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dilly beans

DILLY BEANS

Barbi Gardiner
In this dilly bean recipe, we explore a delightful way to preserve the vibrant flavors of your garden harvest. These homemade dilly beans are a crisp and tangy treat that can be enjoyed year-round.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs green and/or yellow wax beans trimmed and cut into jar-length pieces (about 4 inches)
  • 3 3/4 cups vinegar at least 5% acidity
  • 3 3/4 cups water
  • 1/3 cup Ball® Salt for Pickling and Preserving
  • 6 cloves garlic crushed or thinly sliced
  • 6 sprigs of dill

Instructions
 

  • Wash the beans under cold water and trim them to jar-length.
  • Peel and crush or thinly slice the garlic for flavor.
  • Get your canning equipment ready. Heat the jars without boiling, wash the lids with soapy water, and set aside the bands.
  • In a big saucepan, mix vinegar, water, and salt. Bring it to a boil while stirring to dissolve the salt.
  • In hot jars, add a clove of crushed garlic and a dill sprig. Pack the beans in, cut side up, leaving a half-inch of space at the top.
  • Pour hot brine into each jar, leaving a half-inch of space. Remove air bubbles with a utensil and wipe the jar rims.
  • Put a lid and band on each jar, tightening it to fingertip tightness. Place jars in a boiling-water canner. Repeat for all jars.
  • Boil the water in the canner, making sure it covers the jars by at least an inch. Boil pint jars for 15 minutes (adjust for altitude). Turn off heat after processing.
  • Let jars cool in the canner for 5 minutes. Then, carefully remove them without tightening loose bands. Allow further cooling for 12-24 hours. Check lids for a proper seal (no flexing when pressed at the center).

Notes

  • To keep your dilly beans at their prime, store them in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
  • You have the flexibility to use any type of fresh green beans – whether they’re green, yellow, or even purple. Personally, I prefer planting green bush beans in my raised bed kitchen garden since they take up less space. However, please keep in mind that purple green beans will lose their vibrant hue and transform into a lovely shade of green during the canning process.
  • The fresh and fragrant touch of dill sprigs is my go-to choice for dilly beans. But if you can’t find fresh dill, don’t worry – you can easily substitute it with dill seeds. Just be aware that the flavor may have a subtle difference.
  • Lastly, a crucial note on salt: ensure you’re using pickling or sea salt, and avoid iodized salt. This choice is vital to create the perfect brine for your dilly beans.
Keyword canning, condiments, dilly beans, pickled green beans, preserving
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