Pickled Dilly Beans

Silly Dilly Beans

Burst my bubble

I’m in trouble

My garden’s growing

My lawn needs mowing

My writing I reckon

Will have to come second

Vegetables need gathering

Inadequate for lathering

The harvest is calling

And I’m here just stalling

So with you let me share

Try them out if you dare

My Mimi’s recipe for dilly beans

They are not hard to make by any means

Pickled Dilly Beans

4 lbs whole green/string beans

¼ tsp hot red pepper flakes (per pint)

½ tsp whole mustard seed (per pint)

½ tsp dill seed (per pint) I use fresh dill

1 clove garlic per pint

1 Chile pepper per pint (my addition to the recipe)

5 cups white vinegar

5 cups water

½ cup pickling/canning salt

Wash and trim beans.  Pack lengthwise into hot, clean pint jars.  Add pepper, mustard, dill and garlic to each jar in the amount indicated.  Combine water, salt and vinegar and bring to a boil.  Pour boiling liquid over beans, leaving ½ inch head space.  Adjust the lids and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.  Remove the jars from canner, cool, wipe, label and store in cool dry place.

© Crackerberries 2012

Green Bean Chicken Cacciatore

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1½ lb chicken skinned chicken pieces

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 fresh mushrooms, sliced

2 cups chopped stewed tomatoes, drained

½ cup dry red wine

1 Tbsp oregano

1 tsp thyme

6 oz tomato paste

Salt & pepper

1 lb fresh green beans, steamed

Cooked white rice

Salt and pepper all sides of chicken pieces.  Heat olive oil in cast iron fry pan on medium high heat; reduce to medium heat and add chicken to sear.  Cook 4-5 minutes per side until all pieces are golden brown. 

Remove chicken and drain any grease leaving about 1 tbsp in pan.  Add garlic, onions and green peppers and cook for 8-10 minutes then add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes longer.  Add tomatoes, wine, oregano and thyme, blend in well and bring to a boil. 

Return chicken to pan, reduce heat, cover and cook 30 minutes; stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste to thicken and cook uncovered 15 minutes longer.  Depending on how you like your food mixed together, serve over rice and/or with fresh green beans.

                       

© Crackerberries 2011