Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans
  • 2 ½ cups filtered water
  • 2 ½ cups white vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons sea salt
  • 4 sprigs fresh dill weed
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instruction

  • Wash and then remove the ends of your green beans so they’ll fit in the jars.
  • In a large pot, steam the green beans for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and run the green beans under ice-cold water for 5 minutes or until they’re cool.
  • In another pot, combine vinegar, water and sea salt and bring to a boil and allow to boil for 10 minutes.
  • Place one garlic clove, ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes and a sprig of dill in a sterilized mason jar. Pack beans in vertically. Fill with the hot brine from the pan. Wipe jar rims and screw mason jar lid on tight then repeat with the other 3 jars. Cool to room temperature then store for 7 days in the refrigerator or process in a water bath canner.