Green Beans

Freezing or canning? We are going to try both methods and see which is the best way to preserve green beans without losing texture or flavor.

Ingredients

• 14 pounds green beans, washed and ends trimmed

Directions

Freezing

1. Blanch the beans in boiling water for ~3 minutes then place in ice water for the same time.
2. Fill vacuum bags with ~2 cups of beans.
3. Vacuum seal, label and freeze

Canning

1. Fill jars with the beans, trimming to length if necessary.
2. Fill jars with boiling water, leaving 1" headspace
3. Wipe, lid and ring
4. Pressure can at 10 lbs for 25 minutes.