HOME CANNED BOSTON Baked Beans | Lessons from My Kitchen (Time Corrected)

Let's can some Boston baked beans. This is my first time ever making homemade baked beans. I love the way they turned out but not thrilled with canning outcome. I followed Ball canning book recipe with a few twist.
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[@broken10100]

Your husband is the sweetest, "Here I'll help you." He doesn't skip a beat. I love seeing you guys in the kitchen together

[@jennywhite6907]

I love that you make mistakes and leave it in the vid! a REAL PERSON in the kitchen!

[@ammemahler8081]

I have never done baked beans, but any beans that I have done, fresh, dry or hominy I only fill about 2/3 with beans and cover to 1" head space. They always fill up the jar in processing since they continue to expand. I would also leave the jars in the canner after it finishes to cool longer. I'll leave them in an hour or so. This allows them to cool and the pressure to release some. Hope all our trials and tribulations help!

[@glendavertner8906]

Did you debubble the jars and wipe the rims down before you put the lids and rings on them? I agree that maybe a larger headspace and more liquid would help. Rachel just remember we learn from our mistakes. This old Gal has a PHD from the School of Hard Knocks🙄😊 Have a blessed day, stay safe and healthy.🙏🥰👍👌🙏🦅🔔🗽🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏

[@alystodola]

Hey Rachel! My 2020 printed Blue Book says for the oven step: “Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid. Put beans, salt pork, and onions in baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients (brown sugar, salt, dry mustard, molasses) in a large bowl. Stir in 4 cups reserved cooking liquid, adding water to equal 4 cups if needed. Pour sauce over beans; cover dish. Bake at 350* for 3.5 hours. Add water, if needed, to keep beans soupy whole baking.” I’m thinking they might have just needed to have more liquid! This does sound like a yummy recipe though!

[@RunawayHomested]

This same thing happened to me last year and I thought I needed more liquid and more head space. See we all have a little Rachel in us!

[@candacethompson2521]

I love canned baked beans. Leaving 1 1/2 inch headspace and be sure to debubble, really makes a big difference. It is alot like pie filling. This is only me telling from experience in canning beans with added sugars and par cooked.

[@jamjar5716]

I am so glad that your beautiful salt bowl didn't break!

[@LETTYR1956]

I cant wait to do some beans. Just waiting for my new canner to arrive. My ham hocks never look like a. Bone in meaty ham slice with rind. I can only get the ugly hock of the pig & it doesn't have much meat, if any. Alaska grocers suck. They must figure were a captive resident so we get what we get. Oh well. Bacon it is. Lol I love cold baked beans too. 😋 My friend bought me a baked bean pot several years ago. I used my mom's recipe tat had about 1/4 c strong coffee in the liquid. She kept a kettle of water simmering on the stove while the pot was in the oven. Thanks for triggering a 30 yr memory. Happy times we forget about. ❤

[@kaybigpet3645]

My hubby heard me watching your video again, and got excited that I'm planning to make your Boston Baked Bean recipe. lol He's really loving the perks of me watching KZbin videos and learning new things.

[@1870s]

Ok if I could do it again I would have filled the jars after 2 hrs if oven baking time, still should be soupy but nicely browned, fill jars 3/4 way with beans/meat and remaining with just the yummy juice. Maybe make up more juice do you have plenty. Think this would have been perfect

[@deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213]

The beans looked great when you put the sauce in it. I was thinking how you cannot go wrong with ham hock, onions and carrots 🥕 in the beginning and in the bean broth. One thing that I remember my mom and aunts putting in their baked beans was about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke to the beans.

[@margaretthompson6391]

Had same problem when I made chili con carne. Too dense an item. Under bake beans because they will continue to cook when being canned. Make it soupy too so that it can properly can. The under cooked beans will absorb a lot of thexcess liquid when cooling.

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

You are such a great combo. Showing natural kindness

[@Chickenlady96]

I love watching you guys cook together. Todd has some mad skillet skills. If I tried that my food would be everywhere but the skillet😆

[@ginnyquintal4201]

The ball canning book recipe is the best I’ve used it for years it’s perfect very good

[@cherylsigler]

We all do this a time or two. I really like the idea of cooking your onions and hammocks for flavor. Thanks so much for sharing and being real . Your hubby like mine helps in the kitchen, I love seeing that . I haven’t tried this recipe yet. I will def. try this and add more water. Your basics was still good info to follow THANK YOU👍

[@bonniebartlow5631]

Hi I watched 4 3 baked beans video this morning snd I like yours the best. I will use your method and recipe for them. Thank you for this video. God bless your family today.

