How to Can Green Beans. Our FIRST Canning Goal REACHED!!!

Our primary goal on the homestead is to grow all of our veggies, fruit, and meat. Today we reached a GREAT goal by officially putting up more than 1 year of canned green beans!!!

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[tnsoftailrider]

In March 2003, my 83 year old mother asked my younger brother and me to plant a garden and grow her some green beans for canning. So we did. In May, we learned she had Acute Myeloid Leukemia and only had a couple of months to live. In the week leading up to July 4th, be picked 300+ pounds of green beans and with the help of mom and 10 other members of the family we broke them up. Then on July 4th, at 6 AM, my brother and I started loading the quart mason jars ad using 6 pressure canners and 3 turkey burners, canned 154 quarts of green beans in 6 hours. We ate some that night and she loved them. She died 18 days later.

[GwynneDear]

My grandfather, who passed this January at 92, canned 250 quarts of beans one year (with some harvesting help from my sister, 2 cousins and me). I inherited all his canning equipment, right on time I must say, and have been doing my best to carry on his tradition of food preservation. His canner has wooden handles and it warms my heart to think about how many quarts of food came out of it. I miss him but every time I look at my shelves full of preserves I know he’s still with me.

[thaboomer]

years ago, my best year at growing green beans, my wife canned 65 quarts. it took us years to eat them. but properly canned, the quality of the bean will last for at least 6 or 7 years. good luck. You guys are an inspiration to the homesteading and homegrown world. Thanks for your work.

[roundmott]

I will say it again, your garden is the best I have ever seen. I love watching your video. For a few minutes everyday they actually trick me into believing I can grow a garden too. LOL Thanks for sharing.

[thereseward]

Canning beans bring back memories with my Grandparents. Grandpa woke at 4am every day until his last days. He was 89 years old when he planted his last garden and grandma canned so the had enough veggies through the winter.

[dumbbunnie]

Your jars look like collection of many generations of hard working ladies treasured jars!

[rose-anndunn]

I so enjoy your videos. Today I processed my first batch of 7 quarts of green beans. Your video makes it so easy as you go step by step and explain in a calm voice! I have always been so afraid of a pressure cooker but today I faced my fear and overcome! Thank you so much for your kind and informative instructions!!!!

[davidwatsonii]

I NOTICED YOU USED LIDS THAT WERE JUST SITTIN THERE AND NOT IN HOT WATER, BRINGS BACK MANY MEMORIES

[impressivesarasarabrown]

This will be my first year to can Green beans, peas and corn . I am so very excited

[angiebaggett]

YOUR CHILDREN ARE SOO BLESSED TO BE ABLE TO SNAP BEANS WITH THE FAMILY!! ITS SOMETHING I MISS ALOT!! MY NIECES AND NEPHEWS DONT KNOW THE JOY OF SNAPPING BEANS AND SHUCKING PEAS!! 😟 THEY DONT KNOW WHAT THEYRE MISSING!! 😍

[RJFord-xsos]

My best friend and I just finished a canner load of 14 pints of green beans. We have never canned green beans before and want to give each of your daughters two gold stars for the hard work they put in to filling those 17 jars for you. We had a great time tonight but it’s 11 o’clock at night on the West Coast we are beat. Thank you so much for the information in your fantastic videos and for sharing your beautiful family with us.

[shannonfbc]

Omg seeing this in my feed gave me flashbacks to snapping beans every darn day for weeks I swear as a kid... Why did we even grow that many 😂😂😂

[keithdeshong]

We always wipe off the rim with a clean cloth just before adding the lid and ring.

[darlenep]

Good Morning Sarah !! You are an AWESOME Teacher, Great Video.. and Dinner Looks YUMMY !!

[bettyjoelauper]

Doesn't that make you feel so rich seeing all those canned beans!!! Great vlog. I just inherited my husbands gmas pressure canner like the one you had on right side of stove.mthank you for the small tutorial!

[johnettebeaver]

I just watched your video on canning dried beans. I soak my dried bean overnight or quick soak, usually try to do overnight. Then I cook then in my pressure cooker with onion, garlic, bacon that was cooked in the pot first, salt and pepper for about 10 to 15 minutes depending on quantity I’m cooking. The quick release the pressure and thicken with cold water and cornstarch. My husband who has eaten pinto beans his entire life says they are the best beans ever. No need to can them, dried beans store very well long term as I put them in my vacuum seal canisters and vacuum all the air out. I’m telling you girl that vacuum sealer was an investment that has paid for itself many times over. I bought my fist one years ago and gave it to my friend when we moved to VT. Went to a yard sale and found the newest model for sale for $10.00!! The person who had bought it apparently put the drip tray in backwards and never used it. Brand new still had the instructions and labels on it. Still have it, it is now 8 years old and I am going to get another one. It will be the best money you ever spend for food preservation. The canisters are the bomb!! They do have to have the edge spotless or they won’t seal! Wipe your edge with a damp cloth and then a dry paper towel. I’ve tried all the tricks. I had a couple of my canisters crack on the bottom and I think it was my fault for vacuuming the too long but when I called they sent me out replacements for free and there is also a special vacuum lid for mason jars! I have found them at thrift stores too. I pray God blessings on you and you family and homestead!!

[barbarabell]

Beautiful jars of green beans. Love your videos, also love your smile and dimples. God Bless

[dumbbunnie]

Green beans canned with diced tomatoes is delicious! I pressure can them on a veggie soup time and they are my favorite way to eat them!

[teajenni]

I recently found your channel. I watch everyday and trying to catch up. I study and practice your as much of your ways as possible. You and your family and those folks like you WORK tirelessly and yet joyfully. I am Susanne, I live in Ayrshire, Scotland and I send you my appreciation and my love. You are an inspiration to us all xxx

[debbiewilson]

That's awesome that the girls are helping!!! Didn't you just LOVE Sight and Sound???