Why Can Beans? (Featuring Kidney Beans)

[@timbinman]

When I was a young college kid in law school, my Home Ec teacher wife convinced me to do something 'Ghandi like' as a stress reliever. Canning beans was one of the winners. No stress, no huge brain power overload, not much loss in case of failure. Now, decades later, I still do it. Now, I'm also a 'Bean Snob.' My preference for flavor is Vermont Cranberry Beans. Similar to Pinto, but with huge flavor. Whatever the bean, in my experience, they are always so much more flavorful. Thanks for a great video!!!

[@rosemarybutt2608]

Vermont Cranberry beans.... never heard of them. I am intrigued. Google here I come!

[@An-G1006]

Yes cranberry are very good bean. My mom would mix some in with pinto to give flavor and cut cost using pintos with them.

[@harleyreese2476]

Love cranberry beans!

[@jocarson5310]

Cranberry beans are my favorite! They have been very hard to find for the last couple of years 😢

[@timbinman]

@@rosemarybutt2608 Sometimes they're simply 'Cranberry Beans' but I think they're all the same. I grow my own in the garden now.

[@gwizu3]

Just the video I wanted right now! You are my gold standard for canning videos. Thanks again, Pam and Jim!

[@asdfjkl7430]

I think Pam is intuitively keyed into the zeitgeist somehow. There've been about 10 times where I was wondering about how to prepare something, and Bam! A notification of a RoseRed Homestead video on _that very topic_ pops up in my notifications, haha. It's uncanny (no pun intended).

[@reniermeyer1866]

I like every one of their videos and wait in suspense three times a week to watch it.

[@katana600dee]

@@asdfjkl7430I agree. I soaked beans last night. I was just gathering jars when this video notification came in. It's my first time for beans and I was wondering if it was a waste of time. My goal is to have them on the shelf and have no concern from mice getting in while we are out of the house for 6 months to be with family.

[@lindathompson6753]

Another reason to can beans if there is a grid down situation, you won't have to use the water and power to cook beans. There are many ways to simply heat nutrition prepared foods.

[@patrickankrom710]

This! Why soak dry beans when they're soft in the cans you've prepared?

[@357Addict]

Another factor in canning beans now is the fact that the energy needed to can the beans now is more plentiful than that energy might be later.

[@rkng1]

Our entire neighborhood was without fresh water yesterday as they placed a new water main. They hit some telecommunications lines, and instead of fresh water by 6 p.m., it was close to midnight. If beans had been on the menu, we would have been out of luck. I had 5 gallons in buckets for flushing toilets but only 3.5 gallons for drinking. I've now decided to can some of the dry beans I have on hand. Thanks Pam

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

IMO, this is an important reason to can up those dried beans in your pantry. Clean, potable water is a luxury we “civilized” folk take for granted. In reality, in can disappear with the snap of a pipe or the breakdown of a well water filter.

[@rkng1]

@@jeanettewaverly2590 yes, that was what I was trying to convey. I knew the water would be out for a few hours but not well into the night .it was a good thing we had leftovers to rre-warm.

[@dancinginabundance]

Events like yours are exactly why I can beans. Another reason is the amount of water and fuel it takes to cook a pot of beans.

[@tinpony9424]

Thanks again, Pam and Jim, for another informative video. I stopped buying canned beans when the actual beans only filled half the can. Another reason I can beans is they only need to be heated up, if water or fuel isn't guaranteed.

[@SandraMalone-pq4mn]

Thank you Pam and Jim. Beans are one of my favorite food items. I actually have about fifty different varieties of dried beans, growing many of those varieties here in Maine. A pound of beans in my home doesn't last long, just a few days. We use them in so many recipes. I so appreciate the time, thoughtfulness, instruction, and love I see in each and every one of your videos.