[@terrihart2133]

Agree on cooking the hamhocks beforehand. Drain that grease for sure.

[@brendadodd1075]

I have never baked beans before. I will love to do this and make for a large picnic gathering as well as can. Thanks

[@debbiemusgrove676]

Thank you for providing the opportunity to learn together.

[@monazuniga6499]

i am definetly going to make this and thats soo nice how both of you work together.

[@bettyelsner4593]

Love how you guys can cook together

[@danaughetti2018]

Rachel, I'm making baked beans today and tomorrow, I simmered my ham bones from Easter that still have a bit of meat on them for a couple of hours. Then I added 2 lbs of Northern Beans to that water and set them aside to cool. Put in fridge and will leave over night to soak. Tomorrow is cooking and baking then canning ! I still have meat and will be cooking that with a reserved bit of ham bone to make bean soup to can. Inexpensive just using my left over ham bones. Smells great here! From Dana in Battle Creek. ❤

[@joyceprudential4900]

I love your videos. They show real life experiences and delicious recipes!

[@moderndayhomesteader1709]

As soon as I get those beef and broth canned up I am definitely going to do some beans.

[@christinesuggs9945]

I've run into issues if there wasn't enough liquid to keep the beans loose. Maybe a touch more liquid and slightly more head space! It's good to see where things go wrong (not just me, not just you)!

[@PNWShanaLee]

Agree!

[@SalLeeHolland]

That happened to me too with bean soup. I had enough liquid in, but may be need more than an inch. .it did seal though.

[@sylviatilsley7285]

Adding a splash of vinegar to your water whenever you pressure cook, helps the keep your jars clean. Especially if there is leakage. They look great. I will try your recipe this week after l can up another 75# of tuna.

[@Root_and_Fleurish_Farm]

Yeah my guess is not enough headspace. I know when I did pie filling, I filled it to where the jar just begins to indent in to allow for it to expand, which it does completely to the top. The beans looked so tasty though! I’m thinking about giving that a try 👍🏼

[@mi.homefarmsteadtherekucs5476]

Another one to put on the list to try! Thanks y’all ❤️

[@lilbitsspot8826]

I love your range and I appreciate the lessons in canning a meal.

[@glennanderson8783]

Rachel, those look absolutely wonderful!

[@rosiemarsh2071]

Thank you for this video! The beans look fantastic!

[@JaketownCreekHomestead]

Delicious! Homemade baked beans are so good. Great job!

[@kaybigpet3645]

I'm excited to see how Boston baked beans are made, and now canned! Thanks for inspiring me :) Planning on this recipe in the near future.

[@nikkirodriguez9529]

The beans looked so yummy and Todd has mad skills tossing those onions, I would have had them all over everything! Thanks for sharing, would love to see how they tasted.

[@granmarene]

I love Boston baked beans thank you for sharing this video with us I enjoyed it very much

[@lethaharris1608]

I have always wanted to have a good recipe to make these from scratch . Yum 😋 I'm going to make these for sure.

[@chrishamill3170]

Canuary...thank you. Timely video...soaked beans over-night and canning up today!

[@nette0423]

I love baked beans. It surely looked delicious. I never canned anything yet, but will try beans because my family loves beans. Thank you for sharing

[@savannahv1808]

They look delicious, curious about the final texture. Thanks for the recipe with the reduced sugar!

[@hellenjones5129]

Looks Delicious thank you for the video I guess a little more headspace have a blessed beautiful day

[@Carol-dz4sz]

That is something I want to learn to do some day. Thank you.

[@freshwaterfarm4783]

I am thinking that less cooking time may work better. Perhaps using a slotted spoon to scoop out the beans first so you can put less beans in each jar since they will continue to expand. Then you can ladle sauce to the recommended 1” headspace. Since the beans will continue to cook in the pressure cooker, less cooking will also prevent too much mushing of the beans. I like the extra steps you did to ensure yummy flavors!

[@lucypumkinjack2984]

Yay! Beans! Putting it on my canning list!

[@baidaan1894]

Thank you for this recipe. I was waiting for it.

