Dilly Beans

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Delicious dilly beans made the old fashioned way. This was my grandmother's recipe. I hope you enjoy! Store for at least 2 weeks before eating.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
8 pints
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

  • 6 cups water

  • 1 cup pickling salt

  • 6 cups distilled white vinegar

  • 8 heads fresh dill weed

  • ½ cup pickling spice

  • ½ cup mustard seed

  • 8 dried red chile peppers

  • 16 cloves garlic, peeled

  • 1 teaspoon alum

  • 5 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed

Directions

  1. Sterilize 8 (1 pint) jars in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.

  2. Combine the water, pickling salt and vinegar in a large pot, and bring to a boil. When it begins to boil, reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while you pack the jars.

  3. In each jar place the following: 1 head of dill, 1 tablespoon of pickling spice, 1 tablespoon of mustard seed, 1 dried chile pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon of alum. Pack beans into the spiced jars in a standing position.

  4. Ladle the hot brine into jars, leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top. Screw the lids onto the jars, and process in a hot water bath for 6 minutes to seal. Store for at least 2 weeks before eating.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

42 Calories
1g Fat
7g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 42
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 3481mg 151%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 186mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.