Best 4 Sweet Pickled Wax Beans Recipes

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Sweet pickled wax beans are a delightful and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a meal or as a snack. They are made with fresh wax beans, which are a type of green bean that has a yellow or white color. The beans are pickled in a mixture of vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices, which gives them a sweet and tangy flavor. Pickled wax beans can be made at home with a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time. The process is relatively easy and can be done in a few steps. Once the beans are pickled, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to several weeks.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET PICKLED WAX BEANS



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Green beans, cauliflower, carrots, or beets would also work in this preparation.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound wax beans, trimmed
4 sprigs thyme
4 cups white-wine vinegar
2 cups sugar
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • In two quart-size glass jars, arrange beans upright and place 2 sprigs thyme in each jar. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, garlic, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and 1 cup water to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Pour cooled brine over beans, leaving a 1/2-inch space at top of each jar; seal and refrigerate at least 3 days before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 g, Fiber 1 g

SWEET AND HOT QUICK PICKLED GREEN BEANS



Sweet and Hot Quick Pickled Green Beans image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time P1DT15m

Yield 3 pints

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 cups white vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cloves garlic

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a heatproof container.
  • In a pot, heat the vinegar and 2 cups water to a simmer. Take off the heat and add the mustard seeds, salt, sugar, red pepper and garlic. Whisk until the salt and sugar dissolve.
  • Pour the liquid over the green beans. Let cool, and then cover and place in the refrigerator. Allow the beans to pickle 24 hours before using. Pickled green beans will keep tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

SPICY PICKLED GREEN AND WAX BEANS



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Get your vegetables even when you don't feel like cooking. Garlic and cayenne give green beans and wax beans a pleasant heat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

Coarse salt
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed
3 cups distilled white vinegar
3 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add salt. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Cook beans until just tender, about 3 minutes. Immediately transfer with tongs to the ice-water bath. Drain well, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Bring 3 cups water, the vinegar, 3 tablespoons salt, the garlic, and the cayenne to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer 4 minutes. Pour brine over beans. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Transfer to airtight containers; refrigerate at least 1 week (pickles will keep 3 weeks more).

SPICY PICKLED GREEN AND WAX BEANS



Spicy Pickled Green and Wax Beans image

Categories     Bean     Brine     Simmer     Boil

Yield makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

Coarse salt
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed
3 cups distilled white vinegar
3 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add salt. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Cook the beans until just tender, about 3 minutes. Immediately transfer with tongs to the ice-water bath. Drain well, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Bring 3 cups water, the vinegar, 3 tablespoons salt, the garlic, and the cayenne to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer 4 minutes. Pour the brine over the beans. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Transfer to airtight containers; refrigerate at least 1 week (and up to 3 weeks more).

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh wax beans that are young and tender.
  • Make sure to trim the ends of the beans before pickling them.
  • You can use a variety of vinegars for this recipe, such as white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or rice vinegar.
  • Be sure to use a clean glass jar for pickling the beans.
  • Allow the beans to pickle for at least 24 hours before eating them.
  • Store the pickled beans in a cool, dark place.

Conclusion:

Sweet pickled wax beans are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. They are perfect for picnics, potlucks, and holiday gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and tangy treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give sweet pickled wax beans a try!

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