Easy Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans

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Easy Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans

Adapted from foodbuzz.com

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb fresh green beans
• 3 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• ⅛ cup kosher or pickling salt (do not use iodized table salt)
• ⅛ cup granulated sugar
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled
• Whole dried cayenne pepper or Thai pepper (if desired)
• Fresh dill tops or sprigs
• Black peppercorns

PREPARATION

1. Wash 2-pint jars with lids in very hot, soapy water. Rinse well.
2. Cut stems from green beans. In the bottom of each jar place a clove of garlic, a dill sprig, a few peppercorns, and a whole cayenne or Thai pepper (if using).
3. Tightly pack green beans into jars and set aside while bringing the vinegar, water, salt, and sugar to a boil in a non-reactive saucepan.
4. Pour hot vinegar liquid over the beans and screw lids on. Set aside to cool.
5. Place cooled jars in the refrigerator. The pickled green beans are ready to eat in a day or two and will keep refrigerated for several weeks.

This same recipe works great for almost all vegetables, such as carrots, onions, zucchini, peppers, and okra.