I’m going to warn you. The next two weeks, there may be an absurd number of photos in each post. Why? Because they were all too darn pretty and I just have to share them all. Well ok, not all or we would be here all day, but a fair amount.
A few weeks ago, I tried canning for the first time. I went to a canning class with a friend and the whole thing was demystified for me. I love it. It seems almost like magic really. You can put whatever you want in a jar, heat it, seal it, and it can live on your shelf for a year. I guess I had always assumed that it was more complicated, that you had to have some kind of special preservatives that you add or something. 
But no. It is not a complicated process and it is very satisfying. Over the next two weeks, I’m going to share four recipes for canning things and I’ll share even more pictures. 
When I was at the canning event, one of the hosts had made her own sweet pickled asparagus and it was delicious. I knew immediately that I wanted to pickle some green beans. With this brine recipe, I decided to do some carrots, some green beans, and some combo jars.
First up, find some beautiful carrots.
And then some green beans too.
Don’t these just look like something you want to take on a picnic? I am looking forward to adding these to an appetizer tray this Thanksgiving. And I imagine they will be shipped out over the holidays this year in gift baskets as well. But, they have to sit for 2-3 weeks to pickle, so start thinking about making these soon!
Spicy Pickled Carrots and Green Beans
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh carrots, quartered if thick
- 2 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup salt
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 bunch fresh dill weed
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
- Get a very large pot of water very hot. If you do not have a canning pot with a rack to keep the glass from touching the bottom of the pan, then a steamer basket works well, as long as the water is high enough to cover the top of your jars. Sterilize 6 (1/2 pint) jars with rings and lids. Set them somewhere clean to dry. Trim green beans and carrots to 1/4 inch shorter than your jars.
- In a large saucepan, stir together the vinegar, water and salt. In each jar, place 1 sprig of dill, one clove garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Pack green beans and carrots into the jars so they are standing on their ends.
- Ladle the boiling brine into the jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the tops. Wipe the rims clean with a clean cloth. Seal jars with lids and rings. Place in a hot water bath so they are covered by 1 inch of water. Simmer but do not boil for 10 minutes to process. Remove and set somewhere out of the way to cool. Do not touch for 24 hours. Test jars for a good seal by pressing on the center of the lid. It should not move. Refrigerate any jars that do not seal properly. Let pickles ferment for 2 to 3 weeks before eating.
Photographs by Jessica Yager
February 11, 2015 at 1:43 pm
Thanks a bunch for sharing this with all of us you actually know what you’re talking about! Bookmarked. Kindly also visit my website =). We could have a link exchange arrangement between us!
February 11, 2015 at 1:47 pm
I’m not sure where you’re getting your information, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for magnificent info I was looking for this information for my mission.
February 11, 2015 at 2:10 pm
Pretty section of content. I just stumbled upon your site and in accession capital to assert that I acquire actually enjoyed account your blog posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing to your augment and even I achievement you access consistently quickly.
February 11, 2015 at 2:17 pm
Hi there, I log on to your new stuff daily. Your humoristic style is witty, keep up the good work!
February 11, 2015 at 3:06 pm
I just intend to inform you you the fact that I’m really new to wordpress blogging and very much loved your review. Probably I am likely to save your webpage post . You truly have impressive article writing. Delight In it for discussing with us your internet page.
February 11, 2015 at 3:48 pm
You could definitely see your enthusiasm within the paintings you write. The world hopes for even more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. All the time follow your heart.
February 11, 2015 at 3:48 pm
Pretty section of content. I just stumbled upon your website and in accession capital to assert that I acquire in fact enjoyed account your blog posts. Anyway I’ll be subscribing to your augment and even I achievement you access consistently fast.
February 11, 2015 at 3:53 pm
I’m also writing to let you understand of the nice experience our daughter had checking your site. She figured out many pieces, including what it is like to possess a very effective helping spirit to make the others just understand chosen complex subject matter. You actually surpassed our desires. Many thanks for displaying such priceless, trustworthy, explanatory as well as fun thoughts on this topic to Gloria.
February 11, 2015 at 3:53 pm
Hello. remarkable job. I did not imagine this. This is a splendid story. Thanks!
