Canning Green Beans that ‘STAY GREEN!!!’

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CANNING GREEN BEANS:
Stuff quarts full of washed and cut green beans ( we take off the stem end but leave the other one)
Add:
50-100 mg Zinc
1/2 to 1 TSP salt ( I use mineral salt)
fill jars with water up to the 'neck' of the jar, or 1" head space.
Pressure can for 20 minutes at 10lbs of pressure!

[@tollytucker2348]

Thank you for sharing - my grandfather always said “if you have one boy, you have good help. If you have two boys, you have half the help and if you have three boys you have no help”. Hahaha! I laughed when I saw three boys standing around eating the beans and it reminded me of this saying.

[@Ruthannzimm]

This is so true and my grandma would say it too.

[@sheilaheiter8428]

Oh, so somewhat true! I have 3 boys and they are great workers. When they are all in the mix it's more like a circus! Cheers all to the workers and fun makers!

[@CopperIslandHomestead]

😂

[@02271953me]

Your grandfather was so right! I had 4 boys in less than 5 years. (No, I wasn't trying for a girl).😅 We sure kept things hopping at our house. ❤

[@lmd2454]

Lol well now it makes sense why my boys were never much help when they were all together 😂 Now that they nearly grown it’s getting a bit better 😉

[@maryburt3114]

I am 81 years young and have canned food all my life. I have to say I have learned more from watching you than I can believe.

[@fireball1518]

The problem of today's society is that parents have stopped teaching their children how to think for themselves, be responsible, and be respectful. I personally think this makes you the most intelligent person in the room! That's why they're coming after us!! Keep up the good fight, sister!! GOD LOVES A WORKING MAN AND A NURTURING WOMAN!!

[@crystalmichaud3716]

Problem is, my son I try to ask him to think for himself, but school isn't doing critical thinking and when I try at home, he doesn't have a thought in his head. But it might be that he's 13. No 13 year old boy has a good thought in their heads.

[@esthergriffin414]

Please don't sell yourself short honey. You make really great videos. I love following your family and the relationship you have with your kids. It is so nice to see parents actually teaching their kids the daily chores that they will eventually need to survive in this world. Keep doing what you are doing, and may God Bless you and your family.

[@blessedbeyondmeasure318]

I agree! These kinds of lessons/knowledge seems lost these days. So glad to see you passing it on to your children.

[@stephaniez2]

👋 Hello ! Thank you for sharing. Can you use zinc tablets with other vegetables?

[@deannareitzi5471]

I just came across her videos, I love her! She has so much information and I appreciate her lifestyle! I'm in my late 50's and just started canning. Sure wish I had the upbringing of harvesting!

[@Lefty825]

I have been canning green beans for 40 years and am so happy I found your video. My beans today are beautiful. Thank you.

[@cinnelson2454]

I have watched other youtubers but i always come back to your videos because of YOU. Your voice is so calm and your smile is so lovely that no one compares. I have watched almost all of your videos since I came across you a week ago. Your children are charming. I love the way you film your amazing farm. I feel like I am apart of your wonderful work.

[@marthamyers1539]

Thank you. I did not know about the zinc. Don’t let anyone tell you that you do not “sound educated”. I am a Home Economics major and you immediately taught me something. I would rather learn from you than some of the You Tubers who think they know everything when it is so obvious they know nothing. Do what you are doing and feel GOOD about it and yourself. Thank you again. 😊😊😊

[@christineelsey3104]

Oh my dear.. as a person now in my 60s.. with great grandparents who were horse & buggy Mennonites (my grandparents were more progressive, then each generation after has become more secular. I know my generation who are still alive appreciate the Mennonite culture very much. The food especially.. lol.. 😊) I love watching your lives.. very much reminds me of my own childhood.. Oh my.. did we very learn Very Important lessons about life, where food comes from & the human effort to grow that food.. many other lessons too.. I love the true reality of your videos ❤😊 Nothing gimicky but as a family really functions.. and I think you are doing an incredible job of giving your children a good grounding for when they become adults.. especially in this day & times.. God bless your family.. & thanks for sharing... 😊

