Canning Ham And Beans | Soup Recipe | How To Can Dry Beans

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

ATTENTION: Couple things real quick that have come up in the comments below. #1 Since I did not show me canning, we have had a few questions about the liquid in the jars. It is the large pan of water I had boiling on the stove, and you fill the jars to 1" head space. #2 A few people have mentioned that other sources say you should can ham and beans for 75 minutes. This is likely correct. However, we automatically can anything with meat in it for 90 minutes (pint or quart). This is just a matter of "how we do it" - but if you wish to do it differently, you are certainly welcome. Dry beans are very dense and we like the extra time for them to cook through. They are also alkaline, so the extra time is ok there too. And there is meat involved. So this is how we choose to can them. It certainly does not hurt them, and it gives us some peace of mind. Thanks for watching. Sorry for any confusion.

[@Myfavorites877]

Exactly what i told my husband. An extra 15 won’t hurt. 😋

[@PeggyAndAndyPaige]

Good on you Mark. Not many men do canning. Also? So happy to hear Tina's doing a video on her crafts. I'm so into it. 👍🌻

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much ! I love to can... I dont always follow the rules (which drives Tina bananas) but I get it done... LOL

[@glenokla4079]

Nice lookin ham and beans Mark! Great job! Nothing beats a fresh pan of cornbread with a bowl of beans or soup.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks Glen... I agree 100% ! Thanks so much for watching !

[@glenokla4079]

@@BumbleBeeJunction , you're so very welcome! My pleasure.

[@darylcampbell3244]

Any soup is good in the winter. Love bean soup.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

You betcha... Anything that warms the body and the soul is close enough... LOL

[@stephaniehill655]

You're a blessing from God, I am canning ham and beans today as well. And I got 2 big turkeys from the store that marked down to $.33lbs. So canning all that up with a little chicken too.😁

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Sounds like you have your hands full ! In a good way ! Thank you so much for watching !

[@EssayonsFG]

Definitely enjoyed our time here. Great job on the canning, Tina. Rob

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

ahahaha Tina only popped in to lift the jars out of the canner at the end so I could film it... The rest I did... LOL

[@EssayonsFG]

LOL Multitasking while watching. Got my sweet potato slips started. Great job Mark! We are going to do a set of jars like this soon.

[@dottiehildebrand3123]

Boy does that bring back so many memories. I love beans and cornbread. Not so much with the ham. You can't get much better than a pone of fresh cornbread and some hot beans. Oh my goodness I'm going to have to have some now. Thanks for the video. Love your channel. God Bless you and your family and homestead ♥️🇺🇸🥰

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... We are considering it for dinner ourselves :)

[@annettadunham7611]

Looks yummy. My tummy is growling just thinking about eating them

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Funny... Our videos have that same effect on me.... LOL

[@acresofclayhomestead]

I love canning bean soup. I also add carrots and celery. Great idea using left over ham! Thanks for sharing

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I hear ya... Several others have mentioned carrots... We have never done that, though it does not sound bad at all !

[@jodysappington7008]

Thank you for sharing...Happy New Year to you and Tina....

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you Jody ! We hope a bright blessed new year awaits you as well !

[@SugarBeeFarm]

Looks good Mark. Looking forward to Tinas gourd video. Been waiting for that 💕✌️🌱

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

She is working on it... Its a slow process so it might be a bit, but I think it will be worth it from what I have seen so far...

[@mariaramirez2203]

Hello Mark and Tina hope y'all are doing well. Great video 👍 learned something new on canning that I have never done before , Tina can't wait to see your video on the gourds. Much love and big tx hugs from South Tx.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much for watching Maria ! We really appreciate the support !

[@mariesplace9547]

Excellent as always. Makes me hungry 😉

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much Marie ! The house still smells amazing ! Keeps making me hungry !

[@SunnySlopeHomestead]

Looks really tasty , I love ham and bean soup 🤤

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much ! Appreciate ya watching ! They are one of my faves too !

[@pamelaroden4381]

Just Beautiful.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much Pamela ! Appreciate you watching !

[@patt4599]

Looks yummy. I hope you have a great New Year.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much Patt ! Hope you have a bright and blessed year ahead as well !

[@marygrace124]

That looks really good! Enjoy!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much Mary ! Appreciate you watching !

