Are you tired of the hassle of soaking beans overnight before canning? Want to save time and still enjoy the convenience of home-canned beans? Look no further! In this post, we’ll share a rebel recipe for pressure canning dried beans without the need for pre-soaking. With a few simple steps, you’ll have jars of perfectly canned beans ready for your next meal.
The Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 cup dry beans for every quart jar
• 1 tsp salt for every quart jar
• water
Instructions:
1. Prepare Your Jars: Ensure your canning jars are clean and sterilized. For this recipe, we’ll use quart-sized jars.
2. Fill Jars with Beans: Begin by filling each quart jar with 1 cup of dry beans. You can use your favorite bean variety – whether it’s black beans, kidney beans, or pinto beans.
3. Add Salt: For each quart jar, add 1 teaspoon of salt. This enhances the flavor of the beans and acts as a preservative.
4. Add Water: Carefully pour water into each jar, leaving about a 1-inch headspace at the top. This allows room for expansion during canning. The beans will triple in size during processing.
5. Debubble: Use a debubbling tool or a plastic utensil to remove any air bubbles trapped in the jar. This ensures even canning.
6. Seal the Jars: Place the lids on the jars and tighten them to fingertip tightness. This means closing them firmly but not too tightly.
7. Pressure Canning: Process the filled jars in a pressure canner according to the appropriate pressure for your location. Typically, this involves processing at 10 lbs of pressure. Consult your canner’s manual for specific instructions. Different altitude's have different requirements.
8. Processing Time: Process the jars for 90 minutes. This duration ensures that the beans are safely preserved and ready for long-term storage.
Congratulations! You’ve just created your own batch of home-canned beans without the hassle of pre-soaking. These canned beans are not only convenient but also a versatile addition to your pantry. They can be used in soups, stews, salads, and many other dishes.
Remember, proper canning techniques are essential for safety. Always follow recommended pressure canning guidelines for your location. If you’re in need of a reliable pressure canner, check out the Presto Pressure Canner – it’s the tool I trust and recommend for this recipe.
Now, you have a supply of canned beans that will make meal preparation a breeze. Enjoy your home-canned beans in various recipes, and share your culinary creations with the world!
Leave questions in the comments, and I'd be happy to provide more specific information regarding the canning process. :-)
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