[@user-uz8sn1qv8y]

we love you for what you ARE and how you present yourself!! we are tired of 'professional' and 'hypie' videos! you are so REAL and down to earth, your loving family, your practical suggestions. your faith (without forcing it!) you are a breath of fresh air! THANK YOU

[@Bookworm4420]

Oh amen to this❤❤❤❤❤

[@bonniebartlow5631]

Thanks for telling us about the zinc. This will help so many families with the appearance of their green beans. We all enjoy watching your family work together. God bless your family and your animals

[@YT4Me57]

Your boys ate a full meal of green beans during the process. I laughed seeing the puffed out cheeks stuffed with the string beans as they were stuffing the jars! 😂 When I was a girl, my mom used to sit me outside at the picnic table on a nice day to snap the beans for dinner. It always seemed like a mountain I would never be able to conquer. Unfortunately I didn't have a couple of siblings to help me. Everytime I buy string beans now, I think about those days. I'd gladly snap beans for her now. ❤ Thanks for sharing the technique for keeping canned beans green and triggering good memories. 😊😊

[@marilyncausey9348]

I got so tickled watching the boys "help." I said Ruth has to grow lots of beans just so some will make it to the canner! 😂 Thanks for explaining your method with zinc! The opening scenes in the garden were gorgeous!

[@Ruthannzimm]

😍😍😍 thank you!!!!

[@kelcritcarroll]

I did the zinc tabs and you are right! The color is bright green compared to my other beans! This is spectacular!

[@dotevans2720]

How many did you use have 500ml jars

[@winterfoxx3181]

⁠@@dotevans2720I used one and it worked beautiful bright green beans so happy 😃 but she said one to two tabs.

[@mairzydotes3548]

Do not underestimate your content. I think some of the photography of your homestead is stunning. And you content is real. Love it!

[@Ruthannzimm]

I appreciate that!

[@nelcoed]

Love how you’re teaching your children this lost art.

[@TheUniverseWorksForUsBeings]

Glen parked up as soon as you held up the kale asking if that's what he wanted. You are a beautiful human being, all kids should be growing up like this. Too many distractions in the world today. Bless your family, and God bless you. I hope this comment finds your family well.❤🤍💙 🚜 ☀

[@BrendaBodwin]

We've been adding zinc to our green beans and pickles forever. In the old days, they put a zinc penny in the jars. A few years after they started making zinc vitamins, we started adding a zinc tablet to each jar. It makes the color great, but also keeps them a crisper.

[@lms3847]

Hi, I processed 8 pints of green bean last night and I accidentally put zinc capsule. It was what I had on hand. Is that going to mess anything up?

[@BrendaBodwin]

@@lms3847 I dont think so. I've never used a capsule, but I can't see how it could mess anything up. In the future though, open the capsules up, and dump the powder in. No need having that bit of gelatin in there.

[@lms3847]

@@BrendaBodwin Oh my thank you ! Didn't even think of that 🤦‍♀️

[@smas3256]

@@BrendaBodwin Silica is a drying agent inside capsules. Table salt has anticlumping chem in it. IDK if anticlumping agents and silica would be a problem in pressure canning. Time will tell. If it smells good should be okay.

[@BrendaBodwin]

@@smas3256 As I said, Ive been doing it for years. 35 years to be exact. Who said capsule? I said, tablet. Zinc tablet. No silica. Salt, not chemical compounds that taste salty. I only use sea salt.

[@deepocean3603]

We love Homesteading with the Zimmerman’s… the quality of footage, editing style and commentary is special on so many levels. Thank you for taking the time to share all you do.

[@Ruthannzimm]

🥰🥰 thank you so much!!!!!

[@susanmyer1]

I have been binge watching since I found your channel. I love that all the kids are involved in the process. It’s great that kids understand where food comes from and how to preserve it.