February 11, 2015 at 3:54 pm
I have been surfing online more than 3 hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It is pretty worth enough for me. Personally, if all website owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the net will be a lot more useful than ever before.
February 11, 2015 at 4:00 pm
Thank you, I have recently been looking for information approximately this subject for a long time and yours is the greatest I have found out till now. But, what concerning the conclusion? Are you certain about the source?
February 11, 2015 at 4:01 pm
I simply could not go away your website prior to suggesting that I extremely enjoyed the usual info a person provide on your guests? Is going to be back frequently in order to investigate cross-check new posts
February 11, 2015 at 4:01 pm
Thank you for every other informative site. Where else may just I am getting that kind of info written in such a perfect manner? I’ve a project that I’m just now working on, and I have been on the look out for such information.
February 11, 2015 at 4:03 pm
I am just commenting to make you understand of the exceptional encounter my wife’s princess experienced using the blog. She picked up lots of details, with the inclusion of how it is like to have an amazing helping mood to get a number of people really easily master several very confusing topics. You undoubtedly exceeded our expected results. Thanks for rendering such essential, trusted, revealing and as well as easy thoughts on your topic to Janet.
February 11, 2015 at 4:03 pm
I have been absent for a while, but now I remember why I used to love this site. Thanks , I will try and check back more frequently. How frequently you update your web site?
February 11, 2015 at 4:14 pm
Thank you for the good writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it. Look advanced to far added agreeable from you! However, how can we communicate?
February 11, 2015 at 4:15 pm
This is very interesting, You are a very skilled blogger. I have joined your rss feed and look forward to seeking more of your wonderful post. Also, I’ve shared your site in my social networks!
February 11, 2015 at 4:32 pm
Wonderful work! That is the type of info that are supposed to be shared across the internet. Shame on the seek engines for not positioning this post upper! Come on over and consult with my web site . Thank you =)
February 11, 2015 at 5:08 pm
You actually make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this matter to be actually something which I think I would never understand. It seems too complex and extremely broad for me. I am looking forward for your next post, I’ll try to get the hang of it!
February 11, 2015 at 5:17 pm
I think this is among the most significant information for me. And i’m glad reading your article. But wanna remark on some general things, The web site style is wonderful, the articles is really nice : D. Good job, cheers
February 11, 2015 at 5:54 pm
You’ll find it practically unattainable to see well-advised americans on this theme, in addition you appear like you understand which you’re revealing! Excellent
February 11, 2015 at 5:57 pm
As a Newbie, I am permanently exploring online for articles that can be of assistance to me. Thank you
February 11, 2015 at 7:20 pm
Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wished to say that I’ve truly enjoyed browsing your blog posts. After all I will be subscribing to your rss feed and I hope you write again soon!
February 11, 2015 at 8:18 pm
You’ll find it mostly unattainable to see well-educated visitors on this area, however you come across as like you comprehend the things that you’re raving about! With Thanks
February 11, 2015 at 8:46 pm
I’m very happy to read this. This is the type of manual that needs to be given and not the accidental misinformation that is at the other blogs. Appreciate your sharing this greatest doc.
February 11, 2015 at 10:01 pm
you’re in point of fact a good webmaster. The website loading velocity is amazing. It sort of feels that you are doing any unique trick. Moreover, The contents are masterwork. you have performed a excellent job in this subject!
February 11, 2015 at 10:16 pm
I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own weblog and was wondering what all is needed to get setup? I’m assuming having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny? I’m not very web smart so I’m not 100% positive. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Appreciate it|
February 11, 2015 at 10:28 pm
Hey there! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a group of volunteers and starting a new initiative in a community in the same niche. Your blog provided us valuable information to work on. You have done a outstanding job!|
February 11, 2015 at 10:57 pm
It¡¦s actually a cool and useful piece of information. I¡¦m glad that you simply shared this helpful information with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.
February 11, 2015 at 11:19 pm
Oh my goodness! Impressive article dude! Thank you so much, However I am going through problems with your RSS. I don’t know why I cannot subscribe to it. Is there anybody else getting similar RSS issues? Anybody who knows the answer will you kindly respond? Thanks!!|
February 12, 2015 at 12:01 am
It is actually almost unattainable to encounter well-aware individuals on this niche, however you appear like you be aware of the things that you’re covering! Thanks A Lot
February 12, 2015 at 12:07 am
There is clearly a bundle to realize about this. I consider you made various nice points in features also.
