Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds fresh whole green beans
- 2 1/2 cups white vinegar (5 percent acidity)
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (1.66 ounces) Mrs. Wages Dilled Green Beans Mix
Preparation
- Prepare and process home canning jars and lids according to manufacturer’s instructions for sterilized jars.
- Wash beans and trim tips; drain.
- Place green beans in a large non-reactive pot. Do not use aluminum. Cover with water and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes; drain.
- Combine mix, vinegar, water, sugar (adjust for sweetness) and green beans into pot. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pack green beans into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Evenly divide hot pickling liquid among packed jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles and cap each jar as it is filled. If more liquid is needed for proper headspace, add a mix of one part vinegar and one part water. If shelf-stable dilled green beans are preferred, use the hot water bath method, processing pints 20 minutes and quarts 30 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature, label and store in refrigerator. Product is ready to eat after 24 hours. When properly processed and sealed, unopened refrigerator product can be stored up to 6 months, and shelf-stable product up to 18 months.
Serves
Makes 5 pints
Source
Provided by Family Features
