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Sweet & Spicy Dilly Beans

Sweet & Spicy Dilly Beans: 5-Star Crunch You’ll Crave

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  • Author: Rosa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 pints 1x
  • Category: Pickles
  • Method: Water Bath Canning
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Sweet and spicy dilly beans are a tangy and crunchy pickled green bean snack. They combine sweetness with a kick of heat.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dill seeds

Instructions

  1. Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water.
  2. Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  3. Pack green beans vertically into jars.
  4. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and dill seeds to each jar.
  5. Pour hot brine over beans, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  6. Remove air bubbles and seal jars.
  7. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Notes

  • Use fresh, crisp green beans for best results.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
  • Let beans sit for at least 2 weeks before eating for full flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 15
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg