Ginger Green Beans

Ingredients

• 5 pounds green beans
• 9 cups water
• 2 cups pickling salt
• 6 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 16 cloves garlic
• 1 cup thinly sliced ginger root
• 8 one-quart canning jars with lids and rings

Directions

1. Prepare Beans

   Clean and trim beans.

2. Pack

   Pack beans into jars. Divide garlic and ginger among jars.

3. Make Pickling Liquid

   Combine remaining water, vinegar, salt, and sugar in a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.

4. Fill

   Fill jars with pickling liquid, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.

5. Process & Cool

   Put lids on jars and process in a hot water bath for 14 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

6. Check Seals

   Check seals when cool by pressing the center of the lid. It should not move. Label and date; store in a cool dark place. If any jars have not sealed properly, refrigerate and eat within two weeks.

Approximate Nutrition — Per 1/2 cup

Nutrition is an estimate based on standard ingredient data and the stated recipe yield. Actual values vary by brands, drained amounts, and serving size.