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Pickled Runner Bean Recipe

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Dec, 2017
By Sally Osgerby
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This recipe for pickled runner beans is a good way to use up surplus runner beans.

runner bean

Ingredients:

* 1.5lb runner beans
* 1pint malt vinegar
* 1.5lb granulated sugar
* 1 level teaspoon ground allspice
* pepper

runner bean branch

Method
1. String & slice beans

bean slicer

2. Cook in lightly salted boiling water for about 8 minutes & drain.
3. Mix vinegar, sugar, allspice & pepper in pan, & stir over low heat till sugar is dissolved. Bring to boil, simmer for 5 mins.
4. Add drained beans to vinegar mixture & simmer for another 5 mins.
5. Take beans out of vinegar & pack tightly into a clean sterilised jar. Top up the jars with the vinegar mixture so the beans are completely covered.
6. Cover with vinegar proof lids & label.

7.Store in cool, dark place for a fortnight before eating.

This recipe for Pickled Runner Beans makes a delightful Christmas gift; a homemade present which everyone will enjoy!

 

 

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