Martini Green Beans

Name: Martini Green Beans
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 3 cups vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 16 cups green beans, washed, trimmed and sliced and boiled for 5 minutes; 2 onions, 4-6 cups sliced; 4 -8 garlic cloves; 4 chili peppers; 4 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon peppercorn; 8 juniper berries; 1 tablespoon dill seed; 1 tablespoon dill weed; 8 lemon peel strips; 1 cup gin

16 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 cups water
1/4 cup kosher salt
3 cups vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
16 cups green beans, washed, trimmed and sliced and boiled for 5 minutes
2 onions, 4-6 cups sliced
4 -8 garlic cloves
4 chili peppers
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon peppercorn
8 juniper berries
1 tablespoon dill seed
1 tablespoon dill weed
8 lemon peel strips
1 cup gin

Directions

1

Sterilize 4 quart canning jars and lids in boiling water.
2

In a large pot combine the water, salt with the vinegar, sugar, bring to boil the lower to a simmer. Add Onions and beans, cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes.
3

Mean while to each jar add 2 garlic cloves,1 chili pepper, 1 bay leaves, 1/4 of the mustard seeds, 1/4 of the peppercorns, 12 juniper berries, 1/4 of dill weed, dill seed and 2 strips of zest. Pour 1/4 cup gin into each jar.
4

Pack the beans and onions into the jars. Topping with the liquid to 1/4 inch head space.
5

Using a chop stick remove any air bubbles from the beans. Wipe tops and place immediately sterilized lids and rings. Process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath.
6

Seal, and boil in a hot water bath for 10 minutes Store in a dark, cool place.
7

Label and place in a dark place for 2-3 weeks.
8

Serve chilled.
9

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