Learn how to make the best dilly bean recipe with fresh green beans and other simple ingredients. This green bean recipe is so easy even first time home canners will have success!
Wash and then remove the ends of your green beans so they’ll fit in the jars.
In a large pot, steam the green beans for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and run the green beans under ice-cold water for 5 minutes or until they’re cool.
In another pot, combine vinegar, water and sea salt and bring to a boil and allow to boil for 10 minutes.
Place one garlic clove, ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes and a sprig of dill in a sterilized mason jar. Pack beans in vertically. Fill with the hot brine from the pan. Wipe jar rims and screw mason jar lid on tight then repeat with the other 3 jars. Cool to room temperature then store for 7 days in the refrigerator or process in a water bath canner.