[@1870s]

Most welcome 😊

[@christinealwayschirping4115]

Would leave almost a 3 inch head space and in return do broth for extra head space they should be just right

[@carolmalko615]

It looks delicious! Hope you do a video of opening and tasting a jar soon! I would love to know if the processing changed the flavor/texture.

[@janetchisolm-richard6225]

Looks great. I think I will try it.

[@lizworkman9967]

They look really good, just like the canned ones but I also had peaches do this. Good recipe! Thanks!

[@ASIANJUNK]

This looks tasty!! I am going to try this.

[@marye3862]

Awww that was a cute butter dish. I have been afraid to can baked beans because I am afraid of them being over cooked. But they do look awesome 👌 . I will see you tomorrow for your CANUARY video ❤😁

[@steakandeggscynthiar.7714]

I glad to see you got the video back up. I have never canned Boston Baked beans, but I canned some chili meat sauce and it looked like your beans. It has settled and now no air pockets but I now have about a 2 inch head space. If I remember right they all sealed. I do not like Ball recipes with BBQ sauce or any of the recipe like the baked beans. I do like the way you made your and now I think I will can some baked beans.

[@silverwings5204]

We still by this from the store. It is on my list to do

[@susannminall7456]

I love Boston Baked beans. This is a great canning idea~

[@coventrywildeheart7108]

I don't know if this makes a difference, but when I was in America (north Queenslander, Australia here) I stayed with a lovely family that made Boston Baked Beans. They didn't use chunks of bacon/ham/pork meat in their recipe but just topped the pot of beans etc with thick strips of pork belly fat. That rendered the yummo pork fat into the recipe and they removed it before serving. Don't know if that affects the canning process.

[@kellyestes5482]

From Maine and growing up we baked beans Every Saturday Night 😵‍💫. Communities also held Baked Bean Suppers. Mainers Love their beans 🫘. We alway put about 1/2 lb slab of salt pork in our beans prior to putting in the oven.

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

Thanks, I see that you re-did the video.

[@stephaniemoore8949]

Look at that pan tossing from Todd! 💪

[@AndreasCreations]

So sorry you broke your butter dish. I have yet to successfully can any bean except a green bean. Yours look absolutely delicious. I think dried beans just keep soaking liquid - I've tried soaking them oernight, doing the quick soak method, even rogue canning and put them in dry and just covered them with hot water. No matter which way I do it, my beans all end up pretty dry in the jar. So I think yours came out FANTASTIC! :-)

[@eddiehaskellsmom5893]

Beans beans are good for your heart LOL. I just love the channel. I am a new subscriber and I just love how your husband pitches in and how well you work together. Lovely couple. Tyfs

[@conniealmeida3373]

Those beans look so delicious 🤤 😋 love your apron.

[@sandysimpson9]

Thanks for sharing

[@suefolsom1171]

Thanks sounds good

[@BootsandBountyHomestead]

Yay!!! Thanks Rachel 😉

[@comenterrimcd2571]

thanks for the video

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

Hi. Rachel. Sorry that you broke one of your favorite things in your kitchen. Nice Boston bake beans. God Bless you Rachel. Your husband is such a sweetheart to help you with the bake beans. See you in the next video. Maria. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@susiewolfgong3496]

Looks good.

[@BrendaJBarNett]

Look great!

[@jackiehorsley9263]

looks really yummy I love baked beans

[@thalleshoward3962]

Todd has talent, and good at following directions lol.

[@jasminthiaa]

A wise person once told me: If you can't make fun of yourself, you aren't fully living! Love this, gonna be making a few jars myself! Thanks for the recipe!

[@smallspaceswithGloria]

Looks great

[@elainesabo6139]

On my list to make

[@jeanninebooth6415]

Homestead Tessies baked bean recipe for canning it really good

[@hollyu48]

I love beans and will try this

[@robingirven4570]

I use the same Ball book!

