The Ultimate Chili: With AND Without Beans | Pressure Canning

Do you have a mixed household like I do? David likes beans in his chili. I don't. With this method, you don't have to choose. Put both types on the shelf in one batch. Not to mention, this recipe, Based on Brian Lagerstrom's "30 minute Chili with Slow Cooked Flavor" is definitely my best chili yet.
Many, many thanks to the brilliance of @BrianLagerstrom for the inspiration for this recipe. See Brian's original recipe here: • 30 Minute Chili With S...
The recipe as I made it in the video made 12 pints (2 of those with beans). Quantity of pints will increase with number of jars with added beans. If you plan to eat some fresh, be sure to thoroughly cook any beans that won't be pressure canned. Feel free to adjust the heat level to suit you.
1/4 cup dried red kidney beans per pint to be soaked 24 hours. (Note that this should make 1/2 cup soaked beans per pint.)
5lbs ground beef, browned in crumbles and drained
1 jumbo onion, diced
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup ancho chili powder
3T cumin powder
1.5T garlic powder
1/4 cup paprika
4tsp salt, divided
2 14oz cans fire roasted tomatoes, with liquid
5 14 oz cans diced tomatoes, drained
3T Better than Bullion beef flavor
2 14oz cans tomato sauce
4T Worcestershire sauce
2T apple cider vinegar
3-4tsp sugar or heat stable sugar substitute (I used Allulose)
1/2tsp molasses
6T tomato paste
Measure, sort, rinse and soak dried red kidney beans 24 hours prior. For each pint that will be "with beans", measure 1/4cup dry beans. This will equate to 1/2 cup soaked beans to add to each "with beans" pint.
Brown the ground beef in a large stockpot, chopping into crumbles. Drain, reserving liquid in case you need to add some later. Set aside.
Add the diced onion, along with a bit of fat to keep it from sticking, to the same pot that the beef was cooked in. Saute until translucent. Add chili powder, ancho chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika and 2 teaspoons of salt. Stir to toast the spices for about a minute. Add the fire roasted tomatoes with their liquid and the drained diced tomatoes. Stir to combine. Add Better than Bullion, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, apple cider vinegar, sugar, molasses ad tomato paste. Mix and bring to simmer. Taste for seasoning/heat, and adjust as needed. (I made no adjustments.)
Season the meat (I added the remaining 2tsp) and add meat to the pot. Stir to combine and return to simmer while jars and canner are prepared.
You will need hot clean jars and a reasonably hot prepared canner.
Add 1/2 cup soaked beans to each jar that will be a Chili with Beans jar. Top off these jars with chili, leaving a generous 1" headspace and debubble, paying special attention to getting the beans mixed into the chili. (I waited to do this and struggled a bit getting the beans off the bottom of the jar.) Be sure to note that these are the jars with beans.
Fill the remaining jars with just the chili mixture, as is. Leave a generous 1" headspace.
Wipe all the rims thoroughly, apply new lids and rings. Be sure to note which jars have the beans so there's no guessing after processing. Process pints for 75 minutes at 10 pounds of pressure if under 1000ft. Please check the altitude chart below if you need to adjust.
NOTE: I did not test this in quarts, which would require 90 minute processing time. The plain chili should work perfectly, but I can't guarantee that the beans would be as perfect as I think they are in the pints processed for 75 minutes.
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[@TracieL1234]

Mild chili with beans for the win! I put 16 pints on the shelf this winter to use all year. Thanks for more great ideas.

[@growandpreserve]

Good for you, Tracie! 16 pints is probably about what we need as well.

[@Thisisit120]

I can give you two hints about the onion. One those choppers work wonderfully with Cutting down the amount of tears. I don’t cry at all when I use it. And two my daughter gave me this tip along time ago is to set a little candle close to your Cutting board and burn it while you’re chopping. That has worked for me also.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks for the reminder. I have a chopper that helps a little, but I always forget to pull it out. I'll definitely try the candle trick. Thanks!

