This recipe provides a classic Mediterranean pickling brine, perfect for preserving fresh beans or crisp vegetables. By combining white wine vinegar with water, sugar, and salt, you create a balanced foundation that is both tangy and subtly sweet. The addition of smashed garlic cloves infuses the liquid with a deep, aromatic warmth that penetrates the produce during the pickling process. This brine is versatile and essential for creating homemade pickled green beans, cucumbers, or artichokes. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy preparation that yields flavorful results, allowing you to enjoy the taste of summer preserved for months. Ideal for pantry stocking and adding a zesty crunch to salads, charcuterie boards, or as a side dish to rich main courses.
Chapter 6: Beans, The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook
Description
This recipe provides a classic Mediterranean pickling brine, perfect for preserving fresh beans or crisp vegetables. By combining white wine vinegar with water, sugar, and salt, you create a balanced foundation that is both tangy and subtly sweet. The addition of smashed garlic cloves infuses the liquid with a deep, aromatic warmth that penetrates the produce during the pickling process. This brine is versatile and essential for creating homemade pickled green beans, cucumbers, or artichokes. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy preparation that yields flavorful results, allowing you to enjoy the taste of summer preserved for months. Ideal for pantry stocking and adding a zesty crunch to salads, charcuterie boards, or as a side dish to rich main courses.Ingredients
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, combine the white wine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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Stir continuously until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the smashed garlic cloves.
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Allow the brine to cool slightly before pouring it over your prepared beans or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 101.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 97501.0mg4063%
- Total Carbohydrate 25.1g9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 25.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
