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Awesome Spicy Dilly Beans: A Zesty, Fiery 10-Minute Recipe

Spicy Dilly Beans
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Spicy Dilly Beans are a zesty snack with a kick. This recipe adds red pepper flakes and whole chili peppers to the pickling brine, giving classic dilly beans a delightful heat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 4 cups white vinegar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup pickling salt
  • 8-10 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4-6 sprigs fresh dill
  • 2-4 whole dried chili peppers (like arbol or de arbol)
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Wash and trim the green beans. Pack them tightly into sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  2. In a large pot, combine white vinegar, water, and pickling salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring until the salt dissolves.
  3. To each jar, add 1-2 cloves of garlic, 1 sprig of fresh dill, 1 whole dried chili pepper, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/4 tsp black peppercorns.
  4. Carefully pour the hot pickling brine over the beans, ensuring they are fully submerged and maintaining 1/2 inch headspace.
  5. Remove air bubbles by gently tapping the jars or using a non-metallic utensil.
  6. Wipe the rims of the jars clean, then place lids and rings on tightly.
  7. Process the jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes (adjusting for altitude if necessary).
  8. Carefully remove the jars from the canner and cool them on a wire rack for 24 hours.
  9. Check seals; if a lid doesn’t seal, refrigerate and consume within a few weeks. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
  10. For best flavor, wait at least 2 weeks before enjoying your spicy dilly beans.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, you can add a grape leaf or a pinch of Pickle Crisp to each jar.
  • Adjust the amount of chili peppers and red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spice.
  • These dilly beans are great as a snack, in salads, or as a garnish for cocktails.

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