[@amymorris5832]

Ooooh, I can smell it all the way in Nebraska!!😋😁 Looks delicious! And can't wait to see the crafts!!❤

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much Amy ! The house here still smells amazing ! LOL

[@amymorris5832]

I bet it does! Just a bit jealous 😊

[@Amanda_in_wonderland]

We love hambone soup with white beans 🤤 I use the crockpot and it’s so delicious and a bone broth so it healthy(ish) 😉

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Yes, it is wonderful ! We have made it here... These are more of a grab-and-go version... LOL

[@russsherwood5978]

looks good,ai do all me dry beans this way an use diffrent meats an spices,, jist ta keep it exciteing,, thank ya fer the video

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much for watching Russ ! We try to keep to the basics for the videos so people can sort of make up their own minds... Again, thank you for the support !

[@firequeen2194]

Thank you so much for pints! I’m only one person so smaller portions are perfect! Looks yummy 😋.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

You are so welcome!

[@scrapshackfarms1349]

Thats what we had for dinner tonight, corn bread and rice. Thanks for the canning tip.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Sounds like a great dinner ! Thank you so much for watching and have a Happy New Year !

[@kacky6475]

Yum! Beans and cornbread. My go-to is beans and cornbread and chili..

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Chili is another thing we need to make soon and get canned up before the weather gets bad....

[@brow276]

I’ve been tinkering with water bath canning this season. I have a pressure canner, just need the confidence to use it! Great video, this looks like a hearty comfort food to have on hand.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Watching videos like this can help you ease into pressure canning... It is not difficult... You just have to work up the nerve to do it... After the first time, you wont believe how easy it is...

[@oldtimerlee8820]

JB, an easy way to practice is to simply can some water. It'll be emergency drinking water, until the time you need the jars for something else. Do all the prep work for your equipment according to instructions with your canner and/or the Ball Blue Book. Fill and process your jars, as if you are processing chicken broth. This lets you follow the directions and actually see the process without putting any food at risk (for your peace of mind.). Once you see it and do it, you'll be more comfortable with next trying a relatively inexpensive food. Perhaps, a large bag of frozen green beans from the grocery store. All the prep work has been done. Just let them thaw in the refrigerator. Rinse in cool water to make sure they're thawed. Then follow the directions for cold pack. Canning water and some green beans and you should be all set to can whatever you'd like to store in your pantry that's suitable for pressure canning. Enjoy the journey!

[@cynthiamullin661]

Just wanted to let you know that I finally got around to canning your beans & ham recipe. My 5 year old grandson thoroughly enjoyed helping (specialy cause he got to eat a ton of ham cubes. Lol)

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... At 51... I still steal ham bits.... ahahaha

[@MelFirestone]

Thanks Mark we will have to try canning ham and bean soup now😉 can't wait for Tina's video 😀

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Its super easy, and you dont have to be super exact (other than the 1" headspace)... LOL I am sure you will love it !

[@DancingCrittersAcres]

I sure am glad I already ate for the night, otherwise I'd be heading to make some ham and beans with some cornbread and fried taters. Hadn't really thought about ham and beans this winter, but I know what's for supper tomorrow evening. You guys take care and a Happy New Year. Dean

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Heyas Dean... We were really tempted to just go ahead and open a couple jars... I forgot to save some ham to make some for ourselves for dinner... LOL Happy New Year

[@penningtongardenlife5350]

Looks so good Mark. Will definitely taste good when the snow starts flying. Good job. 😁 Cheryl and James

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

It comes in really handy, and is something about anyone will eat... We really like it !

[@penningtongardenlife5350]

Bumblebee Junction it’s a great meal. We love it, more so with hot sweet cornbread. 😁

[@ltlbnsgarden]

Yum! Yes they do look so good! 😋

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much ! They are great on a cold day !

[@wallstreethomestead5979]

Great job working alone. Looks easy and delicious, thank you for taking us along and sharing this with us!!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Its really easy, and super handy to have around on a cold day !

[@farmergirlangie3469]

You go Mark. Good job.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much Angie :)

[@lilbitatatime3763]

There's nothing better than ham & white beans! We add bits of celery & carrots and they cook out like the onions but add wonderful flavor. I also cook the ham bone for 2 hrs in the pressure cooker and it makes beautiful tasting broth.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Bone broth is wonderful ! And while we havent done the carrots, several other people have mentioned it, and it does not sound bad at all !

