These pickled green beans come together in a jiffy.

Crushed red pepper, fresh dill springs, and garlic cloves create a distinctively delicious flavor.

Learn how to make pickled green beans.

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Why Pickle Green Beans?

But pickling does wonders for this mild vegetable.

Once opened, refrigerate for up to one month.

Southern Living Pickled Green Beans ingredients

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Check for any signs of spoilage before serving.

Bring to a boil.

Pack whole beans tightly in jars.

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Cover with hot pickling liquid, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.

Process jars:

Seal and process jars, processing 5 minutes.

To check seals, remove the bands, and press down on the center of each lid.

Southern Living Pickled Green Beans cut and prepped to use

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If the lid doesn’t move, the jar is sealed.

If the lid depresses and pops up again, the jar is not sealed.

Store properly sealed jars in a cool, dark place up to 1 year.

Southern Living Pickled Green Beans preparing the brine

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Yesyou can prepare the jars as directed, then seal tightly and refrigerate.

Enjoy the green beans within a few weeks for the freshest flavor and texture.

If you do opt for frozen, thaw completely and drain any excess liquid before using.

Southern Living Pickled Green Beans packing the peppers and dill into jars

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Southern Living Pickled Green Beans packed into jars ready to process

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Southern Living Pickled Green Beans in jars ready to process

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Southern Living Pickled Green Beans in jars cooling

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Southern Living Pickled Green Beans in jars ready to eat

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