[@yellowbird5411]

I am the recipient of many dried packs of beans and peas, as many who go to the food pantries do not want them, so give them to me. I love them, and make many pots of cream of bean soup with bacon flavoring, onions and herbs. Mmmm-mm!

[@SandraMalone-pq4mn]

@@yellowbird5411 It's amazing how many folks do not take advantage of dried beans. They are cost effective and offer amazing nutrients and fiber. I operate childcare and serve 24 children. The children are offered beans 3 times on the weekly menu. They not only love them, but grow some in the raised beds that are in the play yards!

[@kathym7495]

I have a canner of black beans going right now, 12 half pints and 9 pints! They are so handy, especially when it is just the two of us.

[@shannonmedford5477]

In my area, commercially canned organic pinto beans are $1.85 for a 15.5 oz can. My bulk organic pinto beans comes out to $.42 per pint jar. As my jars are several years old, I didn't count that but even in a brand new jar, it would still be cheaper!

[@poeticallychallenged]

2 years ago, I was watching ALL your canning videos and trying to o gather up the courage to start canning. Today, I see you canning a recipe I've done many times (beans were my first PC adventure!). Thank you for giving me the knowledge and courage I needed to start canning. I just finished a double batch of Ball Canning's balsamic onion jam. If you haven't done a video on that, it's excellent! Thanks again for all your knowledge. It literally changed my life!

[@shelleylee8774]

Love the editing! So satisfying watching those jars fill up so fast!

[@carolbailey2289]

I always can beans. Nutritious and tasty way to have shelf stable proteins handy.

[@dorindafulton]

I bought a bag of mixed beans from the store and kept some to plant. I made a video of it and they are growing fast. I hope I get enough beans to can. Thanks for sharing and have a great day 😘🤗

[@junelawrimore9567]

Last year was my first planting in 20 years or more.I had purchased squash plants from lowes.i had no less than 30 blooms NOT ONE SQUASH. I also planted some dry beans from bag and they were a success ! Hopefully your beans will do just as well as my beans .I was very suprised .

[@dorindafulton]

@@junelawrimore9567 I had to move my beans again. I didn't know they grow so fast. Getting some dowel sticks now so they can climb.

[@Warrior-In-the-Garden]

I soak mine for 2-3 days changing water every 8 to q12 hours. Helps tremendously with the gas beans tend to cause.

[@dancinginabundance]

I frequently soak my beans like you do and it takes a lot of water; another reason to have them canned in advance and available.

[@beverly4551]

I soak mine overnight and then canned them {kidney beans}. They are very mushy. Do you know what I did wrong? When I opened the jars, there was not much liquid; the beans had soaked up all of it, however they are very mushy.

[@bethrichardson5998]

I have lots of canned beans on the shelf.. all kinds.. so convenient.. a pint of kidneys, a pint of burger, a pint of tomatoes and u have chili.. Great video ⚘️ .. have a great weekend ❤️

[@yellowbird5411]

I believe that unless you grow your own beans (and most everything else), it is much cheaper to purchase dried beans, such as lima, black-eye peas (which is really a bean), kidney, great northern, pinto, etc. Canned beans from the store do not give you many beans at all. Drain off the liquid, and see what is left. The sodium level is through the roof, also. Canned items of most kinds are very expensive AS COMPARED TO fresh. A can of potatoes may have one whole potato in it, and may cost anywhere from .80 to $1.40. We can buy a whole bag of potatoes which may have 15 potatoes in it for less than $4.00. The day was that canned vegetables and other foods were cheap. We still think of them as cheap. But always compare the canned price with fresh or dried. Not only are processed/canned items very expensive, they take up too much room, are too heavy, have too many additives, and will rust on the bottom, messing up your shelf. You are paying for the can, the label, the cost to process it and transportation to get it there and then somewhere else. Whole foods, as close to natural as you can get it, is the best bargain. If you have your own dehydrator and garden products, the cost and effort to dehydrate is probably less than all the mess of canning as well.

