Dilly Beans

Crisp, tangy, and bursting with bold flavors, dilly beans are the ultimate refrigerator pickles that transform fresh green beans into a zesty snack or side dish. This easy homemade pickling recipe combines the garden-fresh crunch of green beans with aromatic garlic, fragrant dill, and a touch of spice from red pepper flakes and mustard seeds. A simple brine of white vinegar, water, kosher salt, and a hint of sugar ensures perfectly balanced flavors, while a quick assembly means you’ll have these versatile pickled beans ready in no time. Perfect as a snack, a garnish for Bloody Marys, or an irresistible addition to charcuterie boards, these tangy, savory pickled green beans will quickly become a new favorite in your kitchen. Plus, with just 20 minutes of prep time and no canning required, this recipe makes pickling accessible for everyone!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Fresh green beans, trimmed
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 4 sprigs Fresh dill sprigs
• 2 teaspoons Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 2.5 cups White vinegar
• 2.5 cups Water
• 2.5 tablespoons Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the green beans so they fit comfortably into pint-sized jars, leaving about 1/2-inch of headspace at the top.

Step 2

In two clean pint-sized jars, evenly divide the garlic cloves, fresh dill sprigs, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, and black peppercorns.

Step 3

Pack the trimmed green beans into the jars, standing them upright as tightly as possible without crushing them.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, kosher salt, and granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the salt and sugar dissolve completely.

Step 5

Carefully pour the hot brine over the green beans in the jars, ensuring all the beans are fully submerged and leaving 1/2-inch of headspace at the top of each jar.

Step 6

Tap the jars gently on the countertop to release any trapped air bubbles, and adjust the beans if necessary. Add additional brine, if needed, to maintain the proper headspace.

Step 7

Seal the jars with clean lids and bands, tightening them until just finger-tight.

Step 8

Let the jars cool to room temperature before refrigerating. The beans should pickle for at least 48 hours for optimal flavor, but they will taste even better after a week.

Step 9

Store the jars in the refrigerator and consume within 1 month for the best quality.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1699.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	357.3

Total Fat 3.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4489.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 28.3g
Protein 12.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 304.2mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 1591.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.9%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 73.2%