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refrigerator pickled green beans

refrigerator pickled green beans

No canning or fermenting required. Full of flavor, tartness and crunch.

Servings 8 servings
Author Rosemary Stelmach

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons mustard seeds
  • 3 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 1 large garlic clove, peeled & sliced thin (plus more if desired)
  • 16 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 8 fresh dill sprigs
  • 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, combine the vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, coriander seeds and sliced garlic. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and gently simmer for 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, fill several clean glass jars with trimmed upright green beans layered with pieces of dill sprigs. It is helpful to start off by laying the empty jar on its side as you place the beans within. When almost full, stand the jar upright and insert more beans wherever you notice a gap. Scatter the peppercorns evenly between the jars.

  3. While still hot, pour the pickling mixture over the green beans so that they are fully submerged in the liquid. Allow them to cool for 30 minutes then cover the jars tightly and place in the refrigerator.

  4. Can be enjoyed in 4 to 6 hours but best after a full 24 hours in the fridge. Provided the beans remain fully submerged in the brine, they will last in the refrigerator for up to one month.