Preserving Green Beans Italian Style

Name: Preserving Green Beans Italian Style
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 pound green beans ((1/2 kilo)); 3 cups water ((708 grams)); 2 cups white wine vinegar ((472 grams)); 1-2 teaspoons salt; 1-2 cloves garlic finely chopped; 2-3 pinches hot pepper flakes; ½-1 teaspoon oregano; 4-5 sprigs parsley finely chopped (or more if desired); salt to taste*; 2-3 cups oil (corn, sunflower or olive oil) (more if necessary) ((448-672 grams)); 2 half quart mason jars** ((2x500 grams jars))

Prep 10 min Cook 10 min Serves 2 Source

Ingredients

1 pound green beans ((1/2 kilo))
3 cups water ((708 grams))
2 cups white wine vinegar ((472 grams))
1-2 teaspoons salt
1-2 cloves garlic finely chopped
2-3 pinches hot pepper flakes
½-1 teaspoon oregano
4-5 sprigs parsley finely chopped (or more if desired)
salt to taste*
2-3 cups oil (corn, sunflower or olive oil) (more if necessary) ((448-672 grams))
2 half quart mason jars** ((2x500 grams jars))

Steps

1
In a large pot add vinegar and water bring to a boil then add the salt and trimmed green beans, stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally for approximately 8-12 minutes or until al dente*, then drain well and place the beans on a clean tea towel to dry completely.
2
While the beans are cooling, sterilize your jars (see post for your preferred method).
3
Place the dry beans in a large bowl and toss well with garlic, hot pepper flakes, oregano, parsley and salt (if needed). Then add the beans to the clean sterilized jars, be sure to leave about 1/2 inch from the top of the jar free. Cover the beans completely with oil, close and store in a cool dry area for 1-2 weeks before tasting. Enjoy!