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    Home » Vegan recipes

    Easy Green Bean Refrigerator Pickles

    Last Modified: Jul 7, 2019 by Becky Striepe

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    hand picking up a jar of pickled green beans

    Quick, easy, and slightly-spicy Green Bean Refrigerator Pickles are perfect on salads, sandwiches, or as a garnish for your next bloody Mary.

    stacking up jars of pickled green beans

    If you're new to pickling -- especially if the idea intimidates you -- refrigerator pickles are a great place to start. You don't need to sterilize your equipment, be careful about acidity, or do a hot water bath.

    Unlike proper pickles, refrigerator pickles have to live in the fridge. They're not preserved like hot water bath canned pickles, but they will last one to three weeks in the fridge. If you've been wanting to make your own pickles, these Green Bean Refrigerator Pickles are a great starting point!

    green bean pickles in glass jars with jalapenos and a ladle on the table

    Green Bean Refrigerator Pickles

    Like most refrigerator pickles, this recipe has a three-step process.

    Ready to Go Pickle-Wild? Get my basic refrigerator pickle recipe for pickling almost any fruit or veggie!

    The first step is to prepare your veggies. Snap the ends off of your green beans and slice your onions and jalapenos. Divide the veggies between two pint jars, and set them aside while you make your brine.

    green beans, onions, and jalapenos in a mason jar

    To make the brine, just combine vinegar, water, garlic, and salt in a small pan. Bring it to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat as soon as that boil starts rolling.

    Now, you are ready to pour the hot brine into your jars. The hot liquid will soften the veggies some but still leave the green beans with a nice crunch.

    overhead photo of green bean refrigerator pickles with brine in the jars

    Waiting is Not Easy

    Once your jars cool down, you have a decision to make: Can you wait?

    These pickles really start hitting their stride the day after you make them. If you can wait, I highly recommend sticking them in the fridge to marinate for a day before you serve them.

    If you absolutely can't wait, though, I totally get it. Feel free to dive into those pickles day-of! Just know that they'll get more flavorful with time.

    hand picking up a jar of pickled green beans

    Easy Green Bean Refrigerator Pickles

    Quick, easy, and slightly-spicy Green Bean Refrigerator Pickles are perfect on salads, sandwiches, or as a garnish for your next bloody Mary.
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    Course: Condiment, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: green bean refrigerator pickles, pickled green beans
    Prep Time: 40 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Chilling Time: 1 day
    Total Time: 1 day 45 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 10kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    The Veggies

    • 3 cups green beans - ends snapped off
    • 1 cup sliced Vidalia onions
    • 1 jalapeno - sliced thinly

    The Brine

    • 2 cups apple cider vinegar
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 4 cloves garlic - minced

    Instructions

    Prepare the Veggies

    • Divide the green beans, onion slices, and jalapeno slices between two pine-sized mason jars. Try to get an even mix of jalapeno and onions in both jars.

    Make the Brine

    • In a small saucepan, combine the brine ingredients. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
    • Ladle the hot brine over the green beans mixture in the jars. When they're cool enough to handle, refrigerate until you're ready to serve.

    Notes

    These taste best if you chill them for 24 hours before serving, but you can technically eat them the second they're cool enough to handle.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 10kcal
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    Comments

    1. Becky

      September 03, 2009 at 10:14 am

      Yes!!!! Once Fall show craziness is over, I want to make that happen again! Can we?

      Reply
    2. Annie

      August 05, 2009 at 6:51 pm

      Thanks so much for this post! I've been thinking of pickling my green beans when they came in and I had no clue were to start.

      Also, I loved your recent aprons and lunch kits! They all came out wonderful, just like everything else you touch. ;)

      Reply
    3. Jes

      August 05, 2009 at 2:27 pm

      Awesome pickles! I've never tried to pickle before but those green beans look so tasty!

      Reply
    4. Becky

      August 05, 2009 at 1:55 pm

      Awesome! I meant to update the post, but Liz was saying last night that she has now tried making them blanching and without, and she prefers the unblanched version. Laziness for the win!

      Reply
    5. jessica dodd

      August 05, 2009 at 1:21 pm

      matt sent me this link, i've been searching far and wide for pickled green beans after having them in my bloody mary in new orleans. i'm excited to try this recipe, thanks guys :)

      Reply

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