[@hazelbrungard1623]

I agree Ruthanne, your channel is great. Love to watch Harrison as he wants and needs your attention. 😊😅😂❤

[@blueheronhill]

The only reason I don’t can green beans is the color. Now I can can them up and freeing up freezer space will be so great! Thanks for starting this great tip.

[@stoprunning3609]

God Bless you - I have discovered your channel and the most humblest person that you are. How wonderful that we have been blessed with someone as sweet as you to show us what my Father and Mother tried to teach us. "Live Simply to Simply Live" was there lifetime motto. Thank you for your channel. I have now been following you videos, canning and preserving for over 1 year and what a pleasure I have received for successfully achieving great results from following you. I am not very comfortable pressure canning but your water baths are what I follow. Maybe I will one day venture further. Thank you. Many blessings and love.

[@tammyr2966]

So nice to learn something new! I never knew zinc made the green beans brighter! Plus it’s good for you! Definitely going to add this next time I can green beans! Love your outdoor kitchen setup!

[@annkorchnak5570]

I love your channel! You do a great job editing, but even if you didn’t I would watch you. You have a beautiful farm and your videos are so peaceful and calm, and you do a great job teaching how to do things. I’ve been canning for over 30 years, but I still learn things now and then that I didn’t know, and today was one of those days.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Well thank you for these words!!!! They are encouraging

[@Flippin_Crazy]

Ditto. Me too! I’m excited to try this!

[@susan-almosta_farm8823]

Oh my goodness what a difference the zinc made. WOW! I'll be doing this next year for sure. Thank you!!

[@lauradavis1633]

I just LOVE your channel! You are such a pleasant lady and a very good teacher. You get to the point and have a lot of great information that you share. I follow quite a few homesteading channels and you are one of my very favorites! I would watch you do anything, it's all great content.

[@lindahennefer9564]

I love watching you because you are real. I’m the oldest of 11 and watching you with your children takes me to a happy place. Thank you so much for being you!

[@OldScuulAndy]

One of the better KZbin videos I’ve see in awhile.

[@pamsunstrom2554]

Your videos are so refreshing and wholesome. I raised my daughter like you raise your kids and to this day she is smart, strong work ethic and very respectful to people. Kudos! Now about the zinc being added to your beans....GAME CHANGER! I'm telling everyone I know and they are as ecstatic as I am! Thanks you for providing such great content!

[@Beecozz7]

I choose to spend my viewing time with real people, not professionals! I love your family! TY for your lovely videos, I love seeing the laundry swaying in the breeze!

[@Ruthannzimm]

😍😍😍 laundry on the line brings me a feeling of peacefulness too

[@ssmy5701]

I loved seeing the laundry hanging out on the linef but my neighborhood doesn't allow clothes lines period. Wish I lived in the country somewhere.

[@cet765]

I just found you by accident. Thank you for your video! You made canning green beans look so easy! I have never canned anything. I remember my mom helped my dad's mom can pickled beets one time. I don't remember what happened but I remember mom saying she won't be canning again. I wish I learned how to can foods. Mom froze most everything. There are so many things I wish I could have learned from my mom. But I was young and everything seemed always available in stores. So little did I know!

[@hardnackfarms1736]

I love this. Thank you for sharing the zinc with us. I love Souptember! Have a blessed day! Wendy❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@garyhancock5452]

Love your channel and context Just started watching I’m a canner too grew up canning with my mom. I’m 66 years old and still learning new techniques about canning. I’m going to try the zink in my green beans the next time I’m canning them. You’re blessed with lots of knowledge thank you for sharing and giving back to help people who want to learn more about whatever you have to share.

[@TheMichi2377]

I'm definitely going to try the zinc tip this year

[@ruthdambrosio622]

Just saw your video on water canning Tomato Sauce. I t brought back so many memories of my family's much younger days. My father brought a 55 gallon metal drum. He cut it into 2. in one half he cut out a nice size hole about three thirds up. Followed by cutting rebar black steal. Then in the other half he set on top and filled it about half way with water making sure the water would be over the top of the jars. He started a fire in the bottom. Mother had 50 are so can jars full of green beans to can. Dad toke 24 bottoms, put them in the warming water. once the water started to bowl he keep the water bowling for 3 hours. Let it set over night to cool. Never again did they have problems of not sealing jars . Mom always said it was her bowling the leads right before use. I think it was a little of bother. the some of ever thing were used until recently. God be With.

