Wasabi Green Beans

By ivybliss

Ingredients

• 4 cups brown rice vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• 4 pounds green beans, trimmed to fit into jars
• Per jar
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons wasabi powder

Preparation

Step 1

Bring the vinegar, water, and salt to a boil in a medium nonreactive pot. Stir to dissolve the salt. Place garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and wasabi powder in each hot jar. Pack the beans in tightly.
Pour boiling brine over the beans, leaving 1⁄2 inch headspace and making sure the beans are submerged. Check for air bubbles, wipe the rims, and seal. Process for 10 minutes, adjusting for elevation. Yield: 4 pints