[@karikelly2797]

The only thing that saves me from tears when cutting onions is 1. someone else cutting or 2. a snorkeling mask. I made chili last weekend with plant based ground meat substitute since it was something the whole house could agree on, but, as of Thursday, the vegetarian child has left for new opportunities and the household can return to having real meat in meals. This is a good opportunity to use up some of the hamburger in the freezer, so thanks for the inspiration, Carter. I have that meat masher in my Amazon cart. Maybe it, or other products you recommend, will be included in the Amazon spring sale? I don’t have an affiliate account to check it, tho.

[@growandpreserve]

Yes. Someone else cutting them works for me! The meat masher doesn't appear to be in the Spring sale; however, don't pay its current ridiculous list price. I paid $12 for it. The current $17 is crazy.

[@ohiofarmgirl3384]

I’ve found that onions are more irritating when it’s older.

[@kathyhollett407]

I got my meat mashed at Dollar Tree for $1!!!

[@growandpreserve]

They're certainly more irritating the older I get! @@ohiofarmgirl3384

[@leslieorth3602]

Light a candle

[@user-cc9uq1to1q]

I cry lots cutting onions. Someone said to put up a fan. I did and not a single tear. It really worked.

[@growandpreserve]

I'll try it. Thanks!

[@tammynevil7852]

I'm a beans in the chili girl and LOVE fire roasted anything!

[@growandpreserve]

I love fire roasted anything too!

[@mburton2402]

Glad to see that others misjudged the size of the pot needed. My first chilli canning adventure resulted in the purchase of a 23qt pot to finish the job. Can't say it was a bad purchase because I've used it many times for fruits, stews, and sauces. It's just as easy to do an extra large batch to can and a meal or two.

[@growandpreserve]

Yes! A huge stockpot is a must.

[@theresaegbuniwe5808]

Can’t wait to make this recipe!

[@growandpreserve]

Great! Keep me posted, Theresa.

[@ohiofarmgirl3384]

Great video, Carter! Great to see David too! I’m looking forward to trying this recipe.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Ohio!

[@cindyparker9920]

Looks yummy!

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you 😋

[@crazymama73]

Looks delicious! I am looking forward to trying the recipe in a few weeks. Thank you for taking the time out to make this video and share it with us!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, mama!

[@tonijohnson7132]

My mouth is watering. This is definitely going on my canning list.

[@growandpreserve]

Good, Toni! I think you'll love it.

[@sandrah583]

When I make chili, instead of canned tomatoes/sauce whatever, I use V8 juice. The seasonings in it really add to the chili.

[@growandpreserve]

Yum!

[@stephaniecrow7387]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been looking for a good chili recipe that I could can. New subscriber btw

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Stephanie! I think this one is terrific. Keep me posted!

[@cynthiakennedy4826]

I can't wait to make this recipe..I love chili and tomatoes!!

[@growandpreserve]

I bet you'll love this one then!

[@lisahearn5237]

I tried this recipe, and the whole family just loves it! We will definitely make it again!

[@growandpreserve]

So glad to hear that, Lisa! Thanks for reporting back!

[@bridgetgreene2457]

Carter , I am loving you being closer to your stove top on the butchers block and the new ovens look great ! This chili looks delicious and I think David was enjoying it very much ! He sure enjoys his food . Blessings to you both !

[@growandpreserve]

Bridget, I am enjoying the island workspace so much! I'll do a kitchen tour as soon as the new fridge comes in. And yes, David was very happy to have chili all week!

[@Randyb4ut]

Our family loves chili 😋. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@growandpreserve]

My pleasure 😊

[@PDXTundra]

I absolutely love your recipe content. It’s like hanging out and having a conversation with a good friend. You and David are both great! As for chili with beans or without, I’ll go either way, but it must be a heavy sear prior to completion with either or. Hot, hot, meat sear.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, PDX! You sear the beef so it has some crunch or bite to it?

[@dtassler]

I need to do this! I think we would get much use out of having these on the shelf. I am going to check out Brian's recipe. Thank you for sharing.

[@growandpreserve]

Good to see you, Darla!

[@loricook7670]

Looks great! Thank you for sharing. I need to do this now! Lol. Have a great day!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Lori! Let me know if you make it.

