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Father’s wax beans

The recipe is from Martha Stewart but beans are my father’s – hence the name. Delicious as substitute of sour pickles in salad or as an attachment.

Preparation time 50 minutes .. Durability 1 year

INGREDIENTS .. 2 jars

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

PREPARATION

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.

I did only one jar – to test it first.


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