[CH] Re: Hot Green Beans

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Dave Hendricks <bvdrangs@enter.net> wrote:

<< Anyone out there ever try to make hot pickled green 
beans???? >>

Here is the recipe I use every year.  In fact I just took some 
on a platter to a Superbowl party last night.  Always lots of 
raves.

Dilly Beans
(from the Ball Blue Book)

2 pounds green beans (nice straight ones, cut off top but leave 
the pointed end)
4 heads dill
4 cloves garlic (I use more)
1 t. cayenne pepper (I just add a couple cayennes or small red 
chiles to each jar instead, and they make a nice garnish)
2 1/2 c. water
2 1/2 c. vinegar
1/4 c. canning salt

Pack beans lengthwise into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch head 
space.  To each pint, add 1/4 t. cayenne pepper, 1 clove garlic 
and 1 head dill.  Combine remaining ingredients in a large 
sauce pot.  Bring to a boil.  Pour hot liquid over beans, 
leaving 1/4-inch head space.  Remove air bubbles.  Adjust caps. 
Process pints and quarts 10 minutes in boiling water bath.  
Yield:  about 4 pints.  

Note:  You can substitute dill weed and dill seed for the 
fresh, and of course add more garlic and chiles to taste.  You 
should be able to find several recipes on the web, and in most 
pickling cookbooks under "Dilly Beans."  Jars don't have to be 
hot, just pack 'em in and pour in the hot brine.

Nancy

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