Canned Green Beans
Pressure canned green beans offer a convenient and delicious way to savor the essence of summer throughout the year. Versatile and packed with flavor, they serve as ideal accompaniments to a variety of dishes, including side dishes, casseroles, salads, and more. With their extended shelf life, pressure canned green beans emerge as essential staples for busy families, providing wholesome goodness whenever needed.
Ingredients
- 15 pounds Fresh green beans
- Canning salt
Instructions
- Wash and trim the ends of the green beans.
- Pack the raw beans into quart jars, leaving 1-inch headspace at the top.
- Add a teaspoon of salt to each jar, if desired.
- Process the jars in a pressure canner for 20 minutes at the appropriate pounds of pressure for your altitude.
- Allow the pressure canner to cool naturally, then remove the jars and let them cool completely on a towel.
- Store the cooled jars in a cool, dark place and enjoy your home-canned green beans throughout the year.
Notes
Other ways to preserve green beans
There are many other methods for preserving green beans, each offering a slightly different flavor profile and texture. In addition to the raw pack and hot pack methods mentioned earlier. Here are some options:
Pickled Green Beans (Dilly Beans): Pickling green beans adds a tangy flavor and crisp texture to this beloved summer vegetable. To make dilly beans, you’ll prepare a brine consisting of vinegar, water, salt, and spices such as dill seeds, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Pack raw green beans into jars along with the brine, then process in a water bath canner for a deliciously tangy treat. Fermented Green Beans: Fermenting green beans is another option for preserving them while enhancing their flavor and nutritional value. Simply pack raw green beans into jars along with a brine made from water and salt, ensuring the beans are fully submerged. Allow the jars to ferment at room temperature for several days to develop their signature tangy flavor before transferring them to cold storage. Blanch and Freeze: If you prefer a simpler method of preserving green beans, blanching and freezing them is a quick and easy option. Begin by blanching the beans in boiling water for a few minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain the beans and pack them into freezer-safe containers or bags, removing as much air as possible before sealing. Frozen green beans can be stored for several months and used in soups, stews, and stir-fries. Pressure Canning with Added Ingredients: Get creative with your green bean canning by adding additional ingredients such as onions, garlic, herbs, or spices to the jars before processing. These flavor-enhancing additions can elevate your canned green beans to new culinary heights, offering endless possibilities for customization and experimentation.
There are many other methods for preserving green beans, each offering a slightly different flavor profile and texture. In addition to the raw pack and hot pack methods mentioned earlier. Here are some options:
Pickled Green Beans (Dilly Beans): Pickling green beans adds a tangy flavor and crisp texture to this beloved summer vegetable. To make dilly beans, you’ll prepare a brine consisting of vinegar, water, salt, and spices such as dill seeds, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Pack raw green beans into jars along with the brine, then process in a water bath canner for a deliciously tangy treat. Fermented Green Beans: Fermenting green beans is another option for preserving them while enhancing their flavor and nutritional value. Simply pack raw green beans into jars along with a brine made from water and salt, ensuring the beans are fully submerged. Allow the jars to ferment at room temperature for several days to develop their signature tangy flavor before transferring them to cold storage. Blanch and Freeze: If you prefer a simpler method of preserving green beans, blanching and freezing them is a quick and easy option. Begin by blanching the beans in boiling water for a few minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain the beans and pack them into freezer-safe containers or bags, removing as much air as possible before sealing. Frozen green beans can be stored for several months and used in soups, stews, and stir-fries. Pressure Canning with Added Ingredients: Get creative with your green bean canning by adding additional ingredients such as onions, garlic, herbs, or spices to the jars before processing. These flavor-enhancing additions can elevate your canned green beans to new culinary heights, offering endless possibilities for customization and experimentation.