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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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Use as a side or a garnish for martinis. These canned beans are flavored with lemon, gin, juniper berries, and garlic. Ingredients:
2 cups water |
1/4 cup kosher salt |
3 cups vinegar |
1/4 cup sugar |
16 cups green beans, washed, trimmed and sliced and boiled for 5 minutes |
2 onions, 4-6 cups sliced |
4 -8 garlic cloves |
4 chili peppers |
4 bay leaves |
1 teaspoon mustard seeds |
1 teaspoon peppercorn |
8 juniper berries |
1 tablespoon dill seed |
1 tablespoon dill weed |
8 lemon peel strips |
1 cup gin |
Directions:
1. Sterilize 4 quart canning jars and lids in boiling water.
2. In a large pot combine the water, salt with the vinegar, sugar, bring to boil the lower to a simmer. Add Onions and beans, cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Mean while to each jar add 2 garlic cloves,1 chili pepper, 1 bay leaves, 1/4 of the mustard seeds, 1/4 of the peppercorns, 12 juniper berries, 1/4 of dill weed, dill seed and 2 strips of zest. Pour 1/4 cup gin into each jar.
4. Pack the beans and onions into the jars. Topping with the liquid to 1/4 inch head space.
5. Using a chop stick remove any air bubbles from the beans. Wipe tops and place immediately sterilized lids and rings. Process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath.
6. Seal, and boil in a hot water bath for 10 minutes Store in a dark, cool place.
7. Label and place in a dark place for 2-3 weeks.
8. Serve chilled.
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