I realize that this post seems a little unusual – pickled green beans?! I know, it isn’t something that sounds too exciting, but when I came across a Bloody Mary recipe that used these as a garnish, I knew that I needed to make them. The Bloody Mary recipe is coming soon – in the meantime, enjoy these in a salad or as a light snack.
Makes 4 pints
Equipment
- 4 pint sized jars with lids, sterilized
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 4 (3-inch) strips lemon peel
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons pickling salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Directions
Evenly trim the ends of the green beans to fit the jars. Divide and pack the green beans, rosemary, garlic and lemon peels among the jars.
Bring a large pot (or canner) of water to a boil.
In a medium pot, combine the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt. Ladle the hot mixture into the jars – fill to about 1/2-inch from the top. Wipe the rims with a clean cloth, affix the lids and seals, and seal tightly. Process the jars in the hot water bath for 15 minutes. Carefully remove with tongs and set aside to cool. Let sit in a cool, dark place for at least 3 weeks before opening.
original recipe found here
Very unique. I have no idea how they would taste.
AWESOME! I just harvested a bunch of green beans from my garden. I’ll have to try this!
Ahhh, these look so great! And easy… a little delayed gratification, but I can be patient.
Beautiful photos.
Home made pickles of green beans sounds so delicious. I will try to make it soon!
This looks really interesting! I would have never of thought of that !
They have a crunchy texture with a slightly sweet-sour taste – delicious and definitely worth trying!
Hello; when I see a post starting with “pickles”, “pickled” I always have to open it and check a recipe. I love pickles, both made with vinegar or using salt and natural process of lacto – fermentation. Lemon with rosemary goes very well, and the ideas to pickle green beans this way is great!
I’m the same way and am really pleased with the way turned out!
One of my favourite brunch places serves their Bloody Mary with a pickled bean. It’s delicious! Waaaay better than the traditional celery stick, for sure.
I’m growing beans in the garden this summer, so this recipe is getting filed away for harvest time. Thanks so much for sharing.
I’m saving this for my bean harvest. I have made “dilly” beans but these sound like a great new treat! Thanks!
fred and i love pickling things. great to add this to the collection. go canners! we can do! karenb