[@cantoon350]

I love to can beans and have them in my pantry!! I know exactly what’s in them, they taste great. One time I opened a can of beans from the store and it was spinach not beans lol that is when I decided grandma teaching me to can beans was a better idea.

[@jenn9579]

Love your videos! That sealing of the jar is music to my ears.

[@katielin2379]

No chemicals. Thanks Pam and Jim.❤

[@donnarodriguez4755]

Great video, Pam. Answered all of my questions. There are so many folks out there doing it several ways but not explaining fully why. This is perfect - saving it, sharing it, and will be watching it again.

[@passamaquoddy5590]

I always hold the bottom of the jars with a towel just incase that rubber on the grabber slips .

[@kathym7495]

Me too, I always use a pot holder to support the jars when I remove them with the jar holder. I like to be as careful as possible! It is heartbreaking to lose a jar after all that work!

[@DragonflyzPrepsteadNDesigns]

Hey Passamaquody 💞

[@passamaquoddy5590]

@@DragonflyzPrepsteadNDesigns Hey Dragonflyz ❤

[@passamaquoddy5590]

@Gia Marie wow you were lucky

[@DragonflyzPrepsteadNDesigns]

@@passamaquoddy5590 I'm working on a video now Canning veggies and meat. I need to do Beans again too.

[@elainediantonio1504]

great video! I'm still a novice but followed your advice from the beginning about using USDA recommendations, also purchased the book

[@goodredman]

Hawaii can beans? Well, now I know it’s simple and a clever idea. Funny the highlight for me was the red funnel you used to put the beans into the jars. I have a funnel just like it that I use for pouring rice. Great! i’ll use it for this project. Many thanks really appreciate your videos with so much educational content.🎉

[@C2yourself]

I just opened a jar of home canned pintos from 1-20 to add with some ground beef. They were wonderfully tender with great taste. I rarely eat beans but noticed the store bought canned kidney and Cannelini beans I use for minestrone have flaky skins and a little mushy

[@sandrajohnson9926]

I'm finding can beans aren't done. So I cook them longer.

[@nancyarchibald9095]

Canned beans DO taste tin-y...so I've decided to bottle up several qts. An 8 lb bag of Pinto beans at WinCo cost $6.50 and perfectly fill 14 qts in our double-decker American canner. You can't beat that!!

[@nancyarchibald9095]

@Sandra Johnson - I've read so many ways of doing them. So for me, I soak them overnight, I drain them, then parboil them for 15 minutes with about 2 inches extra water above the beans. I fill the jar up to 2 inches from the neck of the jar, add 1tsp salt and sometimes dehydrated green Chile flakes and/or onion flakes. I top the jar off with parboil liquid, and process for 50 minutes at 15 lbs pressure. Yummy, soft, but not too soft.

[@offairhead]

4:28 I can’t believe you dumped that water down the drain! It is so nutritious to use in watering your plants!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Our water goes down the drain and straight out to our fruit trees so nothing was lost.

[@malloryfay7964]

Glad to see more canning vids! Thank you Rose!

[@KoniB.]

Pam, you look gorgeous in that purple today!

[@wandafowler4048]

Love to hear that pop

[@pennylaur7687]

My mom always put a little baking soda in her water after boiling beans to "draw out" the gas factor, before draining n rinsing.

[@jeanettemullens7710]

My mother n law put soda in her beans and they tasted aweful. You could taste the soda

[@dancinginabundance]

@@jeanettemullens7710 Most likely your MIL didn't rinse them and used the soaking water.

[@bettypierce8050]

Today's video is just what I needed.

[@janhyslop2915]

I started pressure canning beans after watching one of your previous videos. I’ve pressure canned pintos, Jacob’s Cattle, and garbanzos. I find the flavor and appearance is wonderful. Much better than commercially canned beans. I appreciate the convenience. I also have made fast beans and they are a staple in my household. So easy and they make wonderful refried beans…quick and easy.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is awesome! Jim

[@michellegarnica3756]

I was pondering the exact question, why can beans? Now I’m convinced that it’s worth it. Thank you!

