Martini Green Beans

Use as a side or a garnish for martinis. These canned beans are flavored with lemon, gin, juniper berries, and garlic.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 40
• Yields: 4 1/2 quarts

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.
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