[@SketchybrainD]

My mom had three boys, I’m the middle one. I heard a lot of sayings like this growing up. The one that matters to me now is the one she got that said there is a special place in heaven for the mother of three boys. Makes me cry writing this. I miss her so much.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Awe. God bless you!!

[@karenthebeekeeper5442]

I’m watching this late too-we never get over losing our parents. ❤❤

[@renestewart604]

Don’t ever put yourself down. Your channel is amazing and I love it.

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

Our Mother had 7 Children in 8 years. Six years later I was born. The first 5 were Boys and the last 3 were girls. I was 6 years younger than my nearest Sister. I never really felt like one of them. It was okay I had pigs, dogs and Chickens as playmates! I'm still an animal lover. This was a great video. Our Mother raised us working along side of her. Our Father died when I was 10 months old. Our Mother raised us by herself. Have you ever tried Leather Britches? So good! GOD bless

[@ourstardestiny4960]

This is one of the only videos that isn't water bath method. I have pressure canner not a stock pot. I'm trying to can pickled cucumbers and also green beans together in a batch, and this video has been helpful, thanks.

[@user-lw3jx1cv3q]

I love the info on the zinc restoring the color..! 🫛🫛🫛 Thank You! You're so genuine. Your heart is pure. ✝️ Thank you 4 sharing!

[@02271953me]

Missed your videos!! I love home canned green beans, so much better than my old standby of frozen. My green beans are slowly winding themselves up in the garden and hopefully I'll be canning them soon. We're still waiting for summer here in the Pac NW! Thanks for some great info here. Also, your zinnias and other flowers in the garden are so vibrant and pretty.

[@barbaranielsen2888]

Thanks for telling me about zinc

[@estebanmiguel6019]

What a beautiful country we’d have if every parent raised/taught their kids like y’all do. I was raised like this but unfortunately we didn’t raise my kids this way

[@xglsc6465]

Those KIDS! How BLESSED you are.

[@kimberlywalders6063]

Enjoy you ways of life. Love seeing you teach your family the ways and means of life! Wish more would do that! God Bless and hope your garden blooms as good as you do!❤ 12:05

[@Ladythyme]

I make pickled green beans every year but have never canned plain green beans precisely due to the discoloration. Thanks for the zinc tip…this will be so helpful

[@s.s.1704]

I come to your channel whenever I need to learn how to do something. You are seriously the best! Love the canning shirt.

[@doublekhobbyfarm]

I am so happy I tried this method! I actually picked up a few more “pearls” that will make my green bean process a little easier. Sometimes we get stuck in a rut doing it the same way and it becomes a chore. I was excited today about my green beans! Thank you!

[@sugartopfarmllc4313]

Zinc! I knew you mentioned something on IG a while ago but I couldn't remember what it was you added. Thank you! Those green beans look delicious. My second round are just ready for picking today here in Vermont.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Woot woot!!!!

[@barbaradiane9125]

You are a Beautiful person inside and out and I enjoy your videos so much! I am 60 yr.s old and still learning. Thank you for shearing your Knowledge

[@pennynewell3459]

Just found your channel. So glad to see the children helping to preserve the harvest.