[@Linda-kq8ef]

Love my canned beans, just open a jar and there ready, plus no preservatives and etc in them. Thank you for sharing. ✝️💟

[@sqwrrl]

Thank you! Mine are in the canner.

[@NancySutherland]

Thank you for explaining the reason for soaking, and cooking for 30 minutes before canning. So many people take short cuts and just put dry beans and hot water in jars and can them. I have never done that.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! Jim

[@starfire8221]

Love canned beans as they are so handy. Thanks fir the review ❤

[@teresahoye6477]

Thank you for this video.

[@AZCanner]

I say can the beans and keep canned beans regularly in case the grid ever goes down. It saves on the drinking water later.

[@jinglesh1398]

Great video as always Just wanted to tell how stunning you look in that purple!!!!

[@dianebash9402]

I appreciate this wonderful tutorial! I’m new at canning, and seeing the expertise shown here makes it seem doable for me.

[@sharonjones7674]

Thank you so much...again. How does a person so far from your home truly thank you for the sharing of knowledge and talent you and Jim bring us? Well mom always said a "Thank you" expressed sincerely speaks volumes so Thank you.🌷🙏

[@marygallagher3428]

Great demonstration, and Pam looked lovely in her vibrant purple outfit!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@reniermeyer1866]

My next goal in life is to save up for a pressure canner. I have a few successful batches of waterbath canned goods behind me and can't wait for the day to pressure can vegies, beans, soups, and pie fillings.

[@danbev8542]

The Presto pressure canners like Pam’s are not horribly expensive, imo. A 16 qt (holds 7 quarts) is about $150. The All American is pretty pricy, but would last a lifetime.

[@gracefoster9375]

Denier I get my mirro’s at estate sales Craig’s list most are ‘75 or so newest is all- American pray ask for help from heaven

[@reniermeyer1866]

The challenge is that I live in South Africa, and we only have one local brand that is still old school with the screws that you tighten on and is pretty expensive . I am eyeing a presto on Amazon, but import tax and shipping almist costs more than the item itself. I trust I will have one in time, in the meantime I learn as much as I can, collect recipes, and focus on the things I can do, like waterbath canning. I plan to do a batch of pineapple for carrot salad and some peach chutney soon. I finally got some new lids from our local supplier.

[@reniermeyer1866]

@@gracefoster9375 amen! It is so on my prayerlist.

[@dg6570]

Hi Renier, since a pressure canner is "temporarily" out of reach, I would offer you the option of doing "fast" beans. Since the beans are first cooked, then dehydrated, and stored, you could still have the convenience of ready to go beans without the need of a pressure canner. Rose Red does a great video about fast beans. Just a thought..... Adding your pressure canner need to my prayer list.

[@paulwilliams200]

I have recently started cooking my beans as I need them. I use the no-soak method in my instant pot for 15-40 minutes (depending on type of bean) and discard the cooking water. Red kidney beans are best boiled for 10 minutes before sealing - other types do not require this step. The beans are slightly less attractive because there are more split skins with this method. Good enough for a family meal, but I use traditional soaking/cooking if I want superior appearance.

[@susiea1419]

I thought kidney beans had to be soaked and pre cooked to remove lectin toxins?

[@paulwilliams200]

@@susiea1419 Boiling them for 10 minutes removes lectin toxins. Then they are cooked at High pressure for 25-30 minutes. Discard cooking water before using.

[@lazr47]

Beans, beans, and more beans! 🫘

[@tracyg4783]

I love having canned beans on my shelf for a quick meal.

[@vallis1469]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@sandiv2655]

Purple is YOUR color! Lovely! 🤩

[@DandS16]

Sending you love and strength❤

[@jerriscollins-ruth9019]

Looks good Pam. Live kidney beans for alot of food preps.

