Canning beans at home is a great way to preserve their freshness, ensure you have a healthy pantry staple, and save money. With this simple Homemade Canned Beans Recipe, you’ll be able to enjoy the convenience of ready-to-use beans while knowing exactly what’s in them—no preservatives, just wholesome goodness. You can use a variety of beans, including black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, or cannellini beans, to create your own customized jars.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups dried beans (black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, or your favorite type)
- 12-14 cups water (for soaking and cooking)
- 2 teaspoons salt (optional)
- 6-8 cups fresh water (for canning)
- 1 teaspoon canning salt per quart jar (optional, for flavor preservation)
Equipment:
- Pressure canner (required for safely canning beans)
- Quart or pint-sized glass canning jars (with lids and rings)
- Large pot for cooking beans
- Canning tools (jar lifter, funnel, bubble remover)