Refrigerator Pickled String Beans #FallFlavorsWeek

Running out of ideas for all of those String Beans from your garden?  Try making these quick and easy refrigerator pickles that you can enjoy all Fall long.

It's that time of year.  The weather starts to cool, the bounty from your gardens (or in my case, my neighbors' gardens) is coming in droves and canning season has commenced.  Welcome to Fall Flavors Week.....

Jolene of Jolene's Recipe Journal invited us to join her on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week to celebrate all the Flavors of Fall.  I don't know about you but my appetite changes with the weather.  My body starts yearning for warm, comfort foods.  

You too?  Then you have come to the right place because we are sharing tons of ideas this week for recipes to get you through from Labor Day to Christmas.

• Apple Cider Biscuits by Jolene's Recipe Journal
• Pumpkin Loaf Cake by Hezzi-D's Recipe Box
• Refrigerator Pickled String Beans by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Beef and Pumpkin Pasties by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Brussels Sprouts Pizza by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Apple Pie Smoothie by A Little Fish in the Kitchen
• Apple Pani Puri by Magical Ingredients
• Thai Coconut Curry Soup by Art of Natural Living
• Pumpkin Pie Twists by Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Pan Fried Pork Chops by Palatable Pastime
• Apple Cider Mule by The Spiffy Cookie
• Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini by Our Crafty Mom
• Cranberry Orange Pork Loin by That Recipe

I love string beans and I appreciate my neighbor's generosity each year as they share their bounty from the extensive garden they grow.  I serve them up Blistered with Chicken, turn them into Salad, add them to Tortellini, Stir Fry them with Shrimp, and Mix them with other Beans.

This past week, I charred some as a side dish for dinner one night and I also added them to a Pork Stir Fry with Corn.  Stay tuned for those recipes.

I still had A LOT of beans left so I decided to make some quick pickles of them while they were still fresh from the garden.  These beans will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.  They are a great addition to a Charcuterie Board or as part of a Salad Buffet.

Yield: 2 quarts

Author: Wendy Klik

Refrigerator Pickled String Beans

Running out of ideas for all of those String Beans from your garden? Try making these quick and easy refrigerator pickles that you can enjoy all Fall long.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Ingredients

• 2-3 lbs string beans (any color), ends trimmed
• 4 c. water
• 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar
• 3 T. kosher salt
• 2-3 T. sugar, to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 t. mustard seed
• 2 t. whole peppercorns
• pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 sprigs fresh dill

Instructions

1. Combine the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar in a pot over med-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt is dissolved. Set aside to cool.
2. While brine is cooling, place a clove of garlic,1 t. mustard seed, 1 t. peppercorns, and a half pinch of crushed red pepper into two clean, sterile quart jars.
3. Divide the beans and dill into the jars and then pour the brine over to cover completely. You can add a little water to the jar if the beans are not completely covered.
4. Seal the jars and store in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours or up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

272.04

Fat (grams)

2.19 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.39 g

Carbs (grams)

59.44 g

Fiber (grams)

16.78 g

Net carbs

42.68 g

Sugar (grams)

33.89 g

Protein (grams)

11.55 g

Sodium (milligrams)

10528.19 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

0 mg

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