How to Can Dry Beans! Filling our canners pantry! Day 28

[@patricksmith3316]

Jessica, watching you preserve veggies takes me back to when I was a kid. We owned a little 16 acre farm, of which, we grew about 7 acres worth of produce. And I mean anything you can think of, almost. I remember Mom canning all that fresh stuff, especially beans. LOTS of beans. I tell you one thing. We never went hungry, between that, hunting and fishing. Thank you for the memories. I'm now a 60 year old man. 😊❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s amazing! Best way to grow up and live

[@patricksmith3316]

Definitely

[@connietinkham9311]

Jessica, your grandmother is so sweet. ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I think so too!

[@lynsmith2698]

Hey Jessica…..wow what can I say….you are a rock star. Deep cleaned the house and canned a ton of beans and made a beautiful dinner. Thank you 🌷🇨🇦🌷

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! You too!

[@carolranigler6912]

The jars of beans look amazingly delicious! I love how beautiful your relationship with your GMom is! What a blessing for you all❤. Love this video! Thank you so much for sharing

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much! She is the most amazing lady to have ever lived

[@donnabaldwin5824]

Hello Jessica, first I would like to thank you for everything you teach me and share, you have inspired me to get back into my veggie garden and get back into WB canning, I love every episode, thank you again for sharing your life and family ❤.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You are so welcome!

[@KathyDavis-io3gs]

Just wanted to tell you what an inspiration you are to me. I live in Georgia on 5 acres. Not a homestead, but you are inspiring us to develop a more sustainable life. You are my 2024 Martha Stewart 😉. Your homestead is beautiful; love your family and the way you and your husband respect and love each other e each other. You are such a hard worker. Thank you thank you thank you for being my daily motivation. May God continue to richly bless you and yours

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That is awesome!

[@tracysaronofficeadmin4100]

I absolutely love all the cooking and the tips on food storage. I have learned so much from you!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@cejce03]

I’m an “older” person but I’m learning So much from you and your videos👍❤️

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Mel-vu9ss]

I think even in the hardest of time we can always find something to be grateful for. I loved seeing the crosses on the wall in the background. I am always thankful for the cross.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s so very true, you just stop and change the mind direction and say what can I be thankful for

[@OrdinaryOwens]

Love G Ma!!! I am 51 and miss my mom and G MA….love watching yall so very much! Have a great Labor Day folks!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks so much happy Labor Day to you too

[@annaking9213]

Fun seeing how you can beans. Love your hair braided.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! 🤗

[@patriciawoodward2566]

I had to come back and re-watch because my husband decided he wanted some jalapeño beans after I told him about them. I'll do mine in pints, so I figure I can half the spice per jar. I'm excited to try these. Thank you for sharing.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s perfect! Love it

[@sandeVBL]

I like your process. I’ll try that next time.

[@shannonhawkins260]

I love how you’ve “been there, done that “, with the financial aspect of canning different (cheaper) foods, beans for example, because that’s a lot of people right now, wanting to preserve their own food but having to buy what they can afford to get…, anyhoo, love your videos Jessica, thank you and have a blessed day 😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you I can see buying them but doing it yourself is much cheaper

[@sherrygonder2577]

I enjoy watching you everyday. It brings back memories of my mom doing a lot of canning and gardening. Take care. Hopefully get to watch you again tomorrow lol

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks so much

[@jennifermartin5066]

Getting it done again, Jessica!! You are an inspiration. Just want to say; I think is awesome that you are caring for you grandmother. You are a true servant of the Lord. Love hearing her chime in on your videos. She is so sweet. My husband is away right now in Vermont for the week. So I know how you feel about seeing your man. I’m ready for him to be home. Getting the things done here as well before he does. Enjoy your time together! Blessings!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much! She is such a beautiful blessing to me

[@sarahschlosser1203]

Glad Aaron and you got to spend time together. Enjoyed listening to you and GMa talking about the beans. This is a skill I haven't tried without canning, after watching it looks simple enough. Thanks!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I missed him! That sweet man brought me new over alls!