[@renabarnett2238]

Gosh! I make the same thing every year with leftover Christmas ham! Lol love the video!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Cool beans ! ahahaha Glad to know we are not the only ones !

[@irpat54]

Hay, Brother, I love your video's and they help me a lot with canning and such, also, corpsman hold a special place in my heart, if it weren't for a Corpsman I probably wouldn't be here now... Semper Fi my brother...

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much ! And I can say without doubt that were it not for my brothers, I would not be here... So thank you ! And Semper Fi !

[@PetalsonthePavingSlabs]

Great video, thank you and thank you for all your videos this year. I hope you had a good christmas and that 20202 is brilliant for you!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for your kind words, and we hope you find a bright blessed new year ahead as well !

[@sabinarowlison9565]

YUM that looks so good. I have been processing boxes of pears that I was given.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

That sounds fantastic ! I am partial to pear butter (much like apple butter) ! Sooooo Good !

[@sabinarowlison9565]

@@BumbleBeeJunction On the list to make since I have never made it before

[@emilysmith8717]

Just found your video and thank you ! Been looking for a video of ham and beans with out all the added veggies.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! Glad it came in handy for ya !

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

I just did a canner load of this today. Lots of great eating in your future. Blessings to you both in the New year!!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

So glad you decided to try it ! I am sure you will not be disappointed ! Happy New Year !

[@barressugarsweetplace2680]

❤❤

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! We appreciate the support !

[@joinmeinthedirt5186]

You did a great job, must of had a great teacher. One of my favorite soups from childhood and has to have cornbread.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! My grandmother was quite a canner... Believe it or not, I taught Tina to pressure can, and she taught me to water bath...

[@joinmeinthedirt5186]

I love that

[@janethair2433]

I have a vintage All American...that I got for next to nothing...old regulator...pitcock is what I am told...going well so far. Temp seems to be regulating fine...but have been watching like a hawk. 20 more minutes...love y'all!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Sounds like it will be fine to me... But if are unsure, then yes, keep an eye on it... Hope it all turns out !

[@bradbarr5658]

Beans, beans, the musical fruit................

[@edieboudreau9637]

Brad Barr the more you eat...

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

.... no tooting in my comments section !

[@edieboudreau9637]

Bumblebee Junction you said it. Lol

[@BigDreamsTinyBudget]

Looks yummy! Now I wish I would have bought a bigger pressure canner LOL

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... There are times we wish we had a smaller one for small batches...

[@janethair2433]

Based on everything y'all have shown me, I will be canning some venison veggie soup for the first time....I'm a little nervous, but you guys inspire me.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

If you run into any questions, please ask (use a separate comment to it goes to the top where I'll see it)... Good luck and thank you for watching !

[@chefpinot45]

Whenever I make bean soup or split pea soup, I use chicken bouillon cubes in place of the salt. I think it gives the broth richness. Just throwing it out there. Enjoyed the video.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I am really sensitive (or my meds are anyway) to MSG and it is so hard to find MSG free bullion... But that does sound delicious !

[@terrystanley1558]

Just found your site. Canning beans and ham today. We are neighbors. WE are from WhitePine. Just up the road. Look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Heyas Terry ! Yes, you are nearby ! Thanks so much for watching !

[@crystalmchugh3058]

Looks good and simple! Bet your house did smell good! I really want to try this! Many blessings to you and Tina for the New Year!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much Crystal ! We hope a bright blessed new year awaits you and yours as well !

[@blookieblay]

Wow, thanks you Mark! I was just thinking about canning this soup myself....my husband used to can it for us but since his passing I have not attempted it myself...So, now you have given me the confidence to can up a bunch after the first of the year! Again, Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

It is soooo handy to have around ! I am sorry to hear of your husband's passing... Funny how many memories we also associate with food... I hope yours turns out great for you ! Happy New Year

[@NanaMom104A]

Yum Yum, this I have made before and they are delicious. I like to make mine in quart jars so I can have them be more soupy. Yours look fantastic!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much ! Yours sound wonderful as well !