[@firequeen2194]

I dehydrated some fast pasta to get ready for camping season and was thinking of doing beans today, lol. I need to clear some pantry space and I adore canning. I just love having ingredients ready to go.

[@dsr8223]

I like having smaller half-pint jars of beans on hand. The cans you buy at the grocery store are twice as much as I use at a time.

[@jswhosoever4533]

Thank you Pam and Jim! I love your channel and have been catching up on older videos today then saw this new bean video which I really needed! P.S. love the haircut, looks terrific!

[@judykieffer8812]

Thank you Pam, I learn so much from you.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! Jim

[@ConnieConnie824]

I'm thinking of cooking my own beans, but then dehydrating them. I like storing dehydrated foods best.

[@ABlueDahlia]

Logically thinking here.. if we dump the first soaking water, why would we not dump the 2nd cooking water? I'm sure it has starch in it probably more than the 1st? I only ask to understand, not to think one is better than the other or not. I include the cooking water with mine, as well. I just like to globally understand concepts and the only way for that is for me to understand the smaller pieces. Thank you for this video! It encouraged me to get some beans canned tonight!

[@vf12497439]

Thank you for your videos. We bought a presto digital canner and between your videos and other sources we.... my fioncee and myself who should have learned these basic skills from our mothers are now midlife learning.... with your amazing help🙂

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We appreciate your support. It's great that you are learning these skills together! Jim

[@joeyhardin1288]

Friday's cold and blustery day. I canned pints of- 10 chicken, 4 pulled pork in BBQ sauce, 2 Great Northern and packed 4 and 1/2 pints of my Great Aunt Lucille's sweet pickles. (The pickles were started in Jan.) Thank you. Those do look beautiful. Chili and 3 bean salad on the way. God Bless and stay safe.

[@judithhobson5868]

it seems to me that to have all the preprepared beans is more economical with your water storage pre diasaster than after with the amount of water needed

[@jodyflores601]

Thank you dear, I appreciate all you share, blessings. 😊

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome, Jim

[@berlygirl123]

You have answered so many of my questions! Thank you!

[@sherrybaer4472]

Dearest Wonderful Rose Read team, Try as I might I cannot find reference to the carbon detector you use when cooking on your single burner you use when filming. Is you could provide that I’d sure appreciate it. I looked in you amazon store and either I over looked it or it’s not there.... The true problem is you are so generous with the number of videos and the following, it’s difficult to sort through the sheer volume of information you have blessed the community with... 🐾Blessings friends🐾

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are correct, it was not up there. It is now the last item on Off-grid cooking: Kidde Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Detector. That was a great catch! Jim

[@vikkisoderquist6013]

Tfs! Love beans. Please stay safe you guys💜

[@babatwofive5727]

Wow! Now that I have a pressure canner, this is my next project!

[@rosewood513]

Thank you for this excellent video, I am new to canning. I started with the Presto pressure canner then I found the Presto digital canner. I saw your video and was wondering why anyone would can beans too. I have a panty filled with beans. Your explanation is very logical. I agree with you. Thank you. I do not like salt either. I have a pantry filled with beans; I love them. I am going to try to watch all of your videos. Thanks so much. Rosemarie...

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you for your comments and let us know your reactions to more of our videos. Jim

[@mindyhuskey3384]

Rose, can I use a chicken, beef or veggie broth for the liquid added to the canned beans instead of the bean broth or fresh water? Thank you!

[@stringkmcc7817]

Well well- guess what I'm doing, canning black beans... 😆 I started them...

[@lynlyn4539]

The taste is far more better. The nutrition should tell everyone to do this.

[@rob1266]

June 7, 2023 - There are several YT videos showing “Dry” bean canning. It looks like it’s a lot faster. Would you please consider a video explaining the differences of canning both ways, and the level of safe canning for both? Thank you so much!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We follow the USDA recommendations and they do not recommend canning the beans dry. It is a heat transfer issue and I would never do it.

