Small green beans preserved in the sun

Small green beans preserved in the sun

Vegetarian

A family recipe: green beans left in jars in the sun for seven days, then preserved in a vinegar and salt brine to keep them fresh.

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This traditional method involves exposing the green beans to the sun for seven days, in sealed jars. They are then placed back in jars with a mixture of water, vinegar, and salt.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time—
  • Resting168 hr
  • Total168 hr 20 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodpreservation
  • Estimated cost$2.19 $0.37 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

6 people
  • $2.08
  • $0.06
  • $0.05

Prices from US supermarkets.

Directions

  1. Wash the green beans and place them in glass jars filled with water, ensuring the lids seal properly. ≈ 2 min
  2. Place the jars in a sunny location. ≈ 3 min
  3. After seven days, remove the beans, empty the jars, and wash the beans. ≈ 8 min
  4. Wash the jars very carefully and return the beans to them. ≈ 2 min
  5. Fill the jars halfway with water and halfway with vinegar, add salt, and seal them. ≈ 10 min
  6. Store in a cool, dry place, away from strong odors. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Small green beans preserved in the sun

  • small green beans$2.08
  • vinegar$0.06
  • salt$0.05

Total$2.19

that's $0.37 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • small green beans
  • water
  • vinegar
  • salt

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