[@laurreneberry3480]

I've been afraid to can dry beans. Thankyou for the lesson.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Oh dont be... If its just bean, then half a cup per pint, and a full cup for quarts... And without meat, its 75 min for pints and 90 min for quarts...

[@Angel_ReDefined]

That looks real good Mark. You made me hungry. We love ham and bean soup and I make a cast iron rosemary and garlic bread to go with it. Good idea using left over Christmas ham.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much ! That rosemary and garlic bread sounds amazing ! Thank you for watching... And sharing !

[@polycat7670]

That growl you heard was my stomach! Let's eat NOW! Looks delicious!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I am right there with ya brother !

[@dickdickerson7662]

Great video! I always enjoy the cooking recipes cause it gives me ideas on what to make for supper. Also, looking foreword to Tina's gourd projects!!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... Oddly, making food videos makes me think about dinner too ! ahahaha

[@cynthiamullin661]

Thanks for sharing this. I've already canned various bean soups but I think I'll do this one tomorrow. I've been on a cornbread kick lately. Lol

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... I am the same way, I love cornbread ! Hope yours turns out great ! Thank you for watching !

[@marye3862]

Finally I have found somebody that has a stove and a canner like mine could you please tell me when you can like that if the water almost all boils out or how much water do you put into your pot and also does it put any stress on your stove I'm hoping mine don't have little stress cracks please and thank you

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

For a 90 min cook, you want about 3 qts of water or about 1/4" above your bottom plate, and you can add a dash of vinegar to keep away water marks if you have hard water... I am not sure what to tell you about your stove and canning... Ours is rather new, and was rated for canning, but we canned on our old glass top too without issues...

[@marye3862]

@@BumbleBeeJunction Thank you soooo much

[@YolklahomaRocks]

@@marye3862 look at the manufacturer book for your stove it will tell you. Your canner should have a marked fill line..if not go by you instruction manual for you canner.

[@crowgirl1326]

Those beans look delicious. I enjoy a meal of ham and beans with cornbread and grated onion. I usually add a pinch of baking soda to my beans to break down the triple sugar that causes gas in some people.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I did not know that about the baking soda... But I thought the gas was half the fun of eating beans... LOL

[@crowgirl1326]

@@BumbleBeeJunction I'm a lady, therefore I don't pass gas. I would be surprised if you knew a woman who passed gas. Usually the blame goes to the dog, cat, squeaky chair or any male within distance. My grandmother taught me to add baking soda to beans. It works.

[@lindanichols7296]

Hey Mark and Tina hope you had a nice Christmas. I’ve gotten behind on the videos, but slowly catching up. White beans are my favorite bean. This is something I will be trying for sure. I can make a meal on just white beans and cornbread.I don’t do much canning, but I think I can handle this. LOL GREAT VIDEO.WISHING YOU BOTH A HAPPY NEW YEAR AND GOD BLESS👍🎉🙏🇺🇸

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Happy New Year to you and yours as well !

[@peggykush6972]

I am cooking split pea and ham soup right now and will can it today.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Sounds like a plan... Tina is a big fan of spit pea soup !

[@joanneganon7157]

I got it thanks. JO JO

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... NP... It was my mistake... Trying to do too much at once...

[@PrincessShaBooBoo]

Looks delicious! Great video 👌🏾 I haven’t worked up the nerve to use my pressure cooker for canning 😅 I’ll try this on my day off 😁 Thank you for sharing 😊

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I am not sure that pressure cookers and pressure canners are the same thing... Please check on that before you try...

[@bettye444]

Good video. I plan to can H & B soup tomorrow if my ham thaws out that is.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... For sure let us know how they turn out !

[@cynthiabarrow509]

Looks great. I have never canned dry beans.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

It sure is a time saver to have on hand, and very versatile... You can also just do beans... Which is a good way to use the empty space in a canner... Always keep some dry beans on hand... Remember its 1/2 cup to a pint, and a full cup to a quart... Then you will always be able to fill your canner...

[@bigmamma6946]

Loved this video you almost make me believe I could make this. The big canning pot actually scares the living daylights out of me. I always think it will go boom. Where does the moisture come from that makes the beans go from dried to soft an cooked. (Real Novice). Enjoyed your video especially the exciting news that Tina is in the craft room. I'm really excited an waiting with joyful anticipation like a child at Christmas. Cheers to you both. Thank you.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I couldnt show it you fill it to 1" of headspace from the pan of boiling water I did manage to show. Thanks so much for watching, and sorry about that... Hope you have a great new year...