[@KatD2024]

I can beans for the reasons you stated but mainly for less waste. As a single woman, I cook smaller meals and usually only need a half pint. It’s perfect for me.

[@erpung]

What type of outdoor camping burner do you have for canning?

[@debbiecurtis4146]

I'd never thought about canning beans before, but did some kidney beans a couple winters ago. OMG! They are so much better than store-bought. You know how you look through the Ball Blue Book or other canning recipe books and try things? Some are keepers, some not. Some are good, but you just don't wind up using them because 9 pints of Apple Rhubarb Chutney just doesn't make it into your meals? So I go through my pantry once in a while and decide what are keepers. Home canned beans definitely is on my keeper list. Versatile and delicious on their own. And something that you can can (while dancing!) in the winter when you aren't busy with beans and tomatoes, etc. Thanks Pam!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are welcome! Loved your comment.

[@beverly4551]

I canned a lot of kidney beans in quart jars. I soaked them first and then canned them. They all turned out mushy. Do you know what I did wrong?

[@kathym2501]

I prepare for myself and for my 4 kids and their families. Everything I can is in half pints, pints and quarts. Quarts size foods are for my kids. I've canned lots of beans. And I have lots of store canned beans. I sure didn't do it this way. Wish I saw this first. But my beans are still good.

[@6996katmom]

When I cook my beans, it takes hours, and the middle of the beans are still hard. So, I love to can the beans then they are totally done and soft with no hard in the middle.

[@webbmechannel5235]

Nice to know that the water in a store bought can of beans should be discarded and the beans rinsed.

[@nancyinboise2160]

Great tips! I was wondering where you got your black slotted serving spoon from? Never seen that design before

[@jeanettemullens7710]

Amazon. I got one to. Love it

[@nancyinboise2160]

@@jeanettemullens7710 I just bought one as well

[@donnamullins2089]

Also beans are dirty. Thanks for the video. Pam you look very pretty today. Job interview? ? ha ha

[@GrungeGirl314]

Any tips on how to keep pinto and black bean skins from falling off as soon as I soak them?

[@warningsigns4526]

YOU ARE AMAZING

[@halsmith2174]

Pam, maybe a video where you go to your storage and prepare a dish or meal? That’s where I get stuck: OK, now what do I do with all this good stuff? You are my Go To What do I do now?!?😊

[@TheSwissy4me]

What causes siphoning please?

[@robingirven4570]

Thank you! I just did 18 pints of pintos- some I made into chili beans, some are plain. I had a lot of siphoning though 😕

[@samanthas9875]

Robin Girven just seal those jars very well again put it back into water, boil it for 5-10 mins and replace the jars on the table, cover jars with blanket and leave it to cool them down for a few hours. I do only water baths canning it is much easier and quicker....

[@robingirven4570]

@@samanthas9875 thank you for the suggestion but water bath canning is not safe for beans! No thanks. My grandkids eat my canned food.

[@An-G1006]

You have left 2 comment I have read now telling someone to waterbath and tighten jars that not seal that is NOT safe.

[@jeanettemullens7710]

Samantha is giving false and unsafe info do not listen to her. Listen to PAM not her

[@robingirven4570]

@@jeanettemullens7710 I would NEVER do what she suggested! She’s trying to kill people or worse yet, her own family! 🤬

[@scottc3165]

That's awesome!!

[@ediemurray1692]

I put a dollop of vinegar on the sink water and a bit of ginger in each jar. Supposedly it degasses them. You don't taste either one

[@kimbowyer7453]

Beautiful. I love to can beans. I can just go to the basement and grab a jar. I love I can manage the salt. I canned 36 jars of strawberry jelly today. I love to can.

[@norgialopez6113]

Thanks for continuing educating us , if I want to can garbanzos is 75 minutes the right time also ?

