How to Can Dry Beans

Step 1

Remove any foreign objects from beans

Step 2

Place in large bowl and cover with water

Step 3

Optional: Add 2 Tablespoons whey, vinegar, or lemon juice to soaking water

Step 4

Soak overnight

Step 5

Drain and rinse beans

Step 6

Place in large pot

Step 7

Cover with 2 inches of fresh water

Step 8

Bring to a boil, stirring frequently and watching to prevent boiling over

Step 9

Ladle beans into hot jars (no need to sterilize as long as they’re clean and hot), leaving 1″ headspace

Step 10

Fill with cooking liquid, again, leaving 1″ headspace

Step 11

Put lids and rings on jars

Step 12

Place jars in pressure canner and process at 10 pounds* pressure:

Step 13

Pints for 1 hour, 15 minutes

Step 14

Quarts for 1 hour, 30 minutes

Step 15

Remove from canner and let cool, checking all lids for proper seals before storing