[@loricook7670]

I will! I also ordered a big order from Wallaby; I received everything yesterday, and I can't wait to get started on mylar bag preserving. @@growandpreserve

[@ShereesAlchemy]

I’ve got to put up some chili! I’ve made it in batches and put it in the freezer but I’ve been wanting to can some. Freezer space fills up so quickly! Thanks for sharing this and all of your tips!

[@growandpreserve]

It's always a good one to have on the shelf, Sheree! You are so right about the freezer filling up fast. Every time I get a little breathing space in there, it gets filled up again.

[@bhavens9149]

LOL I'm the no beans and my Mother likes it with, this seems like a great way to solve that issue!

[@growandpreserve]

Perfect!

[@jenniferpackard6558]

I like your videos, so thanks!!! I don't have any family or friends that can food right now so it's fun to see how you do things :)

[@growandpreserve]

Glad to have you here, Jennifer!

[@margiestraka7513]

Try putting your onions in the freezer. They are easy to chop. And also I chop onions and freeze them. when I need them they are ready to use. I want you to know that I really enjoy your videos. I'm going to make your chilli recipe. It looks so good. I am so glad and blessed to be able to watch and learn from you. Thank you so much.

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much, Margie! I have big plans for David to chop onions for me to freeze this year! We'll see if I can rope him into it.

[@kaycee18]

1/2 cup uncooked beans is a lot in a pint jar with such a thick sauce. Seems like the sauce should have been thinner for those. Beans are funny. They continue to absorb liquid over time as they sit on the shelf after processing. Maybe consuming them within a month or so, it would be ok, but I would make the chili thinner for long term storage. Looking forward to trying this recipe. Bet it will have a fab depth of flavor. Thank you for posting!

[@MaryannTrent-rz6xp]

Hey. Love your channel. For the onion problem, Google onion goggles. Saw Chelsea at Little Mountain Farm use them. Kitchen is looking great. We had suggested putting the exhaust fan in the pantry when cooking with the air fryer. Mine discolored the wall. Can't wait to try this chili. Thanks for all you do!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks! I just ordered some safety glasses. Hopefully they'll help me.

[@k.p.1139]

Very nice! You may have inspired me to make canned chili! We do NOT like kidney beans, but, since we have discovered the Anasazi beans, we are are enjoying them again. I think they will make a perfect chili bean. Thanks Carter, and David. 😊

[@growandpreserve]

Perfect, KP. Keep me posted!

[@k.p.1139]

@growandpreserve it's Karen. I just keep my name hidden because ya know..I have that name.

[@donnamullins2089]

Thank you Carter. I am team No Bean. Texas Chili for a Texas girl. Looks beautiful. Love your new kitchen. Lots of space to can. David loves his chili. Have a great week.

[@growandpreserve]

I'm with you, Donna! I'll do a tour of the new kitchen as soon as the fridge comes in. Have a great week!

[@donnamullins2089]

@@growandpreserveAlright.

[@pamelacochran9521]

I love this video. The taste test at the end was awesome! We don't use a lot of onions in my house except for salsa. But when we have to chop onions, i have a Tupperware chopper that i use, no tears. We also have that meat masher, but we got ours at dollar tree. I saw a lot of people use it but i wanted to really see if it was worth it without spending a ton. We've had the one from dollar tree for 2 years now. Thank you for another awesome video. I love your kitchen

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, Pamela! I have an onion chopper too, but I'll be darned if I can ever remember to use it! Good for you on the dollar tree masher. I just looked at the cost on Amazon today on the one I have, and it's ridiculous!

[@lindahernandez8693]

Will you be doing a tour of your updated kitchen? Love the chili will have to try this one too!

[@growandpreserve]

I will be doing a tour as soon as the fridge is installed. They finished punch out items on Friday, but the fridge is delayed until end of April. Can't wait to show it to you!

[@deedeemat3991]

you two are so cute! love how you anticipate Davids response to the taste test. think i will make this recipe next time i can chili. love your ovens! will you be doing a kitchen reno vid?