[@sarahschlosser1203]

@@modernhomesteadalaska he knows the way to your ❤️

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

You are a machine! Love it! Great dedication to this challenge! ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much! So much love for it

[@ShannonLivesey]

Great tips, my friend! Enjoy your hubby time 🎉 I'm planning for black, pinto, and pork n beans in 2 weeks. Love not having to buy these products 😊. Hi G-mom! I loved she called you honeybun.😊 take good care, Milnes fam! 😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Hello friend! Thank you

[@TamooMeadows-hf7px]

Your kitchen is gorgeous. Marvelous staging.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@debbieorazi2518]

I use a lot of assorted dried beans in my cooking to up the fiber and protein of meals. Usually just cooking them in the Instant Pot and then freezing in small bags, but then you have to remember to defrost the day before using, etc. Pressure canning looks so much easier and convenient. Thank you for the many practical and useful videos this month!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That's a great idea! Both can be used

[@charlenegrady8781]

Great video Jessica. We eat a lot of beans and I never thought about canning them but after this video I am going to do it. Especially the retried. Thank you so much for sharing. Take care from Cape Cod🌸🇺🇸

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Hope you like it!

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi Jessica and sweet family! I was raised on pinto beans, cornbread and kraut or potatoes. My favorite was chow chow on my beans. You ate what you raised in the garden and winter was mostly from canned foods. Your beans look beautiful and tasty. Your grandmother was raised during the depression I’m guessing and beans were a staple. Glad Aaron got to come home and you got to spend some time together. Hope everyone has a very blessed night!

[@carriefischer9552]

OH IM SURE JESSICA AND HER HUSBAND, Aaron WILL HAVE A GOOD NIGHT 🌃 UP IN ALASKA AND IT SOUNDS LIKE THAT THERE GETTING READY FOR THE FALL SEASON TOO UP IN ALASKA AND BEFORE THEY KNOW IT ITLL BE WINTER UP IN ALASKA AND ALL OVER THE US

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

She was just raised so very very poor. Her mom had 12 kids when her dad ran off with the young woman they had taken in to help out. Leaving her mom to suffer

[@WillowsGarden]

@@modernhomesteadalaska my husband was one of 18 brothers and sisters and they were poor, so I do understand ❤️

[@homesteadbythehighway8548]

😊 Thank you for sharing. Beans are next on my list to try so the timing of this is perfect.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You are so welcome!

[@lifeonkensingtonroad]

I'm so glad you shared how you do your beans. I've never canned beans but have pounds and pounds of beans. I grew in my garden and shelled this summer. I will definitely be giving it a try. I'm so glad your family is together, again! 💛

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s such a quick answer to dinner later

[@whitestone4401]

Had to come back to comment that I canned some of your beans and they are delicious! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Glad you like them! That’s so amazing

[@pamelathornton70]

Mmmmmm, would love a bowl of that bean soup. Thanks for sharing. You are delightful. grams from ohio

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks so much

[@beverlyannelanoue5788]

Great video! Enjoy your evening with Aaron ❤ thankyou for sharing

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks for watching! You are so appreciated

[@judyshoemaker9681]

Nice video, love that you go ahead and can up beans ahead of time, instead of just cooking them for one meal.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yes, thanks

[@carolynparker7007]

Thank you. It looks much earlier then I thought it would.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s great

[@Offgridlee444]

I love your pantry, great work! I am working on mine too. It’s a lot of work, but well worth it when the winter time is here.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It really is! I am ready to cheat the packaged food to replace with my freeze dry!

[@brendalehman1950]

Jessica, way to rock it out! Your energy is amazing and gives me all sorts of incentive. I am just loving the overall look, and the colors are great on you!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yay! Thank you!

