Dilly Beans
Description
Classic dilly beans made with green beans pickled in a vinegar solution flavored with lots of fresh dill, pickling spice, mustard seeds, and garlic.
Ingredients
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6 cups water
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1 cup pickling salt
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6 cups distilled white vinegar
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8 heads fresh dill weed
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1/2 cup pickling spice
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1/2 cup mustard seed
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8 dried red chile peppers
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16 cloves garlic, peeled
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1 teaspoon alum
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5 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Sterilize 8 (1 pint) jars in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
3
Combine water, pickling salt, and vinegar in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while you pack the jars.
4
Place the following in each jar: 1 head of dill, 1 tablespoon of pickling spice, 1 tablespoon of mustard seed, 1 dried chile pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon of alum. Pack beans into the spiced jars in a standing position.
5
Ladle the hot brine into jars, leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top. Screw the lids onto the jars.
6
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
7
Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool dark place for at least 1 week before eating.