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Crisp Garlic Dilly Green Beans Quick Pickle

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A quick and easy recipe for crisp, garlicky, and tangy pickled green beans with fresh dill and vinegar, perfect as a snack or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
  • 3–4 fresh dill sprigs (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar (can substitute apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (reduce slightly if using table salt)
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound (450 g) of fresh green beans and trim off the stem ends. Pat dry with a clean towel to avoid excess water diluting the brine (about 5 minutes).
  2. Lightly crush 3-4 peeled garlic cloves with the side of a knife to release flavor. Place them in the bottom of a clean quart-sized jar. Add 3-4 fresh dill sprigs and 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns (plus a pinch of red pepper flakes if using). Stand green beans upright in the jar, packing them tightly but without crushing (about 5 minutes).
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar, 1 cup (240 ml) water, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve completely. Remove from heat and let the brine cool for 3-5 minutes (about 10 minutes total).
  4. Carefully pour the warm (not boiling) brine over the green beans in the jar, ensuring the beans are fully submerged. Use a clean utensil to press them down gently if needed. Leave about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top (about 2 minutes).
  5. Seal the jar tightly with the lid. Let the jar cool to room temperature on the counter, about 30 minutes. Then transfer to the refrigerator.
  6. Let the green beans pickle for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, for best flavor and crunch. They keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Do not boil the brine; just heat until sugar and salt dissolve to keep beans crisp. Use fresh, firm green beans for best crunch. Let pickles chill at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Store refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks. Avoid metal containers for pickling to prevent off-flavors.

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