SWEET PICKLED GREEN BEANS
We love dilly beans, but using a sweet brine and dried chile peppers gives pickled green beans a unique twist.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Potluck Side Dish Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place a large bowl of ice water next to the stove. Bring a large pot of water to a boil in a large pot. Add half of the green beans, cover, return to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans to the ice water to cool. Repeat with the remaining beans.
- Drain the cooled beans and divide among 6 pint-size (2-cup) canning jars or similar-size tempered-glass or heatproof-plastic containers with lids. Add 1 to 3 chile peppers to each jar.
- Combine vinegar, 3 cups water, sugar and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Carefully fill jars (or containers) with brine to within 1/2 inch of the rim, covering the beans completely. (Discard any leftover brine.)
- Place the lids on the jars (or containers). Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 12 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 37 mg, Sugar 1 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
SPICY PICKLED GREEN BEANS
These snappy, spicy, garlicky beans are tasty on a relish tray, nestled alongside a hot dog, or used as a stirrer for a Bloody Mary. A blend of crushed red pepper and cayenne creates a well-rounded heat.
Provided by Marisa McClellan
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Submerge 3 pint jars on a rack in a large pot of water. Cover and bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low to keep jars warm until ready to fill.
- Combine vinegar, water, and pickling salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Working with one jar at a time, remove empty jars from canning pot and add 1/3 of crushed red and cayenne peppers to each. Pack green beans into jars, leaving 1/2 inch for headspace.
- Slowly pour hot brine over beans, leaving 1/2 inch for headspace. Use a clean wooden chopstick to work air bubbles out of jars. Slip in additional beans if space allows; check headspace again and add more brine if necessary to bring to 1/2 inch from top.
- Wipe jar rims, apply lids and bands (not too tightly), and return jars to canning pot. Cover pot and return water to a rolling boil. Process for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, remove pot lid, and let jars stand in the cooling water 5 minutes to help ensure a good vacuum seal.
- Move jars to a folded kitchen towel or wooden cutting board to cool completely before checking seals. Any unsealed jars should be refrigerated and eaten promptly. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place. Sealed jars are shelf-stable at least 1 year.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 585.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
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