Spicy Pickled Green Beans

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Process: 10 min.

Updated on Feb. 08, 2022

A co-worker brought these pickled beans into work one day...I was hooked after one bite! And I was thrilled when a jar of my own beans won first place at the local county fair.—Jill Darin, Geneseo, Illinois

Canning Altitude

The processing time listed is for altitudes of 1,000 feet or less. For altitudes up to 3,000 feet, add 5 minutes; 6,000 feet, add 10 minutes; 8,000 feet, add 15 minutes; 10,000 feet, add 20 minutes.

Spicy Pickled Green Beans

Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 10 min
Yield 4 pints

Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 4 teaspoons dill seed or 4 fresh dill heads
  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 2-1/2 cups white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup canning salt

Directions

  1. Pack beans into 4 hot pint jars to within 1/2 in. of the top. Add the cayenne, garlic and dill seed to jars.
  2. In a large saucepan, bring the water, vinegar and salt to a boil.
  3. Carefully ladle hot mixture over beans, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts

8 beans: 9 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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