[@user-bd7sq1ci2f]

I love love your channel. And I absolutely love your green beans. I think your children are precious and you too. 😊

[@user-ql1ov5qm2t]

I've been canning for over 30 years but didn't know about adding the zinc. Definitely will be trying that. Thanks for the great tip.😊

[@carolynmills513]

Who knew zinc would make such a difference? Great info

[@patmacfadzen7718]

Amazing green beans! I have been growing and trying to process Italian poll beans for 5+ years. I used your recipe this year and they are fabulous. Now to get them all picked and canned. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@ambertrevors2709]

I love seeing this as a family activity 🥰 I wish my home was this full and full of love

[@lindakerber3842]

You are so knowledgeable about everything and so grounded. Love you videos

[@shelleybaty5153]

Watching this reminds me of when I was a kid, preserving with my Peralta and family, I'm the youngest of 13 siblings, and at 57 starting to share with my adult kids the joy of making you own food. Thanks and looking forward to your next video. Shalom

[@lindajames4122]

You are as good as or better than a lot of youtubers I watch. You are so calm and down to earth and a great teacher. I have been canning for a lot of years and this is the first time i heard about the use of zinc in canning. I really appreciate your videos. Thankyou.

[@dorisglass42]

Oh my Ruthann..I love your easy style with the camera….since I found u I go to u first!,

[@michelleestes2156]

I wanted to say thank you for this amazing channel! I love how you give information about your mum & grandma on baking and cooking! Mine did the same. I just am so much more thankful that you talk about the canning & gardening, as neither my mum or gramma did them. I have sheets wanted to live in a farm, I have chickens, ducks & a mini horse. Plus 3 dogs lol. Thank you for helping me with my canning.

[@rebeccadavis6812]

I agree with everyone, you all do a wonderful job with your videos, editing and all is well done! Such good information and it is wonderful seeing the family working together; making memories for the future! And then of course seeing the animals too. Gwen is so funny, she did not care for the green beans but she likes that kale! : )

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you!!!!

[@yvonneadams5377]

Thanks. I'm definitely trying this when I do beans again. I like to cut my beans in half or thirds, it is easier to stuff the jars.

[@59kuphoff]

Wow! Another fantastic tip! Thanks for taking the time to share. God bless.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thanks

[@gilbertarzner]

I will be adding the zinc this year and growing more GREEN beans for canning. Thanks so much.

[@joannak4640]

Sarah from Living Traditions homestead sent me over to watch this video. I subscribed ❤️ You are very peaceful to watch

[@Ruthannzimm]

Welcome and thank you!!!!!!

[@dravonwalker2352]

This is awesome! Thank you! I have like 20+ quarts from last year that I love the taste of, but my husband thinks they are ugly on the plate and won’t eat them. This is so appreciated. Thank you again

[@Linda-zi1ds]

Love to see the children eating fresh vegetables in the garden! Love you channel.

[@lynngrimm7470]

Don't worry about the footage. I like your content and have learned so much from you. I'm 66 and know how to can food but have always been afraid of pressure canner. You make it so simple that I'm going to try it. You are a great teacher. I applaud you.

[@rtshaw3621]

What a gorgeous pantry of abundance! So nice to see the kiddos helping. Your family is an inspiration!

[@Linda-kq8ef]

I learned something new Zinc today, thank you for sharing, and I love to hear you speak, it’s a calming voice. This old country girl from Louisiana enjoys your videos. ✝️💟

[@lynn4peace]

You are too modest! Your footage is just beautiful! I enjoyed the country scene every bit as much as learning your valuable tip of adding zince and a pinch of salt to canning green beans.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you!!!

[@annlockey8552]

Many hands make light work. My Grannie taught us that doing a chore or prep will get done faster Amen to that x😊

[@debbiejones6956]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! Love the zinc tablet knowledge!

[@primrozie]

I love your channel. And you have a beautiful family. Love how you all work together. We were a home schooling family for a few years until I had to get a job. Those were the best years of my life. A few days ago I made your coleslaw recipe and put up 14 pints! I want sauerkraut too so that's next. Probably 7 qts. I usually grow the Contender green beans but this year I had a taste for the Italian Roma. Bush bean variety. Longer days to maturity but will be worth the wait. I'll use the zinc! What I can't grow I'm buying from local farmer that has a market on site. This year they have honey.

[@SauceySav408]

Hey so I tried canning my beans with fruit preserver powder and a lil canning kosher salt and it worked like a charm!! Totally GREEN beans. So this is a great alternative to Zinc. Also, you get some salt and sugar in the preserve powder which flavor the green beans as well ❤

[@louiseestabrooks6797]

You are great . The kids are sweet and so polite . They are learning from the best .

