Prepping and Pressure Canning Green Beans for Beginners

[@dagneytaggart7707]

I'm so happy many of you experienced canners are doing a lot of entry level videos. I see so many new folks in the chats looking for info and support. Green beans in pints was the very first thing I pressure canned. I sent pictures to everyone, I was so proud.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

That's awesome! You should be proud!!!!

[@countycalling]

Dagney Taggart I have canned for a few years now, mostly meats and beans. I have never done green beans or tomatoes. I think I’ve gone about this backwards, but getting it done! I’m so grateful for videos like this

[@Daughter_of_the_MostHigh]

Green beans is the main reason I want to learn how, so glad there is a video on it

[@countycalling]

I would love to see a series like the last two videos you’ve made. I grew up in foster care, and didn’t have a “mom” to teach me anything like this, now I’ve been learning through KZbin and love this. I have also been helping a few ladies in the neighborhood can. We have canning parties lol. This would be so helpful to all newbies. Thank you as always

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

This is the series!😁 Canning for Beginners. I have a whole playlist dedicated to it for you guys. 🥰

[@countycalling]

The Kneady Homesteader awesome! I’m going to enjoy each of them

[@qweeknee4208]

I wish there were canning parties near me!

[@hopemorgan5491]

Heather im 60 years old.i love your channel bc you teach new canners how to do canning.You would be surprised that the young people don't even know how to snap a green bean or shell pea's.but its great that we have someone like you to teach them.god bless you and your family.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

God Bless you, Hope! And thank you so much. xox

[@katherinegeorge2400]

I appreciate the time you take to show us these simple things some of us have not seen or thought to do. It is very helpful!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I am so glad to hear that! I don't want these videos to be boring for you guys. xoxo

[@janew5351]

Could I use raw onions with the peppercorns? Hoping to do find bulk green beans. My bean plants are growing like 7 to 12 beans per day.

[@monicasmith9215]

Thanks my friend God bless you 🙏 ❤️

[@amylynn4507]

I love seeing these videos. You teach it so that it's easy to understand and make it fun. Thank you!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

You are so welcome! And I am so happy you are enjoying these videos! I may be making too many? hahahaha

[@archaprice3372]

I’m catching up/binge watching your VLOGs, you have a bright spirit and easy-to-listen-to way of delivering the instruction. I’ve checked over your titles and I’m excited.

[@junesmith618]

Heather, I do hope you are recovering well. I am about to attempt canning green beans for the first time, and immediately thought to look up your video! Continued thoughts and prayer for you and your family.

[@jtamsmom5]

I am so happy to see your canning videos. I appreciate you. I hope your healing is going well. Praying for you and your family.

[@bettypierce8050]

You are a great teacher.

[@kygal2873]

As a new canner I'm glad to see the steps. Love and prayers

[@peggyannparkes1863]

The only thing that blanching accomplishes is it keeps them from floating in your jars. If these are going to the county fair, then blanch them. Otherwise, raw packing is fine.

[@China-Clay]

We grow our own because I love to bottle younger green beans. They are so so wonderful when picked and bottled on the small side!

[@villagesteader3552]

Thanks for the video. I’m working up my courage to use my pressure canner! ♥️👍🤓

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

you got this, Deb!

[@dagneytaggart7707]

You can do it! Green beans are a great first effort, or try carrots. No are easy to handle. You can raw pack the first time and consider hot pack once you're comfortable. Both are low cost vegies to start. I'd suggest using your first batch soon, to reinforce the knowledge that you are making something good. Once you have that confidence, you can start stocking your pantry.

[@rachalnocchi5600]

I'm so with you on this Debra! I just got my first pressure canner last month. Mine is a Presto 23 quart, it was all I could find and the price was just right for me!! I'm so excited and nervous to get going!

[@voxintenebris6367]

@@rachalnocchi5600 I ordered and All American in July, but I have not had it as yet, but in the interim I saw a larger one available, so I bought that as well. I hope that the larger one will get to me (customs permitting, they seem to stop everything) so at least I can use it for my current produce, the 910 I ordered originally, is more suitable for me in all honesty, but needs must. I know that the lady on 'Homestead Heart' has uploaded a number of videos thus far using her Presto canner. She recently received an All American, so it could change from now on. She has canned a variety of produce and has quite an extensive playlist - if that helps. All the best and happy canning!

[@kaymack5304]

So nice of you to show those of us who are new to canning all the little details. Thank you!

[@orlandl.blanchard5423]

Continuing to watch your playlist.

[@inderwink]

Binge watching and liking to help! 💪

[@SleepyHead76]

I will make some notes in this video. I have followed several of your videos now. The jars always turn out beautiful and tasty!

[@elizabethcagle6289]

This is the best video. I am canning for the first time. And half runners are my favorite. We have a whole bushel. And it is a lot of work preparing them. I am excited to can.