[@lagrenouillerose6862]

It looks super good ... I'll try next year if I have the opportunity to find a real good ham like yours ... Do you and Tina know French cassoulet?

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I am not familiar with cassoulet, or at least I dont think I am... LOL

[@dumbbunnie123]

Can you substitute dry lima beans?

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I am about sure you could... I have never done it, but I dont see much of a difference...

[@audreyabdo7719]

Mark that’s going to be good like you say with some cornbread and some finely chopped onion on top of the beans. I’m getting hungry thinking about it. You know I got some dried Lima Beans and I would make them right now but New Years Eve I have to make the Blackeyed Peas so that’s too close will make next Sunday. Y’all take care and God bless.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I grew up in Lima, Ohio and could never eat Lima beans because people wrongly said it was named after them... It was actually named after Lima, Peru which is where they shipped the quinine for yellow fever from (to Lima, Oh) when they drained the black swamp of northern Ohio into the Erie canal... LOL... Bet you didnt think today would come with a history lesson... LOL

[@audreyabdo7719]

Bumblebee Junction , it’s always good to learn something you didn’t know, knowledge is power. As for as beans and peas, I really love them as their nutritional and delicious. I will be back for Tina’s art too, take care.

[@carolyngaulin8297]

Who doesn't like Ham and beans ! From Massachusetts

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Apparently the person who Thumbs Downed the video didnt care for it much... LOL Can't please everyone... That is for sure...

[@nancylitton390]

I don't care for dry beans (it a texture thing). But I must say they look good!! Thanks for sharing.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... Sacrilege ! ahahahaha Thanks so much for watching Nancy ! Hope you have a great New Year !

[@joeyhardin1288]

Great video! Where can one find lids in bulk. The best / cheapest I have found is the Mainstay at Walmart at about 12 cents each?

[@edieboudreau9637]

Joey Hardin try manufacturer

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Hard to beat .12

[@joeyhardin1288]

@@edieboudreau9637 Ball, Mason and Kerr all said purchase online at Walmart. Online they are $13 for a 4 pack. $3.25 a pack. 2.50 in the store. I did find 10,000 for 2 cents each.

[@edieboudreau9637]

Joey Hardin I think that's the best option of theirs. There is another. Mrs. Volfie mentioned in one of her vids.

[@joeyhardin1288]

@@edieboudreau9637 Will check t out

[@janethair2433]

I have a vintage All American...that I got for next to nothing...old regulator...pitcock is what I am told...going well so far.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

If it works, then go for it ! We just use the Mirro shown, and they have served us well for many years...

[@lnixon236]

P.s. love your vids AND the recipes

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much Linda ! We appreciate the support !

[@douglasmarch1655]

Just made bean soup. I put celery seed and bay leaf in mine.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

That sounds awesome... We usually stick to the basics with the vids so people can sort of decide for themselves, but bay and celery sound awesome !

[@brendastrandrigdon6201]

One of my favorites with cornbread too💕👍 Are you going to watch jar it up January this year ?? I am but I've got to work and rotate my jars before I get cracking again this year😣

[@brendastrandrigdon6201]

Sort 😠 not work .....bloody presumptive text changing words

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Not sure what that is...

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Well I had no doubt you could pull it off Mark. Since it was Tina who taught you how, LOL.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... Well... Actually, it was I that taught Tina how to pressure can... She was afraid of it for a long time... Though I have learned many water bath canning tricks from her after watching my Grandmother do it for years...

[@chelemichele1524]

They looked great... Not sure why but my household will not eat soup or stew with ham in it... serve beans and onion as a side dish and ham as entree. Then they will eat it go figure😆😆😆 Have a great evening ⛄⛄⛄

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Interesting... That is so funny... But hey, nice workaround....

[@AuntieAnn]

I’ve made Ham and beans for most of my life, but I’ve never canned them before. That’s awesome! What is the shelf life on them?

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

They can last MANY years if the lid is sealed, but 2 years is the rule of thumb... Around here, we like to can enough that we eat most of it in 12 months, and then we know it will always be great !

