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By Kaleb WyseLast modified on Feb 25, 20264.69 from 16 votes

Green beans are one of the best produce items of the summer, but it's a shame they only last for so long. But when they're canned, they can be enjoyed for the rest of the year!

Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 0 minutes Total Time 55 minutes Jump to Recipe ▼ Three glass jars filled with sliced green beans sitting on white countertop with lids and rings on top

Three glass jars filled with sliced green beans sitting on white countertop with lids and rings on top

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Why I Love Canned Green Beans

The best feeling is when you preserve something that you usually buy at a grocery store. Growing up, each year, Mom would can 30+ quarts of green beans. Because of this, the process has become second nature to me.⁠

I’ve always pressure-canned green beans. That’s what Grandma and Mom always said was best, and it makes sense. Why? Well, beans are very low in acid, so to ensure all the microorganisms and bacteria are killed, pressure-canning is the best way. It allows a much higher temperature to kill all contaminants.⁠

Pressure canning sounds scary to many, but once you read the instructions and do it once, you’ll be a pro! When you are so used to canning like I am, it can be hard to pin down a recipe. So here’s the most common way we pressure our beans.

Food safety tip – Home canning is safest when you follow research-tested recipes and proper processing times. Improper canning can risk botulism. New to canning? See my Canning 101 Guide and consult the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning.

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Canned Green Beans

By Kaleb 4.69 from 16 votes Green beans are one of the best produce items of the summer, but it's a shame they only last for so long. But when they're canned, they can be enjoyed for the rest of the year! Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 0 minutes Pressure Time: 25 minutes Total: 55 minutes Servings: 1 qt jar (can make as many as desired) Three glass jars filled with sliced green beans sitting on white countertop with lids and rings on top

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Equipment

1 pressure canner
1 canning funnel
1 jar lifter
1 regular mouth lid and ring
1 quart jar

Ingredients

▢ 1 lb cleaned green beans per quart jar approximately
▢ 1 tsp canning salt per quart jar
▢ 1 ½ cups boiling water per quart jar

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Instructions

Prepare your pressure canner to the specified instructions.⁠
Clean and cut the beans into bite-size pieces. Fill the sterilized jars about ⅓ full and tap the bottom to the palm of your hand to ensure the beans are packed in well. This will make sure there is no dead space at the bottom of the jar once canned. Repeat for the remaining ⅔ of the jar, leaving ½-inch of headspace at the top.⁠ Add the canning salt to each jar.1 lb cleaned green beans per quart jar, 1 tsp canning salt per quart jar
Pour boiling water over the prepared beans retaining that ½-inch of headspace.⁠1 ½ cups boiling water per quart jar
Place on prepared lids and rings. Tighten to finger tight.⁠
Pressure for 25 minutes at 10 pounds pressure, adjusting for altitude. Watch pressure throughout time and adjust heat as needed to stay at the 10 pounds of pressure.⁠
After 25 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool until the pressure gauge shows zero.⁠ Note: Adjust the time for your elevation according to the USDA canning guide.
Remove from canner and cool 12-24 hours.⁠
Label and store for up to one year.

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Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 18 kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Kaleb Wyse is a New York Times bestselling author behind the popular Wyse Guide website. Living on his fourth-generation Iowa farm, he loves sharing recipes and gardening tips that come from traditions that feel comfortably familiar. His down-to-earth style makes sustainable living and farm life feel like home!

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