[@joycekatende2928]

I really wanted to see how your canning pantry has changed as a result of this pantry challenge... Well done

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you it’s nearly full

[@trybjkt]

Those canned beans look great. I love cumin and chipotle peppers in mine.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you me too

[@anissagadsden4276]

Thanks for showing canning refried beans!!! I love that idea!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You are so welcome!

[@auntdayskitchen6315]

Growing up, we always had a big pot of beans and usually someone would fry up some potatoes and onions and we would serve our beans over potatoes and onions with cornbread on the side so delicious

[@marilynrobertson6265]

I love your channel ❤ so glad I found you during every bit counts challenge 😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Welcome aboard!

[@marilynrobertson6265]

@@modernhomesteadalaska Ty I watch every video

[@pamelaclayton-vg9me]

Wonderful day of beans.look wonderful

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you

[@brigchavezfam.6635]

I love beans I’m going to try your recipe for the beans you canned up thank you

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Hope you enjoy

[@debbyshowalter6193]

I wish I had a jar of them beans looks so good with cornbread yummy 😋

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

So good

[@sarahlewis7820]

as always its been a pleasure, enjoy each other, all the best xx

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! You too!

[@whitestone4401]

I am going to try that spicy bean recipe. Thanks !

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

They were so good we tried them already and they were amazing

[@joycekatende2928]

The background wall decor and spices is really beautiful

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you

[@carolynmills513]

I adore hearing your gmoms voice. My grandmother's had both passed before I was 5. I missed not having them so much over my lifetime. Would love to sit and visit with her for a few hours or days. So if you need a break, send her to Indiana. 😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@LifeinAlaska]

Your beans look delicious and will save you all so much time, money, and health preparing them the way you have.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

They are so good to make ahead! Thanks friends

[@debbiemiller7342]

Dinner looked delicious!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you 😋

[@riddle8062]

Thank you for a detailed method of canning dry beans. I didn't know about canning the pints longer to get, basically, refried beans. Great tip! My mom and grandmother would make cornbread in the cast iron skillet. So good! I am really glad you were able to sit down and have a great meal, and visit with Aaron (and gma & Wyatt, too.). God bless you all!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Glad it was helpful! It makes it so simple to smash them up

[@brendamarker7351]

This all looked so fantastic. Thank you for sharing all that you do.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks for watching!

[@yvettegerry9862]

Love pinto beans with fresh onions and cornbread with lots of butter ! I usually use a ham hock like your grandma said. I like lots of juice for the cornbread! Yummy ! 🫘🫙🫘 Great video thank you ! Hi Aaron and grandma !

[@SuzieQ-lw2kp]

Yes 😊love them like that Delicious

[@yvettegerry9862]

@@SuzieQ-lw2kp 👍

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Us too the hocks are sooo hard to find here that’s why I end up doing salt pork

[@yvettegerry9862]

@@modernhomesteadalaska the salt pork sounds good also 🫘

[@NancyMatthews-h5g]

Beans and cornbread. I thought we were the only family that I knew of growing up that would eat just that for dinner.......What a great memory, however, if I had no meat on the menu the men in my home would have a hissy fit! Glad you got to spend some time with Aaron. A busy winter is right around the corner.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh it’s such a great meal! Needs to make a come back

[@heathernotzdaniels6350]

Hope you had a lovely evening and had some wonderful, sweet time with Aaron :)

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

He got me new overalls! lol why is he the cutest husband ever!

