Description
Spicy dilly beans are bold, crunchy, and full of zesty flavor from fresh dill, garlic, and a spicy vinegar brine. This easy pickling recipe is perfect for preserving green beans and adding punch to snacks, boards, and sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 ½ cups white distilled vinegar
- 2 ½ cups water
- 2 tablespoons pickling salt
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 4 sprigs fresh dill
- 4 teaspoons dill seeds
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- Optional: 4 small hot peppers (such as Thai chilies or jalapeños)
Instructions
- Sterilize the jars: Wash jars, lids, and rings in hot soapy water. Place jars in boiling water for 10 minutes and keep hot.
- Trim the green beans: Wash and cut beans to fit jars, leaving ½ inch headspace.
- Prepare the brine: In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, and pickling salt. Bring to a boil then simmer.
- Pack the jars: Place 1 garlic clove, 1 sprig dill, 1 tsp dill seeds, ½ tsp pepper flakes, and peppercorns in each jar. Pack beans vertically.
- Add hot brine: Pour brine over beans, leaving ½ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, and seal with lids and bands.
- Process in water bath: Submerge jars in boiling water and process for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- Check seals and store: After 24 hours, check seals. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening.
Notes
- Use the freshest green beans for crisp texture.
- Pickling salt is essential to avoid cloudiness.
- Use boiling hot brine to fill jars for safe canning.
- Let flavors develop for 5–7 days before eating.
- Add chili type or sugar to customize heat and balance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Canned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 beans
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Dilly Beans, Pickled Green Bean Recipes, Easy Pickling Recipes, Pickled Vegetables Recipe, Spicy Green Beans