How Do You Can Green Beans Using Water Bath Method?
Do you have green beans growing in your garden? Do you have to many green beans to eat fresh? Why not can them to enjoy this winter. Let me show you how to can green beans using the water bath method. First thing to do is head out to the garden to pick the green beans. You want to can them as fresh as possible. You want to snap off the end of the green beans and look to see if there are any bug bites or damaged parts that need to be cut out. Next snap your green beans into bite sized pieces. You then want to wash your green beans real well. Take your large pot and fill with water to heat. Wash your quart or pint jars. Even if they are brand new wash them in hot water. Put your canning lids in a small pan of hot water until ready to use. Now stuff your washed green beans into your jars leaving plenty of head space. Fill your quart jars with water, put a teaspoon of salt in the green beans and make sure and wipe the lid off real well. Put your hot lids on the top and put the ring on and