[@teresadean1995]

My grandpa always did all the canning, my grandmother was scared to do it. She never did come around. Is it 90 minutes for pints or is it 75 minutes. I do not like to put any seasoning in mine. I can season them when I get to opening and using. Great Job Mark. What brand of those lids ,do not think I ever seen them before.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

They were some old Mainstay lids I think we got with some jars we bought a while back... They are not my favorite, but beans and ham don't stay around here long... LOL As a rule, pints or quarts, if it has meat, we can it for 90 minutes... You may, however, find directions that differ... It just works for us... As for seasonings, we keep it sort of to the basics so we can do the same - season to taste after opening... That is a good piece of advice for anyone...

[@tammysarrazin7078]

so weird i have ham hocks/ beans cooking in the crock pot hugssssss from Ontario Canada

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Sounds good ! What time is dinner ?

[@tammysarrazin7078]

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[@peggykush6972]

Where did you get that nice big cutting board?

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I got it a few years back on Amazon when I bought Tina that stainless table... Because she is only 4' 10" I had her hold a knife out at her comfortable chopping height... Then I took away the 2" for the thickness of the board, and cut the rest off the legs of the table... It is customized just for her... LOL

[@peggykush6972]

@@BumbleBeeJunction Great idea on customizing the table. My sewing table is trimmed down to my size, so my arms are at the correct angle, when sewing. Makes life so much easier.

[@YolklahomaRocks]

Yummy. We are hoping to get a pig and have it processed. We don't use a lot of ham so we will have the hams ground. However we do get leftover Christmas ham. But sadly cured, brined & corned meats are not safely canned so we freeze it. But man it's good in the crockpot with beans...cornbread..(upside down cornbread..need to try that). ✋👍❤🙏

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Might try talking to Dutch... He might raise ya one...

[@angelsarrived2642]

I never canned. So I'm curious. What is the shelf life on canned food?

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Canned food is good for as long as the lid stays sealed (can be many years) but food begins to lose texture and nutritional value at 2 years... We usually just can enough that not much stays around here longer than a year, and it is always excellent...

[@angelsarrived2642]

@@BumbleBeeJunction Thank you so much for responding. This is very interesting.

[@tonyasnyder1326]

I'm new to canning. What would the measurements be for quarts? Would I double each ingredient ?

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

The beans would double... The ham we just divided evenly between the number of jars we wanted...

[@lindaschramm8269]

How much water did you add

[@dianneelliott1054]

How much ham n water do you add u left it out

[@mianavarro7614]

Love this recipe, thanks for sharing, I love to use smoked ham & ham hocks when I do bean soup so here's quick question: Can I use the liquid (water) where I boil the ham hocks & the smoked ham bone to substitute the water in the jars or would that be too much? Thanks, stay safe & blessed 💞🙏

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Oh yes... If you have the bone broth, absolutely use it... I had considered even just throwing the trimmings off the ham into my water for a few minutes before canning and then it slipped my mind... But yes, absolutely use it !

[@firequeen2194]

Absolutely use broth if you have it! I will actually can any leftover broth as well. Much better than store bought.

[@virginiareid5336]

I'm quite partial to bone broth chicken noodle soup and chicken tortilla soup. Have a new recipe for beef vegetable soup I hope to try soon.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I love all kinds of soup ! And this is a great time of year for all of them !

[@jeannel1065]

I make bean soup or split pea soup when I have leftover ham and/or ham hocks. I’ve never canned them-I don’t have a pressure canner. Similar recipe; less salt, with bay leaf and diced carrots and celery.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Bay and Celery we have tried... Diced carrots does not sound bad though ! Thanks so much for watching !

[@vmorganbogart]

Those look really yummy! You didn’t show or mention adding the water to the jars. You might want to edit & put that in. I’m afraid someone might try to can them without the water. Just a thought. Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas 🇨🇱🇺🇸👍❤️😁

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I can't edit it in once it is posted, but we can sure hope they see your post ! LOL Yes, you add water and leave about 1" headspace... A little over a cup... Boiling water (think I showed that at least)... Thanks for pointing that out !

[@kathysturgis]

How many beans go in quart jars?

