Sweet Pickled Wax/Green Beans

By ClaudiaJan

Ingredients

• 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

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

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.