[@AliceLewis-f7j]

Nothing better then pintoes beans and cornbread love your videos love you

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much

[@lauragroux4444]

A day of many accomplishments! Don't you just love when all the boxes get crossed off your to-do list? Your beans look inviting. You have inspired me to soak a batch of small limas for bean soup. Tomorrow I will round out dinner with corn bread and a fresh peach cobbler. Enjoy your time with Aaron! Long days away are hard. Thanks for verifying you are fine and busy without the stress of comments. Quite understandable. Until we visit again...my very best. ❤ Momma G

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I’m On my way sounds amazing

[@kathleencasella4703]

Have a great day. 😊❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Same to you

[@saundrawaugh1979]

One of my favorite dinners-beans and cornbread!!! Love your channel!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s so good! Good for the soul too

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Great job Jessica, I love canning beans. I'm like G mom, I only want salt and meat seasoning. Lots of juice and corn bread.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Love it

[@NaturalLivingHomesteader]

I use my freeze dryer to make refried beans. I cook a big batch of pinto beans and just freeze dry them. So easy to rehydrate, heat and eat!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Sounds great!

[@marilynfraser4925]

Your flowers are beautiful! My hubby said he wants some refried beans. 😂

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You should!

[@ritahall8653]

Looks great

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks!

[@MaryGroves-u6c]

Love the recipe per jar.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It's so good!

[@cherylb.9766]

Rebel canning 😅 I've just used my last jar of black beans so I'll be doing this so as well. Thanks for the vidio!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

So good!

[@alinelson2]

Hi sweet one! I LOVE pinto beans! I make a pot about every other week! I put in a nice rope of sausage and make a side of rice...YUMMY!! If I want my beans spicy I add green chilis. They are not quite as spicy, but equally delicious! I heard Grandma say she uses ham hocks in her beans...I do too. Tell Aaron hello from me! Big hugs and many blessings!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s so yummy! I love the idea of sausage and rice

[@mikalasimpson7789]

You should have merch printed with "HAY HOO" on it, it's definitely your saying ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

lol yes!

[@beckmyhjilbert6441]

We do our brown beans pretty much the same, plus add liquid smoke and Worcester sauce while cooking. Serve with cornbread or jalapeno cornbread and fried taters.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s amazing love it

[@anitahamm3171]

I enjoy your videos 😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Glad you like them!

[@chantillyrose]

I stopped using vinegar too because I noticed my rings were going rusty but I do use cream of tartar which does the same job.

[@jessicasand9381]

Hi! Thanks for the video. Can you consider doing a video about your All American canner, along with any tips about using it?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Great idea!

[@maryfail2393]

That is awesome to do for refried beans- I have canning pinto beans on my list for next week so I’ll be trying that!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s so easy to do

[@pamelab.4731]

LOVE THIS!! Been waiting for this video.❤ Love the tip of how to turn them into refried beans!🫘 Have you shared your recipe for cornbread? 🤔

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Not yet! I’ll share soon

[@purplechris9480]

Hi Jessica! watching for about two weeks. Much luck with your youtube!! Sweet lady!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so happy you are here

[@tamicollett1890]

Hey Jessica, you should put a put small ledge across your shelves, cause y'all get earthquakes in Alaska. That would stop jars from falling off. That would be devastating if that happened.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you for the concern

[@MyAlaska12]

Thanks! We want to see more Aaron. Lol

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Me too!

[@jenniferbinder8663]

Jessica, I can’t wait to see how these turn out! I’m always a little shy (read here: chicken 🐓) about using too many spices in the canner. I think some of them change when I can them and wind up tasting stronger or maybe strange. I’m excited to see if maybe this is something I wanna try. I have 2 sons-in-law who would love them.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I never think it’s going to go badly. That’s why I have made some real bad stuff along the way

[@MarciPrice-cl6eq]

My husband cannot have onions, garlic , I cannot have pork, but I manage to can our favorite beans!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s great you still make them the way you can

[@darlamanke3078]

Loving all those overalls you have been wearing. They’re perfect for gardening and canning days. Do you mind sharing where you purchase them?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Duluth on the clearance section.

[@lindahiggins415]

Yummm!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

So good!

[@kelliepineda9822]

I do all pintos in qt cause we refry them as well n use in chili's I do white kidney n blk in pints

[@simonemoreno4324]

Usually have rice and beans with collard greens and some potatoes on the side. It’s really good and you cook flower too. They use with the rice and beans recipe and make it I dare you.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks for the tips!