[@GreenfieldsHomeplace]

Hi Ruthann! I came to this video because I’m canning some long beans we have. I didn’t know about the zinc-this is a game changer. Also, what kind of green beans do you typically grow? The reason I ask is because I always get green beans that have strings and I try to find a bean that doesn’t have those tough strings, if possible. My long beans are great and don’t have them but I’d also like to plant a bush bean too (next year probably). I enjoy all your videos so much. You’re amazing and so gifted. ♥️ Thanks!

[@deborahmurray7023]

I love watching you, you have such a nice smile, and love what you are doing to prepare for your family.

[@Whatisalex]

Love your stash of canned goods. Shame grocery stores don’t look like. I’ve thought about getting 2nd canner as well but as you mentioned, only need it twice year.

[@gruzincklebell3404]

It amazes me how much knowledge the Mennonite people have, I love learning from them, always very great information that I trust. Thank you for sharing.

[@tedrowell659]

You are very inspirational. More than you realize. I was just on the edge of my stool watching a bean canning video.. Think about that.. lol God bless

[@msdeec8975]

My first time being on this channel and I love how you show us how to can green beans. I’ll have to get some zinc. Thank you!

[@Nowayjose-vd1wm]

Your gardens are amazing ❤❤

[@geg3758]

Your a superstar & wonderful role model to your kids Love seeing all the kids, helping to food from the garden & ready to can xx

[@leannmendoza3854]

Zinc!!! Who knew?🤷‍♀️ Thanks so much for this great tip! I'm excited for green beans next year!💜

[@fugueine]

Girl, you do a fantastic job! There are so many more trash and annoying channels than good ones. You're definitely in the well-shot, well edited, clear audio, great videos group.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you so much!!

[@bjmichaelson5450]

Thank you for sharing this valuable tip. I sincerely love you and your precious family and enjoy watching your daily lives. Bountiful blessings to you all 💜 God is good all the time 🙏 I canned beans for the first time and they turned out just the way you said. Thanks again from Pennsylvania🎉

[@lyndawilson1874]

Your flowers are so tall and gorgeous! 🥰😎

[@DanMLarsen]

Thank you for sharing on how to keep green beans green in canning. You’re doing great in doing your videos. I enjoyed watching the family helping and getting a big job done and they get to eat in the future. Great job. ❤

[@marygonzales5957]

Brings back so many sweet memories. How my parents and helpers around table wiring together. Preparing foods together

[@mommie2492]

I love your small channel. I really enjoy how you share recipes, your life on a farm. Your children have a wonderful life.

[@cindycrosby6292]

Thank you. You make it seem easy.

[@KruseInTheKitchen]

Better quality videos isn’t what I’m after! Yours are perfect just the way they are! We appreciate you

[@erinpruitt201]

Thank you Ruth Ann❤

[@adihuebert64]

I absolutely love your videos. You work tremendously hard and you create a beautiful home for your family ❤

[@jgreg9764]

You are brilliant. We love your presence on KZbin. There are haters and hall monitors everywhere. So glad you are sharing your veteran experience

[@ladybugsarah6671]

Imo you might want to think of getting the 2nd pressure cooker bc kids grow fast and you'll be able to bless your child as your mother did for you.. Wish I had had a mom that taught me the things you know. ❤ And thanks for the tip. I had wondered how they made the greener green beans.

[@barbioliver4542]

Your channel is refreshing. I like how the children get involved and you give enough information/detail that we cancan green beans or whatever the subject matter is

[@karenleavitt7241]

I have 3 canners for the garden I grow. And a 3 burner stove outside. I love you outdoor kitchen.

[@cheryllamb8831]

I am a new subscriber and have been binge watching your videos. You have a kind personality, beautiful smile, a family you are teaching work ethics and still allowing play. I really enjoy your videos! Thank you so much. Bless you