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dilly beans

Recipe by
Louise Conn
wilmington, NC

My mom made these every year after picking fresh green beans from the garden. Great to serve in vegetable trays, or put in salads for a new treat.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For dilly beans

  • 1 clove
    garlic
  • 1 sprig
    fresh dill
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    mustard seed
  • green beans, fresh
  • 5 c
    white vinegar
  • 5 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    salt

How To Make dilly beans

  • 1
    You will need clean canning jars, rings and lids.They can be quarts or pints.
  • 2
    Get a pot of water boiling for hot water bath. In 4 quart sauce pan: Boil: 5 C.white vinegar 5 C. water 1/2 C. salt. While this is on the stove coming to a boil
  • 3
    In the bottom of your jar add: garlic,dill sprig,cayenne pepper,and mustard seed. This is per jar. Fill with fresh beans standing straight upright. pack tightly.
  • 4
    Pour hot vinegar,water and salt over beans. Make sure the tops of your jars are clean,seal with lid and ring, put in hot water bath 10 mins.
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