[@nmarine1057]

Thank you for your honesty, you have eased my mind about water bath canning my green beans. Your video is very informative and easy to follow, my wife and I just got done trying this for the first time! Thanks again!

[@debk5325]

You are very inspiring. And it does help to see how you get to where you start canning and even after the process. We are all trying to learn. Thank you

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

You are so welcome!

[@christybateman3]

Thank you for taking the time to share your process. The one good thing that I had growing up was that we had a garden and small animals like chickens, pigs, goats, and rabbits. Also that my parents canned food so I was able to learn from them. My father was a fantastic cook he learned a lot of his skills being in the military, so I was able to watch him and learned to cook from scratch. Not everyone was raised this way so this make me great full that I learned these skills and that my parents gave me the opportunity to have the knowledge of preparation. Thank you again for the knowledge you are sharing to us all!

[@katieglauber3083]

I do know how to can and still really enjoy and learned from this video. It's a perfect refresher before harvest time.

[@copper_lily]

A fellow Heather! I just found your canning vids last night and been binge watching. My mom canned my whole life, but she never actually taught us kids to do it. I kind of got the jist of it as I watched, but never actually 'participated' in the canning process. Her canner looks exactly like yours, though she got her's decades ago. As I was watching your other vids, I was listening to you and thinking, "She's a MIchigander!" as many of you have a certain accent (very similar to Canadians). Now, in this vid, you confirmed my suspicions!! No worries, I love Michiganders...I'm married to one!! I'm an Ohioan (yes, one of those evil neighbors to the south...lol!!) Loving your canning vids and thank you for the wealth of canning info, as I'm preparing to delve into it as soon as I can get a pressure canner myself (they're expensive, especially right now!).

[@dianafurney5820]

I love watching your videos. I'm learning so much. I have a presto. Haven't used it yet. But going to very soon. Thank you for being here. ❤

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

You are so welcome! Thank you for being here too🥰

[@Moore2Lifepantrylovinprepper]

Oh man my fave thing to can! Sharing all the the prep work for canning is such a great idea!

[@kevinmorris4677]

I am a guy canning been canning for a while and came across this one tired it with your recipe it was good. I also added my cajun seasoning to it and when it was time to eat wow made it better so thanks. Dont hurt to add new things. Your site was helpful thank your keep up the great work

[@terrid3989]

Excellent video thank you so much for putting this up. I have never done green beans so you showing us step by step from beginning to end was easy to understand. Much gratitude to you little Mamma 😃

[@dianneeverett1633]

Great job So satisfying hearing that 'pop'.

[@02271953me]

Thank you Heather for this tutorial I've canned for eons but I've.never done green beans and appreciate your baby-steps, thorough process. Continued healing.prayers to you and yours always, Heather. Thank you!..

[@jwheath3800]

Thanks!👍🏼🙏🏽

[@carolinehatley3783]

I have never canned green beans so thank you for showing the prepping part. I will be canning mine tomorrow.

[@debbievanfossen7762]

Miss Heather thank you for the heads up about Country View Bulk Store. Went there today for wide mouth lids...only half sleeves left but picked up what I needed. Enjoyed the 2.5 hours one way as there were cds I wanted to listen to...win win in my book. Your patience in teaching us all things canning is such a blessing. Thanks ❤ Today is Aug 6th. Wide mouth lids were 30 cents each and reg was 26 cents each...do not know when you purchase..think the.receipt said the 3rd..tried to read it...you paid 22 cents for wide mouth and 18 cents for reg mouth. Up 8 cents a lid...ouch. But I have them.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

girl, the owner told Matt they had lids for MONTHS! hahaha apparently NOT! I also heard they sold out of all of their canners by Tuesday!

[@wandaspinney6568]

Thank you, I'm new to canning. Your video was so helpful, hugs

[@qweeknee4208]

Thank you! You sound so uplifting. Your family is blessed!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

You are so kind

[@marysimpson8457]

I thoroughly enjoy your step by step explanation to help simplify the canning process.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Glad it was helpful to you! :D Thanks Mary!

[@dianafurney5820]

Beautiful jars of beans.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you!

[@rosemarypetrongelli1384]

Heather, it is so very nice of you to go through all these steps and explaining each step to everyone especially beginners. I’m sure you inspired everyone and you know what to say to make them calm and not intimidated. God bless you my friend. You are awesome! 👍👍❤️❤️🧡🧡🌻🌻🌻🥰🥰🥰

[@pamelastokes2964]

There are always people that don't know. You are so helpful to the everyday new canner. It is much appreciated!🤗

[@2ponshomeplace132]

Thank you for this video to help us newbies.

[@thedudes4114]

Thank you so much for this video. I learned to Can from you. Thanks again.

