Spicy Garlic Dilly Beans

 

Ingredients
1 pound green beans
1 quart water
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar, optional
3 cloves garlic cut in half
⅛ cup fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions
Wash your green beans and trim to fit in your jar, leaving one inch of head space.
Place the beans, garlic, red pepper flakes, peppercorns, and dill in your jar, packing beans very tightky.
In a saucepan, bring the water, salt, and sugar (if using) to a boil, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for a minute or two to cool slightly.
Carefully pour the brine into your jar, making sure all of the vegetables are fully covered.
Cover jar and allow to ferment at room temperature for up to 8 days, depending upon how sour you want your beans. Check daily, replenishing brine if needed, and releasing gases caused by fermentation.
Cover the jar and place it in the refrigerator when the beans are fermented to your liking.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months
Enjoy!