Description
Learn how to can vibrant green beans, preserving their flavor and texture for cozy winter meals.
Ingredients
- Fresh green beans
- Water
- Salt (optional)
- Pressure canner
Instructions
- Prepare the green beans by washing and trimming the ends.
- Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes.
- Prepare jars and lids by sterilizing them.
- Pack the blanched green beans into the jars, leaving about 1 inch of headspace.
- Add salt if desired.
- Fill the jars with boiling water, covering the beans completely.
- Wipe the rims of the jars clean and place the lids on top.
- Process the jars in a pressure canner according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Let the jars cool and check for a proper seal.
Notes
You can customize your green beans with various spices or herbs, such as garlic or dill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Canning
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 44
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 6mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg