Dilly Beans

Ingredients for Dilly Beans

• 100g coarse sea salt

• 900g small, tender green beans or yellow wax beans, trimmed

• 6 fresh dill sprigs

• 6 small garlic cloves, smashed

• 3 small dried red chillies (such as cayenne or chilli de árbol)

• 1 tablespoon dill seeds

• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed

How to make Dilly Beans

Stir salt and 3.8L warm water in a large bowl until salt is dissolved. Let brine cool to room temperature.

Layer beans with remaining ingredients in a large ceramic, glass, or stainless-steel mixing bowl. Add brine to cover. Pour remaining brine into a resealable plastic bag; seal and place on beans to submerge. Cover bowl with a clean kitchen towel. Let stand at room temperature until bubbles form around edge of bowl, 4-5 days.

Spoon off any foam from surface of brine. Continue to let stand at room temperature, discarding foam as necessary, until beans are pickled, about 2 weeks.

Using a slotted spoon, divide beans, herbs, and spices among 3 clean 1-quart jars. Set a strainer with 2 layers of cheesecloth over a large pitcher; pour brine through strainer. Pour over beans in jars, leaving 1/2" space on top. Cover; chill up to 2 months.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.