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Flavorful Sweet and Spicy Pickled Green Beans

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A quick and easy homemade recipe for sweet and spicy pickled green beans that are crunchy, tangy, and just the right amount of heat. Perfect as a snack or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and washed
  • 1 ½ cups white vinegar (360 ml)
  • 1 ½ cups water (360 ml)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 1 tablespoon salt (15 g), preferably pickling or kosher salt
  • 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (1 ½ tsp recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 sprigs dill (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim and wash the green beans. Snap or cut off the ends, then rinse under cold water. Dry them well so the brine doesn’t get diluted. This step takes about 10 minutes.
  2. Pack the jars. Stand the green beans vertically inside the jars, pressing them down gently with tongs to fit as many as possible without crushing. Add 1 smashed garlic clove to each jar along with a pinch of black peppercorns and mustard seeds. If using dill, tuck a sprig inside. This should take 5 minutes per jar.
  3. Prepare the brine. Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and the cinnamon stick in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the hot brine over the green beans. Fill each jar almost to the top, making sure the beans are fully submerged. Leave about ½ inch (1.3 cm) of headspace. Use a clean utensil to pop any air bubbles.
  5. Seal the jars. Wipe rims clean and screw on lids tightly. Let the jars cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. The beans will be ready to enjoy in 24 hours but taste best after 3 days.

Notes

Use fresh green beans for best crunch. Do not skip simmering the brine to dissolve sugar and salt. Pack beans gently to avoid mushiness. Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control heat. Let pickles rest at least 3 days for best flavor. Store refrigerated and consume within 3-4 weeks.

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