[@simonemoreno4324]

@@modernhomesteadalaska if you do make it, can you tell us if you really like it or not?

[@suzsnide03]

Hi Jessica! I love beans and corn bread. I’m jealous. We are having take out.😖

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It's so good!

[@kelliepineda9822]

I don't pre soak anymore as bean seemed to mushy so I just can from dry. I do 3/4cup beans in a qt salt n water

[@CarisaHerrera-kk9js]

To make refried beans you just mash w/ a small amount of oil of your choice. Thats hw I was taught frm my grandmother

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Exactly!

[@kelliepineda9822]

I put like a cap of vingar sometimes. my stove top canner was all beat up n discord ect when it was given to me I replaced seals n pressure gauge myself but it works perfectly just ugly inside

[@larrya3989]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

❤️🥰

[@terikc2012]

Another great video!!! Can you tell me where you get your overalls? I love them!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Duluth mostly clearance section

[@debrastone3879]

❤❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

❤️❤️

[@louisech1963]

My grandmother's recipe includes some melasse

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Interesting!

[@kelliepineda9822]

I took dogs vet in kingman hubby swept for me I brought home food to eat n mopped. I did our bedding n dogs yesterday lol

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you friend

[@simonemoreno4324]

You should make rice and beans Brazilian style. You should google a recipe on KZbin channel and do one and see if you like it or not.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Sounds great!

[@rachelmick4051]

Jalabeaños!! LOL

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Love it!

[@kelliepineda9822]

I do pints of pintos I put serranos n slice ir 2 of onion n call them ranchers beans. I rember seeing in grocery store pintos with jal n call ranch beans so I made my own but does have all the bad stuff init

[@tanyalynnharkness-huggins4111]

Jessica, I don't put vinegar in my canner either, I tried it once after watching youtube videos, and it corroded my canning rings. Im sure it can't be good for the lids as well as the canner.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Good to know!

[@yvettegerry9862]

Hello Friend !

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Hello my friend

[@tanyalynnharkness-huggins4111]

Jessica, the ball canning website has the candied jalapeno recipes, aka "cowboy candy" so it's not rebel canning.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I love making it they are so good.

[@lisalandry4879]

Just wanted to say that I have always been told to NEVER use metal knives or utensils to scrape things out of canning jars as it makes micro gashes in jars that lead to breakage.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I know but it’s hard no to sometimes

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

As I headed out on a day trip, I realized NO jars of pinto beans😳 .. Emergency!! Chili with beans had to do😋 .. Pressure canning 8 # tomorrow!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Sounds great!

[@suemagyari212]

So, the USDA recommends cooking the beans for 30 min. before canning which I have done successfully. You are not cooking first. Is the texture of the quarts of beans firm but cooked? your system is easier but I want to make sure the beans are cooked through.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Very true

[@PhyllisMetz-g9k]

I love pinto beans Jessica!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Agree amazing

[@samstevens7888]

So im writing this at the very beginning and i might be proving with my comment last time that the Internet is full of people that are half sharp lol I read the title of this video and thought it said that you were dry canning beans. My 1st thought was why would anyone do that its not safe, please don't show rebel canning. Then i re read the title and slapped myself in the head lol But felt the need to tell you, in the hopes you would laugh.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Ahhh lol yeah I wouldn’t do that. I mean you can if you want. I just can’t see how they wouldn’t blow uo

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Question: does adding tomato affect the cooking time (stove top beans)?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

No the beans cook longer then canning tomatoes. I just go with whatever has the highest Time, unless it states it can go for less. Like beans go for 90 and tomatoes can go for way less

[@amberlovejoy]

I'm so sad the challenge is almost over🥺🥺

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Me too! But I have a plan stay tuned mate sure you ring the bell you might be getting more rings!