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, DeeDee! I will definitely do a kitchen reno tour as soon as the fridge comes in. Can't wait to show you around!

[@sheilaMagilicudy]

I love chili! Love beans too but for some reason I always find that kidney beans are a bit tough. The white kidney beans however are okay. I usually put 2 different beans in. Since I canned so many I might just put them in after like yourself. I like a dollop of sour cream on mine as it takes the heat down a bit. The color of that chili when you pulled it out of the canner was incredible. That adobe spice really did it. I must try that. Thank you for the recipe. Nice to see David as always. Cheers!

[@growandpreserve]

Sounds like a good plan, Sheila! I'll tell David you said so. He'll love it.

[@Lalec122]

Ty Carter! I made the Texas chili... and honestly I like it better with beans

[@growandpreserve]

We can still be friends. ;-) Give this one a shot, if you have a chance.

[@jenniferr2057]

​@@growandpreserveI appreciate that you are funny and not KZbin sensitive!

[@Lalec122]

@@growandpreserve😂 your so funny! Just thought I'd chime in on the beans or no beans subject 😊

[@constancebeck2992]

Hi Carter! My family has a Texas brick chili made from suet. It has been in the family over 100 years. I think they owned a restaurant. It made 10 bricks. One brick to a pot of pintos or kidneys. That's a lot of chili with beans lol. Yours looks great. I'm heading out in the morning time to visit that baby of mine that is almost a toddler. Spent the week freeze drying slaw with carrots, berries, mashed potatoes, chicken salad, mushrooms, and onions. Still have 3 loads in freezer to go in when I return. Have a wonderful Easter.

[@constancebeck2992]

Btw, 24 potatoes went into the beds as did broccoli and bok choi. Asparagus is coming in, onions garlic and celery all growing well. The green house herbs will need to be picked and dried again and next will be peppers tomatoes artichokes and green beans.

[@growandpreserve]

I had to look up brick chili! I bet your family recipe is fantastic! Have a wonderful time with the grandkids. I hope your local family has committed to watering the garden and greenhouse while you're gone. For the chicken salad, did it have mayo in it? M potatoes, broccoli, cauli, kale, cabbage, spinach and swiss chard are in as well. The garlic is doing great, and my onions are hanging in there. Happy Easter!

[@constancebeck2992]

@@growandpreserve no Mayo, celery canned chicken, onion I'll add Mayo when I use it or avocado

[@jenniferr2057]

Good morning Carter! I can like you do.... One of my most valued tools is made by Oxo. It is a fast separator that pours directly out of center bottom, leaving the fat behind.. now all the beef flavor goes back in your chili!

[@growandpreserve]

I have that exact one. Hopefully I would have thought to use it if I had needed the liquid. Thanks for the reminder.

[@jenniferr2057]

@@growandpreserve lol on the 'hopefully'.

[@sheilaMagilicudy]

Oh a quick note to you Carter. I purchased the "Onion Goggles" on amazon and boy do they work. I ordered the lime green frame... not to classy but no more tears. Cheers

[@growandpreserve]

Good to know, Sheila. I just bought some "safety glasses". We'll see if they do the trick.

[@JeannePorter]

Carter, I really really appreciate the extreme research, time and sacrifice (ONIONS!! 😩😭😉) and sincere honesty you put into each and every recipe/video! You are amazing!! It's like experiencing basic culinary knowledge from it's most humble beginnings, INEVITABLY evolving into the FINEST FIVE STAR restaurant cuisine😋!! It gives me confidence to try different things. Things I always thought were beyond my hillbilly palate and expertise😂😉. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!!!❤❤

[@growandpreserve]

Jeanne, you are so sweet! I'm so glad to have you here!

[@danniemcdonald7675]

That looks yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I've read that holding a match (unstruck) between your teeth helps with tears. Something to do with the sulphur in the match tip.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Dannie! Not sure I could make that work on camera, but I'll try it sometime when I'm not filming.

[@stevegordon5243]

I've had a can of Campbell's Cream of Chicken soup do the same thing to me when I opened it. It was not past the "best buy" date either. Like you, I tossed and did not use it. Something is definitely not right when that happens and I was not taking a chance on anyone in my family getting sick over it. The chili looks delicious btw!

