Pressure Canned Black Beans!
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
Process Pint Jars for 75 Minutes or Quarts for 90 Minutes
Dial Gauge Canner Pressure (PSI) at altitudes of:
11 pounds at 0 – 2,000 feet
12 pounds 2,001 – 4,000 feet
13 pounds 4,001 – 6,000 feet
14 pounds 6,001 – 8,000 + feet
Weighted Gauge Canner Pressure (PSI) at altitudes of:
10 pounds at 0 –1,000 feet
15 pounds 1,001 + feet
Serves:
5Lbs = 7 Quarts or 3 1/2LBS = 9 Pints
Level:
Intermediate
About the Recipe
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Black Beans!
Quantity: An average of 5 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 3¼ pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints--an average of ¾ pounds per quart.
Quality: Select mature, dry seeds. Sort out and discard discolored seeds.
Optional:
Salt -
½ Tsp per pint or
1 Tsp per quart
Tools Needed:
Funnel
Spatula
Ladle
Jar Lifter
Lid Lifter
Headspace tool
Chopstick
Ruler
Paper Towels
Thermometer
Preparation
Fill Jar - 1 Inch Headspace
Yield Amounts: 9 Pints or 7 Quarts
Process Pints / Quarts for:
Fill Pressure Canner with 2-3 inches OR 3-4 inches of water.
Add 2-3 tablespoons of white vinegar to help keep the canner clean.