[@DreaDBee]

I love this video. These things ARE NOT common sense if you’ve never been around canning. Thanks for doing it.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Absolutely! I am so glad this was helpful to you!🥰

[@orcaalley2170]

Love the step-by-step step basics, totally inspired planted pole and Bush beans, anxious to can this summer harvest. Blessings.

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Thank you for this! Canning for the first time ever today!! (I’m in Michigan too) You’ve been in my prayers

[@sharonflinchbaugh7249]

Thank you for this video I am new to canning trying to learn this is soooo helpful.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

You are so welcome! Happy Canning Sharon!!!!

[@conniecarroll9398]

I am soooo happy I found you. We have an awesome garden and I all ready have to freeze, blanch and can food . We are eating and I am still pick so we decided to start a pantry of food for the winter. Thanks for your videos

[@lizniec6441]

Thank you, thank you for this video!

[@trinapyron1540]

Thank you for sharing your skills and your canning philosophy! I’m a new canner and have been binge watching your videos. The care you take shows your love for food and family! Thank you for all you do! 🙂

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Happy Canning, Trina!

[@tammyguido6784]

You give be courage to try. Thank you so much.

[@cynthiazuniga464]

Thank you I'm a beginner and I really appreciate all your videos I'm learning a lot and I just want to tell you you're doing a great job on your videos thank you

[@Fortis_Bellator]

I do know how to can. Im an avid canner, but still like to watch what others do. You can always learn something new from other people. :)

[@voxintenebris6367]

I thought this video was great and you did the right thing showing the basic prep at the start. I am new to water bath canning, haven't had a pressure canner as yet, but I underestimated how much produce it takes to even fill one 1pt jar, let alone a quart jar. For those who are new to this and may not have access to large quantities of produce, it does show them the quantities of produce required just for a single canner tier of jars. I have seen others prep fruit harvests, they return to show you 21 quart jars full - my back would be in half after all that work! Those with large homesteads and vast experience have the self discipline to persevere and get the job done, a number of us are simply trying new techniques to preserve the smaller quantities that we have. I saw a pack of pears in a shop, due to be discarded - one tiny blemish on one. I couldn't resist, I bought them and canned them. 5 pears = 1pt jar. It is surprising how much you get into these jars when you have to pack them according to the strict rules. For me, canning has its place as our freezer dependency is becoming risky. I hope to be able to pressure can my home grown veg etc, but I am waiting on my canner. (fingers crossed!) I live in the UK.

[@judyabernathy80]

Very nice, informative, video. You do an excellent job of teaching folks who have never canned before. Keep doing what you are doing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thank you very much!

[@annakopper3043]

I have never canned and plan to from my garden this summer - so thank you!!

[@maryannbergeron9531]

I was raised just like you so your videos are super helpful. You always have very helpful hint as you go along that gives a great visual. Thank you! ❤️

[@gailwatkins-o9b]

Praying for you.

[@ericataylor1708]

Yes this video is very helpful...thank you for this tutorial..

[@kyfaithhavenfarm9228]

I’m very proud of you for doing these informative videos for new beginners. I kinda self taught myself by watch videos and just jumping in. Now I’m obsessed with canning all the things lol. It’s addictive. God bless you Heather. P.s. my chickens will not eat my green bean stems. Spoilt brats 🤣🥰🐓

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I appreciate that very much, thank you! hahahaha some snub mine too! same with carrots! and bread. some snub and some go hog wild for them! hahaha i never know who is going to like something or not. My rooster loves wild bird seed. LOL no one else but him! hahaha the only thing they all love is watermelon and meal worms. no one snubs those! LOL my chickens are prissy too!

[@bumblebee7922]

GREAT video Heather!!!

[@lindacrawford5029]

I think there are a lot of beginners out there right now, thank you!

[@lynlyn4539]

I'm canning green beans with you tonight. I love the company with me.

[@lindzwild3346]

Love these beginner videos!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Glad you like them!

[@rustymchale806]

Thank you for showing us this easy way to can.

[@FermentedHomestead]

Thank you for sharing basic information, I learned how to can mostly from you and all the small things really helped so much!

[@sandycox29]

Prayers sent.

[@rachalnocchi5600]

Thank you very much for showing how you can green beans. I have been wanting to get started canning and this would be so easy for me! I adore peppercorns and dried onion in my beans, so I'm going to do this too!

[@maryjr3857]

Thank you for doing this! First time canner here!

[@loramcclamrock5549]

Watching and praying for you and your family ❤️❤️🤗🤗👼👼

[@hopegribben9015]

I’m new to this and I appreciate this so much. I didn’t really know how to do this.

[@tinareid4863]

Checking my many bean plants daily...they are so tiny yet but oh boy when they take off! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@laureencortese8588]

So funny I have you playing on my iPad and on the tv lol double time 😊👍🏻

[@nikkilyne36]

We canned pint jars of greene beans and wax beans and corn.all in there own jars not together.a couple years ago.still have 2 jars of each left.they are still good.taste just as good as the day we did them.