[@growandpreserve]

I agree. Just not worth the risk. Good to see you, Steve.

[@buckleymanor4658]

❤

[@lisapop5219]

We are both. It depends on what it's being used for. I love Brian Langerstrom too. I like his weeknight meals

[@growandpreserve]

Brian is hard to beat!

[@judihayes4286]

I’m in Canada where do I find Brian Langerstrom ?

[@growandpreserve]

Here's Brian's channel: www.youtube.com/@BrianLagerstrom @@judihayes4286

[@judihayes4286]

@@growandpreserve Thank You so much for your reply I love Carters channel and her ideas she’s one of my favourite s I’m 81 and I’m still canning !!! And I love love chilli !! Thanks again from Canada!!

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Judi! @@judihayes4286

[@daniellewoodward4728]

I like chili with beans and ground beef but I also love the Texas chili which does not have beans. When I make chili with beans I use black beans and small red beans. I have a recipe I have used for years it’s a family favorite.

[@growandpreserve]

It sounds like you have all your bases covered, Dani!

[@lifeisgood-victoria796]

I just made this recipe and it is DELICIOUS. I did not have to adjust anything. First time making chili. Will definitely make more. Thank you so much. EDIT: I also did not have chile ancho in powder in the house, but went to the store and found packages of dried whole chile ancho and put it in my Ninja blender and voilá did not have to buy it online, which was wonderful, otherwise, would not have been able to make it as fast as I did.

[@growandpreserve]

Outstanding! Thanks so much for reporting back!

[@gaylaskates8831]

I had some cans of tomato sauce in my pantry of the same brand as your diced tomatoes and it did the same thing as you described..it actually hurt my hand so I went through the remaining ones and found one with a slightly pumped up lid that I hadn’t noticed on the one I opened. I tossed them both. I was trying to work through those that I purchased as my tomatoes are looking like a bumper crop and I plan to can diced,crushed and sauce from my tomatoes.

[@growandpreserve]

Wow. Good to know, Gayla! I do have a couple cans left from that box. I will double check them today. Woohoo to your bumper crop of tomatoes this year! So exciting!

[@lisapop5219]

Have you ever made a chili from leftover smoked brisket? That's the best I've ever made. My husband makes chili once a year (giant pot) and he is very big on using fresh peppers. He uses habanero & jalapeños. If they have any, he might add poblano. He also uses powders. He makes so much that it's not a knock your socks off. He uses kidney beans after he takes out some to have with no beans. He does the all day simmer. For some reason, chili became his favorite thing to cook but only once a year because he makes so much. Some goes to our daughter and the rest goes into the pantry and freezer.

[@growandpreserve]

Wow. Sounds like you have your chili needs covered!

[@fredberry1342]

I do have one comment that may be contrary to your opinion. It is my belief that tomatoes are an integral part of a Chili and I love to celebrate them when I make it. Seeing how many tomato products you put into this i believe they are a star as well and maybe should be celebrated as much as the ground beef.

[@growandpreserve]

You make a good point, Fred. I think there were 9 tomato cans, not counting the tomato paste.

[@schullieringer]

I wear swim goggles when I cut onions. It might look funny, but it absolutely works.

[@growandpreserve]

If it didn't leave me with racoon eyes for the rest of the video, I would definitely do that too!

[@littlemscrafty]

Hello I am new to the channel. I just found you tonight and I am excited to learn about canning and recipes for canning. I just purchased my first canner it is the electronic presto. Looking forward to trying and canning this recipe. I have never used a canner before but I would like to try this recipe. If I used canned kidney beans from the store with this recipe and then canned them would they turn to mush??

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome! Congratulations on jumping into canning! You will love the Presto Electric canner. It's become my go-to pressure canner these days, and I never expected anything to replace my All American stovetop canner. Regarding the canned kidney beans...I do think they will be very mushy. Essentially, they'll be re-cooked for 75 minutes under pressure, if you add them to this recipe. The soaked dry beans are very easy and come out with a great texture. Do let me know if you give the recipe a try. Hope you find lots of recipes that appeal to you on the channel!