February 12, 2015 at 12:51 am
I¡¦ll right away seize your rss feed as I can not to find your email subscription hyperlink or e-newsletter service. Do you have any? Please permit me know in order that I may subscribe. Thanks.
February 12, 2015 at 1:35 am
Major thankies for the article post.Thanks Again. Cool.
February 12, 2015 at 3:24 am
I haven¡¦t checked in here for a while because I thought it was getting boring, but the last several posts are great quality so I guess I¡¦ll add you back to my everyday bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂
February 12, 2015 at 4:55 am
Thanks again for the article.Really looking forward to read more. Keep writing.
February 12, 2015 at 5:01 am
I am continually looking online for ideas that can assist me. Thank you!
February 12, 2015 at 5:59 am
I haven¡¦t checked in here for a while because I thought it was getting boring, but the last several posts are great quality so I guess I¡¦ll add you back to my everyday bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂
February 12, 2015 at 6:32 am
It’s perfect time to make some plans for the future and it’s time to be happy. I have read this post and if I could I want to suggest you few interesting things or advice. Maybe you could write next articles referring to this article. I want to read even more things about it!
February 12, 2015 at 7:10 am
I was recommended this website by my cousin. I am not sure whether this post is written by him as nobody else know such detailed about my difficulty. You’re incredible! Thanks!
February 12, 2015 at 7:14 am
Practical info that you can tell the attorney took the time to write himself – but without the “lawyerspeak”!
February 12, 2015 at 7:28 am
I and also my buddies were actually going through the great information and facts from the website while instantly got a horrible suspicion I never thanked the web site owner for them. Those young men were definitely for this reason stimulated to learn them and have seriously been loving these things. Thanks for getting quite thoughtful and also for having this form of good resources most people are really wanting to know about. Our sincere regret for not expressing appreciation to you sooner.
February 12, 2015 at 7:35 am
I would like to thnkx for the efforts you’ve put in writing this site. I’m hoping the same high-grade blog post from you in the upcoming as well. Actually your creative writing abilities has encouraged me to get my own web site now. Really the blogging is spreading its wings fast. Your write up is a good example of it.
February 12, 2015 at 7:36 am
My Partner And I really desire to inform you the fact that I’m just beginner to online blogging and utterly admired your article. More than likely I am probably to bookmark your article post . You indeed have excellent article topic. Get Pleasure From it for sharing with us your website report.
February 12, 2015 at 8:23 am
I merely want to reveal to you that I am new to blog posting and pretty much valued your site. Most likely I am likely to store your post post . You definitely have fantastic article subject. Like it for share-out with us your site page.
February 12, 2015 at 8:35 am
Thank you for the good writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it. Look advanced to more added agreeable from you! However, how can we communicate?
February 12, 2015 at 10:35 am
Wow! This can be one particular of the most useful blogs We’ve ever arrive across on this subject. Basically Wonderful. I am also a specialist in this topic so I can understand your hard work.
February 12, 2015 at 10:42 am
I simply wanted to compose a small word in order to thank you for some of the marvelous points you are writing on this site. My extensive internet look up has at the end of the day been rewarded with beneficial suggestions to go over with my close friends. I ‘d believe that most of us website visitors are quite lucky to live in a magnificent site with very many lovely individuals with insightful guidelines. I feel truly fortunate to have seen your entire weblog and look forward to some more cool moments reading here. Thanks again for a lot of things.
February 12, 2015 at 11:07 am
I am also commenting to let you understand what a perfect encounter my wife’s girl experienced reading your blog. She even learned many pieces, most notably how it is like to have an awesome teaching heart to have other folks with no trouble thoroughly grasp selected impossible subject matter. You really exceeded our expected results. Thank you for presenting these practical, dependable, revealing not to mention fun tips about your topic to Evelyn.
February 12, 2015 at 11:29 am
Hi my friend! I wish to say that this article is awesome, great written and come with almost all significant infos. I¡¦d like to see more posts like this .