Preserve the fresh flavor of your garden harvest with these easy Pressure Canned Green Beans. This classic home canning method transforms fresh green beans into a convenient pantry staple that’s ready whenever you need a quick and nutritious side dish. Whether you grow your own beans or purchase them at a local farmers market, pressure canning allows you to enjoy their flavor all year long.
Home-canned green beans are incredibly versatile and make meal preparation effortless. Simply heat and serve them with butter and herbs, or add them directly to soups, stews, casseroles, pot pies, and slow-cooked roasts. Their tender texture and mild flavor pair well with countless family-favorite recipes.
Using the raw pack method keeps preparation simple while preserving the natural taste of the beans. Because green beans are a low-acid vegetable, they must be processed in a pressure canner to ensure safe preservation. Following current tested processing times provides a shelf-stable product you can confidently enjoy throughout the year.
Whether you’re preserving a bumper crop from your garden or stocking your pantry for busy weeknights, this dependable recipe is a practical addition to your home canning collection.
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Servings: About 7 quart jars or 14 pint jars
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Processing Time: About 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: About 2 hours
Ingredients :
- 14 pounds fresh green beans
- Boiling water
- Canning or pickling salt (optional)
- ½ teaspoon per pint jar
- 1 teaspoon per quart jar
Instructions:
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