[@xrayqueen3]

Thinking of pressure canning lentil soup, by layering dry lentils, diced carrots, celery, onion and topped with chicken broth…lentils cook so quickly, so i would think no need to precook and prepare like dried beans….would the soup be safe to eat??? Thanks Pam and Jim for all you continue to do for us.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Please refer to USDA Can Your Own Soup. Jim

[@OnaMuir]

My first canning was white beans. (USDA instructions) When I went to use them, about 7 months later, they looked and smelled fine. However, the (forjars) lid had green mold on the bottom inside. Being new at canning, I threw them out. What happened? Anyone, any ideas? TY for all you have taught all of us. I continue to learn much from your adventures and explorations. 🤗

[@samanthas9875]

Ona Muir I guess they were not properly sealed but I am not sure about it

[@bhive6026]

Retirement looks good on you.

[@phyllyssjesus]

By precooking, is that bringing to a boil then simmering for 30 minutes?

[@samanthas9875]

phyllis santos when you do water bath canning it is too long....

[@phyllyssjesus]

@@samanthas9875 In my canning books, you pressure can, not water bath, beans.

[@paulasiefert2059]

What would you make with them? Thanks for a great video.

[@samanthas9875]

Paula Siefert anything you like e,g, soup, stew beans recipe...... salad....

[@paulasiefert2059]

@@samanthas9875 thanks. I do try to incorporate beans into recipes, but there is always room for more recipes!

[@sqwrrl]

Remember that 13 to 15 psi is according to Rose Red’s elevation. Since I am under 1000 feet altitude, my psi would be 10 psi. Be sure you know what yours is for your area.

[@mjraiburn]

Wondering if you ever can okra without vinegar so they are fry able. I want to drain them, then fry them..

[@DutchAlaskagirl]

I SO need to get a bigger canner. I can only do 5 pints/4 quarts at a time. Too energy and time consuming!

[@clairecrebar6943]

Thank you, you two lovely people, for this lovely video!!!! Is it ok to add lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to the soaking water (about a TBLS)? I do this for even greater digestibility when I cook my beans.

[@crystald3655]

From what I know you could I believe both acv and lemon juice is canning approved

[@clairecrebar6943]

@@crystald3655 Thank you so much!

[@adairsulhoff5405]

Great post, thank you! Can you add Goya sazon jamon and con culantro y achiote to beans you are pressure canning?

[@carolmarx6958]

I have done a lot of canning but have never caned beans, my husband is not a big fan of beans. I like this video. My question is, do you use the same prep method for all types of dried beans? Kidney, navy, pinto, Lima butter, black beans etc …. Another question. What type of bean do you use to make baked beans? Thanks for your great videos. How is the kitchen remodel coming along.

[@dg6570]

Hi Carol, here's my 2 cents worth...... I use the same prep method for all types of dried beans. My bunch prefers baked beans made with small white "navy" beans. Hope this helps!

[@dancinginabundance]

Pour that soaking water on your plants! They love it.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Interesting, Jim

[@MispelledOnPurpose]

Are you going to do refried beans? I don't even know if that's possible, but I regularly buy the canned ones at the store.

[@kathymc234]

The refried beans are too thick to can at home. The ones at the store are commercially canned. A different mechanical process and steel cans.

[@sharondewey5529]

I love your videos - thank you so much for taking the time and energy to share all your knowledge. My first question about canning beans is this: Why can them when you can save the dried beans for 25 years if done properly and prepare them (soak and cook) when you open the mylar bags as you need them? I'm not comfortable with canning (have never learned it and am worried about botulism), so saving dry beans and cooking them when the need arrises is an attractive option for me. Have I missed something?

[@kathymc234]

This is an answer to the question, "My power is out and I have limited water. What can I feed my family?". Pull canned beans off your shelf. I keep some canned pints of my husband's favorite beans.