[@fatesrival]

I should have paid more attention back in the day when my Grandma was canning green beans cause they were the best tasting green beans ever. Have to say, the smell when she was canning green beans was super gross, though. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

😆 they are quite strong smelling when pressure canning them. 🤣

[@ThePlomolady]

Thank you this video answered my questions

[@satsat969]

Thank you so much for sharing your time, thoughts love & wisdom! I really enjoy all of your videos.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thanks, Sat! I appreciate you for being here with me.

[@missourigirl4101]

Great instructions! Beautiful beans

[@X.6113]

This video is for everyone. Even when you "know" you can always learn something new or incorporate something into ones process. For example using the kitchen shears... Had I used them instead of my pairing knife I could have avoided a lot of cramping; and saved my hands for the apples and pears. Thanks for the videos❤️

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

so so true, R!!!!

[@laureen9576]

Thank you, I’m a firstie. I appreciate the tips. 🧡

[@cookinmum]

You are marvellous a great teacher thank you

[@cf5539]

I love your videos. We did buy our shelves at Sams club too. Thank you for sharing your with us. I canned a bushel of green beans yesterday. I still have to wash my jars and put them on my new shelves. Happy canning! Carol in Michigan.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Happy Canning! There is no more of a rewarding sight than seeing your jars of love on those shelves!🥰

[@terryflores2487]

Thanks for the video. I’ve been canning for about two months now. Of course, me being me, I had to start with more difficult things like beef stew, raw packed meats, etc. I still learned a lot from this video like why my rims were turning black. I didn’t realize it was from the vinegar. Now I feel more comfortable with it.

[@kathymays4896]

Yay! I love green beans.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

they are my favorite!

[@1rahmaan]

💖 I love green beans

[@gdixon847]

I appreciate these videos as I’m just starting to can. Thank you!

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

Wonderful green beans and i wish I had access to a good farm stand that sells really fresh produce but i find here in N.W. Florida that right now its not cheap just better tasting to can your own and know what is in there. The prep is very important and clean up too, Smashing canning vid Heather xx How's your sister doing ??.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

ugh. so sorry to hear your prices are high! Melanie is doing great! Her and her family just spent the weekend here two weeks ago.....we just swam and grilled all weekend! it was so much fun. haha

[@cherylsigler]

THINKING about You this Harvest Season. Doing a couple rounds of green beans . Tomorrow is Tomatoes. Wishing a good School Season for the littles, Mason and Mina.

[@beerbuzz62]

Great video,thanks for taking the time to do beginner videos

[@janpresley3804]

Healing prayers for you and your family 🙏🙏🌻🌻❤️

[@Hazelnut_Hiker]

Thank you for posting this video. I’m new to gardening and canning. I’m also slightly terrified of my pressure cooker 😃

[@MsMollah]

Great video- especially for a beginner like me!

[@brendasalazar608]

Great video.

[@marthabsmith1306]

Wow Heather, I literally canned green beans for the first time yesterday(4/ one and a half pints). A small amount, but so rewarding. If I could have waited just one more day for you, lol.

[@adryawebb2556]

Same here, I canned green beans for the first time in the wee hours of yesterday morning! lol I harvested about six pounds out of the garden the day before and was able to fill six quarts... Very rewarding.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

hahaha we are all canning them together! thats awesome!!!!

[@jackxthexreaper736]

Oh, Heather! Guess who is getting back into the swing of things?! I'm buying 2 bushels, hopefully 4, this week! Most will be here at the house, a few to Dad and Max, and i'll be making some to sell (Daddy needs to make some money!) I'll be washing mine, outside, using (4) 18gal rope handled totes from walmart. I'll be putting holes in (2) of them, turning them into colanders so it makes it easy to wash/ rinse and strain them out! Pretty shary, huh? I'll be using this method for ALL my BIG future projects of veggies and possible fruits. =) anyway, it's really nice to go back and watch your videos to have a refresher as well as the books. Hope to hear from you! =)

[@terrytt2932]

You are such an incredible gift to all of us (me @ 72) new to canning. thank you so very much! oxoxo

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

You are so welcome! God Bless, Terry!

[@biblesupportsflatearth5945]

Great video!!!!!

[@liancabastian6732]

Definitely want to can my green beans with those flavors 😋thanks for sharing ❤

[@christineducady327]

Thank you so much for doing this video!

[@lindagraves3250]

I never tried with added onion & pepper. Gonna try today!

[@terraranch1459]

This has been very helpful. Thank you for your instructions for us newbies. I have saved this video! Hugs Heather❤️

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Happy Canning, Terra!😁

[@paulavena3948]

Thank you!