Pickled Beans Or Sauerkraut

Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 20 Cuisine: American

Tangy and crunchy pickled beans or sauerkraut offer a delightful burst of sour flavor, perfect as a condiment or side dish. This versatile recipe suits those who enjoy homemade preserved vegetables with a crisp texture and bold taste, ideal for picnics, gatherings, or adding a zing to meals.

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Ingredients

  • 2 gallons green beans, cooked
  • 4 cans whole kernel corn
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 2/3 cup pickling salt
  • 1 gallon water
  • Chopped cabbage (if making kraut)

Instructions

  1. Boil water, white vinegar, and pickling salt until the salt dissolves.
  2. Allow the vinegar mixture to cool to room temperature.
  3. Cook the green beans until tender, then cool and drain.
  4. Add the drained whole kernel corn to the beans.
  5. Mix the beans and corn together, then place in a glass or stone container.
  6. Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the vegetables, ensuring they are covered.
  7. Let stand at room temperature for 4 days or until they reach desired sourness.
  8. Transfer the pickled vegetables into jars.
  9. Process the jars in a hot water bath for a few minutes to seal.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

33 kcal 2% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.2g 2% DV
Total Fat 0.2g
Carbs 6.1g 2% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 0.8g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 128.3mg 6% DV
Potassium 168.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 198.8mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 8.8mg 10% DV
Calcium 33.5mg 3% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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