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Therese published on December 1, 2011

Dilly Beans

Total time: 40 minutes
Yields: 4 pints
Author: Liz

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds green beans
  • 0.25 cup kosher salt
  • 2.5 cups white vinegar
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 heads dill
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, large or 4 small
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

Place jars and lids in the large pot and cover with water, bring to a boil.

Wash and remove ends form the beans.

Slice the garlic and chili peppers.

Combine water, vinegar, and salt in large saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer at least 5 minutes.

While waiting for the vinegar mixture to boil pack the jars with beans, 1 head of dill, 1 sliced garlic clove, 1/4 of the sliced peppers, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Pour the vinegar mixture into each jar until nearly full.

Place lids on the jars.

Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Store in a cool place for at least 2 weeks prior to eating.