What are the Various Canning Methods for Fruits and Vegetables?
There are three ways foods can be preserved by canning. Foods are canned by using the open kettle method, water bath canners, or steam pressure canners. The open kettle method is not recommended for low acid vegetables like green beans. Because steam pressure cookers vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, home canners should follow the specific manufacturer’s instructions for their model when canning green beans. This article discusses how to cold pack and process green beans using a water bath canner.