[@littlemscrafty]

Thank you so so much for this great advice. I look forward to learning so much from you. I am single and I love how you show canning for the quart and pint jars ❤️. I want to learn how to can meals and ingredients. I am so excited to learn this.

[@growandpreserve]

@@littlemscrafty You've come to the right place! Feel free to ask questions whenever you have them. It helps everyone.

[@greeneyes2256]

We make ground beef with pinto beans: 5 lbs. 70/30, 1 lb. onion, 1 lb. soaked beans, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, Mexican oregano. Near the end we add salt, and Hatch chilies. We also make an old recipe of Craig Claiborne’s, Real Texas Chili. Half beef chunks, half pork chunks, NO beans unless on the side. Carter, did you try running a fan over the onion while peeling and chopping it?

[@growandpreserve]

Sounds great! Haven't tried the fan because it will interfere with the audio. I'll try it some time when y'all aren't with me!

[@gracehillgranny5445]

Thanks, Carter, for sharing this recipe. Personally, I like small red beans or small light red kidney beans in chili. I like tomatoes, but the ratio of meat & beans to tomatoes in this recipe would not make my tummy too happy. Otherwise, I will be using your recipe soon to can up some chili, but a bit more beans per jar, and a little less tomatoes. Your kitchen remodel is gorgeous, but your older one was beautiful as well.

[@growandpreserve]

Sounds like a good plan, Grace! Thanks for the kitchen note. I'll show the whole thing when it's finished in a few weeks.

[@jennysevick6781]

If you have a gas stove, turn flame on and cut onions next to the flame. The flame attracts the onion fumes. I've tried this and found it works.

[@growandpreserve]

I don't think I've heard that one. Thanks, Jenny!

[@leslieorth3602]

Or light a candle

[@jeanhelliwell8160]

Hi. Great video. Can you tell me the model and size of your presto canner please.

[@growandpreserve]

This is the exact one I have, Jean. amzn.to/3Turqib

[@renitakkurtz1470]

Carter...I love your canning videos. I am a big canner and love having the pantry stocked. Question... someone gave me a gallon can of Wolf Chili with NO Beans. I want to break it down to half pint jars to use for chili dogs. Can I just hot water bath it 25-39 minutes?

[@growandpreserve]

That's a lot of chili! I would still pressure can for 75 minutes. It'll be exposed to whatever is floating around in the air as soon as you open it. It may break down a bit at full processing time, but to me, hot dog chili is a bit more broken down anyway.

[@garyfrost8166]

Do not cut the root off until done chopping. This help with burning of the eyes. Works for us.

[@faithgrace4690]

Can we use canned stewed tomatoes and add extra tomatoe paste safely?

[@neppieb]

Hi Carter, I'm thinking about buying the Presto Electric Canner. Could you tell me how many wide mouth quarts it holds?

[@growandpreserve]

Yep! It holds 5 quarts (reg or wide), 7 wide mouth pints, 8 regular mouth pints or 10 jelly jars.

[@kajolaggarwal4]

I heard there are goggles on amazon for when you are cutting onion from Little Mountain Ranch on youtube

[@growandpreserve]

You're right. I'll look for them. Thanks for the reminder!

[@kajolaggarwal4]

You could use a fat separarater for when you are canning and chopsticks in debubbling instead of spoon

[@growandpreserve]

True! I have one I love. Good thought.

[@nancyrudolph9864]

If chopping onions bother me, I just take a big drink of cold water and it stops the burn. :)

[@growandpreserve]

Really? That's one I haven't heard. I'll try it.

[@kajolaggarwal4]

Would corn be good in chilli

[@growandpreserve]

I think corn is good in everything! ;-)

[@littlemscrafty]

Carter I have a question? I am soaking some pintos overnight to can tomorrow. This will be my first run. I have noticed that about half of the beans are shedding their skin and splitting? Is there something wrong with the beans? Should I not can these? Please help. I also bought some meat to can also.

