canning beansIf you wonder what are the kinds of beans that you can use for canning? Then the only thing that you should take care of is that beans should be crisp and mature. The fresher the beans are the better it is for canning. The way to enjoy the beans for long is to do homemade canning.

Let us take a look at the basics about canning beans so that you can do it yourself at home. For a ½ pound of raw bean canning you will require a quart jar. With a heap of un-prepared green bean you can get around 14-20 quart jars.

The process of canning beans is as simple as canning any other fresh vegetable.

First you will need to get the jars and the lids ready. A chip or cracked jar should not be used in any case as it can lead to spoiling the canned item. The lids with rusted metal or dented should also not be used. Sterilize the jars and lids completely by boiling it in hot water for around 10 minutes. You can also use the dishwasher sterilize cycle also for the process. Just before you use them put the jars in hot water.

Next is to prepare the beans for canning. Wash and trim the ends. Make 2-3 pieces of beans of whatever length you prefer. When you put the raw beans in the jars make sure to leave one inch space at the top. The space is left as the beans expand when cooked. Also add ½ teaspoon of salt to it. Now pour the hot water in the jar covering the beans. If you see any air bubble make sure to remove them. Close the jar lit tightly.

In order to cook the beans in the pressure cooker, fill the cooker with 3-4 inch of water. It will save you time if you pre-heat the water in the pressure cooker and then later carefully place the jars. Once the pressure is reached to 11 pounds let the beans cook for 25 minutes.
Once done carefully take out the hot jars and place them on a cooling rack to thoroughly cool.

Now you are all set to enjoy your canned beans and also add the flavor to other items when cooking special meals for your family and friends. Homemade canning saves you money especially when the grocery prices are sky rocketing. You can look for cheap canning jars and also re-use your old cans. But you will have to replace the lid every time as the old lid can possibly allow the bacteria to enter the jars. Canning your own food has even the health benefits as you will not be using the preservatives that are used in most grocery store canned food.

Homemade canning can also be a fun exercise and canning beans picked fresh from your own garden can be even more exciting. Explore the various online homemade canning processes and find more detailed info on canning beans.