Szechuan Pickled Green Beans

[GotGarlic]

Szechuan Pickled Green Beans
Adapted from ""Put 'em Up!" by Sherri Brooks Vinton

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon whole Szechuan peppercorns (black peppercorns can be substituted)
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced into coins
2 garlic cloves, sliced

Prepare an ice-water bath in a large bowl. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 1 minute, then remove to the ice-water bath. Remove beans to kitchen towels and dry thoroughly. Pack the beans vertically in a quart jar.

Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute. Pour the hot brine over the beans to cover by 1/2 inch. Leave 1/2 inch of headspace between the top of the liquid and the lid. Cool, cover, and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Let sit for a day or so before eating, to let the flavors combine. These make a nice side dish or topping for stir-fries.

 

[Kayelle]

This looks like a winner, GG! I'm going to use it for fresh asparagus, my favorite vegetable.
Copied and printed. Thanks.

 

[GotGarlic]

That's a good idea - I'll try it with asparagus, too

 

[pacanis]

Just a day or two is all it takes? Cool.
I'll be giving this a try!

 

[pacanis]

Hey, GG,
If I'm not going to eat the ginger do I still need to scrape it with a spoon?

 

[GotGarlic]

No, I think it's just a texture thing with the ginger peel. Let me know how you like them.

 

[pacanis]

Thanks.
I'm going to pickle a little cauliflower, too.

 

[Dawgluver]

Thanks, GG!

 

[Andy M.]

Thanks.
I'm going to pickle a little cauliflower, too.

Pickles! The only worthwhile use for the white vegetable.

 

[Dawgluver]

Pickles! The only worthwhile use for the white vegetable.

No it's not.....

 

[Snip 13]

Gimme gimme gimme!!!! I love pickles!

 

[mcnerd]

Love pickled cauliflower, but also cauliflower pizza crust, faux mashed potatoes, cauliflower rice, popcorn roasted cauliflower, "Buffalo Chicken" cauliflower, cauliflower Spanish Rice, and the list goes on and on.