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Canning Green Beans Recipe

Canning green beans is one of the easiest canning recipes to learn on! They're almost foolproof! These simple instructions will show you how to pressure can green beans so they are shelf-stable, nutritious and delicious! You'll be canning green beans in no time!
Course Canning Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword Green Beans, Pressure Canning Recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 40 minutes
Servings 1 Jar
Author Stacy Williams
Cost 3.00

Equipment

  • Pressure Canner
  • Sharp Kitchen Knife
  • Mason Jars
  • Lids and Rings
  • Canning Funnel
  • Magnetic Lid Lifter
  • Jar Lifter

Ingredients

  • Fresh Green Beans Ends Trimmed, String Removed
  • 1 tsp Canning Salt Per Jar, optional

Instructions

  • Wash and trim green beans. Cut into bite sized pieces if you prefer.
    Fresh Green Beans
  • Pack Jars tightly with green beans, add canning salt and fill jars with boiling water leaving 1" headspace. Add lid and ring tightened fingertip tight.
    1 tsp Canning Salt
    Canning green beans is a great way to preserve them! Learning how to can green beans might seem difficult, but it's easier than you think! In just a few minutes, you can have flavorful and shelf stable fresh green beans in your pantry!
  • Add jars to pressure canner and vent canner for 10 minutes. Process pints for 20 minutes or quarts for 25 minutes using the appropriate PSI for your altitude.
  • Wait for pressure to come down in canner, remove jars and allow to sit undisturbed 12-24 hours before checking seals. Reprocess or refrigerate/use immediately any unsealed jars.

Notes

Green Beans Canning Altitude Chart

ALTITUDE                  DIAL GAUGE              WEIGHTED GAUGE
  • 0-1000                      11lbs                                10lbs
  • 1001-2000                11lbs                                15lbs
  • 2001-4000                12lbs                               15lbs
  • 4001-6000                13lbs                               15lbs
  • 6001-8000                14lbs                               15lbs
  • 8001-10000              15lbs                               15lbs
 
  • Since this canning recipe includes boiling water, it is best to start with jars that have been slightly warmed in the oven. This will reduce the chances of having a cold jar explode from temperature changes when you add the boiling water. 
  • Canning salt is optional. It is added to the recipe only for taste. You may skip it if you prefer.
  • You may waterbath green beans by adding 2 Tbsp white vinegar to each jar. This will raise the acidity of green beans making them safe for waterbath canning. Process in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes once you have achieved a full rolling boil.