[@growandpreserve]

Hmmm. I'm not sure why they're doing this, but I don't have experience with pintos. I would worry about them getting too mushy in processing, if they've shed their skins. Wish I had a better answer for you.

[@littlemscrafty]

@@growandpreserve the skins are tough too. I don’t want to go through the process and end up with a lesser product. I am worried that I will?

[@sherylh4780]

Amazon sells onion cutting glasses that looks like glasses and go on like glasses. They are really goggles that look like glasses. They work and they are cheap.

[@growandpreserve]

Excellent. Thanks!

[@Sirius-ly]

I'm a with-beans girl... no matter what my Texas relatives say...lol!

[@growandpreserve]

Funny!

[@JanetSpear55]

Can I safely can chili that I made a lot of but has already been cooked? With beans

[@growandpreserve]

I would need to review the ingredients to give you my thoughts on safety, but I will say that you will likely be quite disappointed in the texture of fully cooked beans that are then pressure canned. If I had extra cooked chili with beans, my first choice for preserving it would be the freezer.

[@anitasampson1982]

How did you pressure can it?

[@growandpreserve]

75 minutes for pints

[@sarahcontento9516]

I've never tried it before but I heard that if you have a fan blowing you won't get as much onion in your face.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Sarah!

[@MamaCinnamon]

Contacts or swim goggles work for cutting onions

[@growandpreserve]

I just ordered some "safety glasses". We'll see!

[@Scottlemee]

Use a steel on your knife before you cut your onions. The sharper your knife is the less rupturing of cells and less onion juice squirting into the air around you will happen.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks for the tip, Scott!

[@jerrystrong4494]

Carter you and David are such a handsome couple. Barb

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Barb!

[@renitahebner3084]

I keep my onions in the fridge and don’t have an issue with tears.

[@growandpreserve]

Maybe I need to keep the onions in there longer? I'll try again.

[@renitahebner3084]

some onions just have a really strong oder. I always get yellow onions. your recipes look wonderful. I'm going to try the chili and can it but not with hamburger. I don't like the texture. thanks for sharing with us.

[@tacherie]

Can you show us a vegan chili?

[@growandpreserve]

Hmmm...probably. Let me give that some thought. Thanks for the idea!

[@audreyhillyer6377]

Burn a candle next to where you are cutting the onion, that seems to burn off the fumes.

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you. I'll try!

[@jenniferr2057]

I didnt know there was any such thing as no bean chili. I like any kind of bean except kidney beans.... Too tough!

[@growandpreserve]

No bean chili all the way! Interesting that you think kidney beans are tough. I wonder if that's why those are the only ones I can tolerate. It's the mushy bean feel that kills me. Maybe?

[@jenniferr2057]

@@growandpreserve it's just something about the skin. Though.... You cause me to pause and think. I don't think I have ever had a kidney beans that wasn't commercially canned... Maybe it is their processing? Hhhmmmm....

[@growandpreserve]

The great bean dilemma! @@jenniferr2057

[@emilee172]

went and got myself a bowl but sadly its only a video

[@growandpreserve]

Aw, Emilee! Come on over!

[@madelinemason2056]

Equal parts borax and sugar . Ants eat and walk over it, taking it to the colony. Ants die.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Madeline!

[@clarkdiana1]

Wearing glasses helps me

[@growandpreserve]

Maybe I need some plain glasses with no Rx. My only glasses are for distance. I would surely cut off a finger!

[@clarkdiana1]

My husband actually wears goggles when I make salsas and relishes. He’s the best. I think enjoys it. Lol

[@clarkdiana1]

Of course we are using many onions

[@growandpreserve]

That's taking one for the team!@@clarkdiana1

[@patriotchic3364]

Keep your spices dry...don't measure over a steaming pot.

[@growandpreserve]

smart

[@Mike-vv8sp]

maybe you should just chop the onion off camera so we do not have to go through this every time?

[@growandpreserve]

Haha, I hear you! I'll try to spare you the onion tears in the next video.

[@growandpreserve]

Haha, I hear you! I'll try to spare you the onion tears in the next video.