[@mommabscrochetkitchen2439]

They look yummy 😋

[@christinealwayschirping4115]

Awesome on my to do list for canning can't wait finally after all these years of health issues going to buy a small farm and will be able to have a garden a long with other things.... Hey you going breed your goats? Anyways thanks for sharing god bless you both and your family

[@anareilley7727]

I did Boston baked beans not too long ago and it did the same thing. I put the amount of being sent it I put the amount of water juice whatever you want to call it in it and it still came out dry

[@Georgia-WRBNS]

Oh Sweetie Girl! I feel your pain on these! I learned my lesson on beans this last summer! Luckily 🤔? It was Pinto Beans and I just redid them to use for Refried Beans! Lol, between the pre-soak and the double canning 🤦🏼‍♀️, all I have to do to use them is basically put then in a pot and heat and stir them with my wooden spoon! Happy accident for me I guess! 😂 I LOVE your rooster apron so much! It's just Beautiful! Was it a local buy for you or can I find one online? I have several that go over my neck ones, but they start to weigh heavy on my neck and hurt! No matter how light they are! 🤷🏼‍♀️ Anyway, I'll hush for now, and I hope you and Todd have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2021! Take Care! Oh! And Would that I Could "Be A Rachel!" 🥰Love that shirt... You have the Kindest and Sweetest Soul!

[@cindylong8056]

Hey you guys from White Georgia. I like them Hot or Cold, just depending. 🤤 so good with some scrambled sausage or even little baby sausage links. I like to put them on my burger or my sandwich to. Mmmm... I've never ordered anything online but I'm going to learn 😉

[@triviaqueen29]

No idea what the problem was, but wow, they sure look yummy!

[@tammygodwin600]

Mine did the same thing. They all sealed. I had the same issue with my ham and Split pea soup.. It may be an issue with the pork fat. Just a thought. on my 2nd attempt, I used navy beans instead and they are so much better.

[@sterrones50]

I love your apron

[@ramonajolley1966]

I am so thankful that I can go back and make up a play list. I really like your stainless steel pots. What is the name of them?? They really look heavy duty. Thank you!!

[@tabithabrown8215]

Awesome

[@iamstorie882]

My baked beans did the exact same thing. Only 1 didn't seal. Definitely I'll use more liquid next time.

[@Linda-tp5ik]

We all have a bit of Rachel in us, and that's a good thing 💓

[@lindakrause8793]

My name is also Linda. I wish I had more of Rachel in me!

[@pamsmith7823]

I love baked beans but I’ve never heard of Boston Baked Beans

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

A 2nd update? When I canned mine, I baked until just tender & made sure they were on the thinner side. They turned out perfect.

[@1870s]

Yes had it pulled down and reupload

[@mommagator9899]

I would be interested in seeing how the beans held up after processing. The close up of the jar showing the air pockets almost look like the beans had mushed up or collapsed leaving the air pocket. I have baked beans on my list of things to can so am really interested in how these turned out. They look delicious, which is what I am looking for. Something that has the entire taste profile right out of the jar. Previous baked beans that I have canned, I use just a simple basic recipe and then add most of the sugar/molasses etc once we open them.

[@pamschonfarber1041]

I'm looking to can beans too, but I like doing alot of research first

[@chrisyoder1593]

Mine came out mushy..how did yours come out

[@debraraiche3327]

Does Salt make your beans hard? Always thought you were to add salt at the very end of the cooking process???? Thanks

[@KatyInNH]

Yummmm!

[@dileklemons2888]

I'm canning as we speak I'm making dog food, with leftover deer meat and vegetables scraps from this summer and it got a little too thick and I was wondering about the thickness because I have to can it for 1 1/2 hours. So after seeing your video I'm definitely going to make it more running. I'm guessing the bean where to thick to begin with. And there absorb more because of the cooking time??

[@kathi7956]

Beans are tricky. It depends on the type and age of the beans. I never fill the jars more than half full with beans. They always absorb the liquid. I'd rather have a bit more liquid rather than dry beans.

[@elainedougherty8625]

A little bit of work but probably much better tasting than any store bought baked beans. I didn't see you wipe the rim of the jars. There could have been some sauce residue on the rim of the jar. I love baked beans so I will probably try this recipe. Thanks for sharing. Oh yes, sorry about your butter dish.

[@conservfriends9651]

No mention about reserve finish product, before canning, for your next meal? It was my first thought after the baking process!

[@undorr]

The beans look delicious 😋 time to fire up the grill

[@jakejacobs3895]

Same thing happened to me it’ll keep it was the great northern beans instead of navy

[@theaerogardenhomestead]

Wow, that is a really meaty ham hock. The ones I get are just bone with tiny bits of meat clinging onto it. I love baked beans, wish it loved me back. I don't quite cook mine for as long since they will be cooking in the canner as well. I might need to pull out a jar after watching this.

[@alicesais770]

Aww, you poor thing hate when I break something I like, but you it was you than your hubby! Good excuse to go look for something unusual!