Step 1

Make your brine: in a saucepan, bring water, vinegar, salt, sugar, and garlic to a boil.

Step 2

Once it has boiled and the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat, set aside and allow it to come to room temperature.

Step 3

Blanch the beans: boil green beans for 1 minute, and then drain and immediately put in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes. Drain the beans and set aside.

Step 4

In clean jars, place onion, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes in the bottom.

Step 5

Add beans to the jars. Tuck some of the dill amongst the beans.

Step 6

Pour the brine over the beans, put a lid on them and keep them on the counter for 12 hours.

Step 7

AFter 12 hours, transfer to the fridge. Allow them to sit in the fridge for 2 days before consuming.