Canning Green Beans

Step 1

Start by preparing your jars and getting water in the canner heating. You want the canner hot, but not boiling, when the jars are ready to be processed. If you are new to using a pressure canner, see this article for full pressure canning instructions. Including more detailed information and step-by-step instructions on how a pressure canner works.

Step 2

Rinse beans in cold water. Snap beans to desired size.

Step 3

Add canning salt to jars (1/2 tsp. for pints, 1 tsp. for quarts). Pack beans tightly into jars.

Step 4

Fill jar with clean boiling water, leaving 1” headspace.

Step 5

Remove bubbles. Wipe the rim clean and place on seal and ring.

Step 6

Place jar in the warm canner. Proceed to fill all jars.

Step 7

Process in a pressure canner according to the instructions below.

Step 8

Rinse beans in cold water and snap beans to desired size.

Step 9

Put beans in a pot of boiling water. Boil 5 minutes.

Step 10

Add canning salt to the jar (1/2 tsp. for pints, 1 tsp. for quarts).

Step 11

Pack beans loosely into jar (don’t squish).

Step 12

Cover with clean boiling water, leaving 1” headspace.

Step 13

Remove bubbles, wipe the rims clean and place on seal and ring.

Step 14

Place jar in the warm canner. Proceed to fill all jars.

Step 15

Process in a pressure canner according to the instructions. Processing time is listed below. Be sure to adjust for your altitude.