[@tinapatrick3596]

What are the measurements for the seasoning for the canned beans and ham

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I put the recipe in the video description so people could screen shot it... I hope it helps !

[@jenniferhuff2547]

Those do look yummy, only thing mine wouldn't last. My hubby would eat them all before I got to eat any. Only beans that I don't care for are Lima soup beans. I do my beans with onions, salt and pepper. Ham bone when I have one.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Yours sound wonderful ! Bone broth is amazing ! This is more of a grab-and-go kind of recipe... LOL

[@suepaul1269]

how much seasoning per jar

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

It really requires very little when canned with the ham... Most times, we only use salt (more for taste than a necessity)....

[@brendathompson338]

I thought meat was 90 for quarts and 75 for pints?

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

We process all meat for 90 minutes, especially in a dense pack like this (beans)... You want to ensure heat penetrates all the way through the contents... Its more of a case of better safe than sorry...

[@oldtimerlee8820]

@@BumbleBeeJunction Good point. The main worry with canning is under processing - either pressure or timing. Processing beyond the recommended time generally isn't a safety issue. (I don't know of any exceptions.) At worst the food may be a bit overcooked. At best, its peace of mind, IMO.

[@stephengardipee5980]

How much water did you add to each jar?

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

We just fill them to about 1" of headspace... If I had to guess, a little over a cup...

[@stephengardipee5980]

Would this process work with dried butter beans and ham? If so I can't wait to can some butter beans and ham. I will let you know how it turns out.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I am sure it would... Be sure to bubble wand your jars and maintain a 1" head space...

[@Dakiniwoman]

I could not see or hear you mention how much ham for each jar... was it one cup or ?.... I wanted to make this and I have an 8 pound ham so?...

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

When it comes to canning ham and beans, it is just a personal preferance as to how much to add... Usually I figure out how many cans I want to do, and then just divide what I have as evenly as I can...

[@Dakiniwoman]

@@BumbleBeeJunction I ended up making 10 quarts of about half ham and half beans and used some broth and it all looks good. It is just too bad that ham gives me a lot of joint pain so I can't eat any of it. and this was a natural ham from a local farm that cost a bundle. I am sure I will find people who will love it though...

[@lnixon236]

Quick question....just curious....I always just take my canner of the stove and open the lid and take them out in the morning, the next day. Why do you remove them so quickly?

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

We used to wait till the petcock fell and we would just open the lid and remove the jars (often still boiling inside)... We learned that if we would crack the lid and leave it for 15 or 20 min, then we would not have jars boil out (low liquid)... Usually we do it because we are canning multiple loads, but in this case, I guess it was just habit... They are all fine, as they usually are... No worries...

[@southerngrits920]

ham and beans soup was not something we grew up on. I don't know why but maybe as my daddy is not big on soups and stews. I love them so I am getting ready to give making ham and bean soup.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Good luck to you ! I am sure you will love it !

[@sunkisshomesteadgardens9997]

We didn't have much ham left but I did have enough to ham peas I'm the only one that eats it but I will be making pinto beans so I can use the ham bone. I can bake beans but never really thought about other types.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

You can can your pintos much the same way... 1/2 cup dry for pint and 1 cup dry for quarts... Then add your bone broth to 1" headspace and process 90 min....

[@sunkisshomesteadgardens9997]

@@BumbleBeeJunction Thanks for the info it saves me from having to look it up and than hoping it is correct.

[@joyce7767]

My Ball Blue Book say's 75 minutes for pints, is it a misprint!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

It's not a misprint, or I highly doubt it anyway... We can all meat (pint or quart) for 90 minutes... Especially with something as dense and alkaline as dry beans... You need the heat to reach the center of the jar, and have enough time to keep it there for a while... Please remember, this is simply how we do it... You are welcome to follow the Ball book, and we encourage people to do so if they have any doubts...

[@jennidominguez5987]

Love your videos.. But isn't meat Pints 75 minutes and Quarts 90 mins? Looks yummy... Hope you and Tina are feeling well and getting ready for another crazy spring...

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

We do all meat at 90 minutes... Especially with beans which are super dense... Need that heat to penetrate all the way to the center... I know others say differently... All I can say is that I've eaten it for a long time, and I am still here... LOL It doesn't hurt to know for sure...