I use fresh
hot water to can them, so they are not so thick. I only let my black beans soak 1 hour, unless
they would be very old. This method
works for me; no bean “bricks”, but the beans are not mushy either.
This is
convenient for emergency food storage too; in an emergency, you may not have water
or heat to cook them from the dried state.
Home Canned Black Beans
Amount of Dry Beans
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Half Pint Jars
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Pint Jars
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Quart Jars
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1 Pound
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8 Half Pints
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4 Pints
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2 Quarts
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2 Pounds
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16 Half Pints
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8 Pints
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4 Quarts
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Rinse dry
beans, cover well with boiling water.
Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat
and let soak 1 hour.
Meanwhile,
prepare pressure canner; heating 2-3 quarts of water (read your canner
directions).
Prepare lids according to manufacturers instructions; and have your jars clean and warm. Heat hot water for filling jars.
After
soaking, heat beans to boiling and drain.
Pack jars 3/4 full with hot beans.
Fill with
hot water, leaving 1 inch headspace. Remove bubbles. Wipe rim of jar, place hot previously-simmered lid on jar and screw down
lid.
Process
pints and half pints 75 minutes and quarts 90 minutes at 10 pounds pressure in
your pressure canner. Let pressure drop
naturally, about ½ hour. Remove from
canner and cool on a cloth-covered tray until sealed.
(Processing Times and basic directions from Presto)
I love your site! I have recently branched out in to pressure canning and love your practical advice and recipes. Have you ever added salt to your black beans? Or just season when using?
ReplyDeleteI usually season when using as I most often add them to other dishes, and we try to use a little less sodium in our diets.
DeleteSalt is optional; 1/2 teaspoon for each pint jar, 1 teaspoon for each quart if desired.
Glad you're trying pressure canning, it's a good hobby that pays off too!
Have only water bath canned (peaches, applesauce, jams) in the past...am trying my hand at pressure canning black beans tomorrow! I love your site and have pinned multiple recipes to try for later.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rosey...good luck with your beans. They are one of the easiest things to start learning to pressure can.
DeleteSo helpful with the half pints!! Thank you!
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