cups dip).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place beans in a 13x9-in dish. Add dill seed and garlic. In a large saucepan, combine water, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Pour hot brine over beans. Cool completely. Refrigerate, covered, 2 days., For dip, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and yogurt until smooth. Stir in parsley, chives, horseradish, lemon zest and juice, dill weed and salt. Stir in salmon. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to blend., To serve, drain green beans; arrange on a platter. If desired, top dip with dill sprig. Serve dip with beans and, if desired, crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PICKLED GREEN BEANS
I use these in Bloody Marys, instead of celery sticks, and they are always a hit!
Provided by Kimber
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut green beans to fit inside pint canning jars.
- Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, for 3 minutes. Plunge beans into ice water. Drain well.
- Pack the beans into four hot, sterilized pint jars. Place 1 clove garlic and 2 sprigs dill weed in each jar, against the glass. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to each jar.
- In a large saucepan over high heat, bring vinegar and water to a boil. Pour over beans.
- Fit the jars with lids and rings and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, Sodium 1169.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
GINGER AND CHILI PICKLED GREEN BEANS
Yield 6 pints
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Gather canning equipment and heat water in a canner as directed at sunset.com/canningsteps 2. Heat vinegar, 3 1/2 cups water, the salt, and sugar together in a medium pot until boiling. Put a ginger slice, garlic clove, and chile in each of 6 pint-size canning jars. Pack jars with green beans. 3. Pour hot liquid over beans, leaving a 1/2-in. headspace at the top. Put lids on top and screw on rings firmly--but don't force. 4. Process jars 10 minutes. Check that jars are sealed (see sunset.com/canningsteps) and store in a cool, dark place up to 2 years, or chill any that didn't seal; they'll keep up to 1 month.
SPICY PICKLED GREEN BEANS
This version of pickled green beans is on the spicy side, but you can tone it down or remove the chili altogether if you prefer. Dill can also be added or not. These are not only a tasty, healthy snack, they also make the PERFECT garnish for a Bloody Mary!
Provided by Tess Geer
Categories Other Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Trim green beans to 1/4 inch shorter than your jars. Blanche in boiling water for two minutes and immediately remove to ice water. Drain and set aside.
- 2. In a large saucepan, combine vinegar, water and salt and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 3. In each hot, sterile jar, place 1 chili, sprig of dill if using and 1/8 teaspoon more or less of peppercorns. Tightly pack green beans into the jars so they are standing on their ends. Sprinkle with pickle crisp or place a grape leave in the jar. Place a lemon slice on top of each jar.
- 4. Fill each jar to within 1/4 inch of the tops with boiling brine. Seal jars with lids and rings. Process in a hot water bath with jars covered by a minimum of one inch of water for 10 minutes to process. Remove and place on a dish towel away from direct sunlight. After 24 hours, test jars for a seal. Refrigerate any jars that do not seal properly. Store jars in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks before eating.
- 5. *Chili peppers can be substituted with red pepper flakes to taste if desired.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, young green beans for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the ends of the beans and cut them into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Use a variety of pickling spices to create a flavorful brine, such as mustard seeds, dill seeds, garlic cloves, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring the brine to a boil and then let it cool completely before pouring it over the green beans.
- Store the pickled green beans in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks before eating to allow the flavors to develop.
Conclusion:
Pickled green beans are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them spicy, sweet, or tangy, there is a pickled green bean recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give pickled green beans a try. You won't be disappointed!
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