Pickled Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound 22-24 pieces fresh green beans, ends trimmed
• 3 cloves of garlic (peeled)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon pickling salt or sea salt
• 1/2 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 tablespoon red peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon keto-friendly sweetener

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine sea salt, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, keto-friendly sweetener, salt, mustard seeds, water, and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir well to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed. The brine is ready to use when the salt and sweetener completely dissolve.

3. 3

   Arrange the trimmed green beans and garlic cloves in a clean glass jar or airtight container. Pour the hot brine solution over the green beans and ensure they're completely covered.

4. 4

   Close the jar tightly and let it sit for 24 hours. This lets the beans soak up the delicious flavors and become crunchy.