Home Canned Louisiana Cajun Red Beans ~ Pressure Canning ~ Beans ~ Cajun Style Beans

Sorry this is a chatty video but lots to share :). Since we're hoarding them, we may as well make them yummy! A delicious prep for Red Beans and Rice. Grab a jar, add sauteed andouille sausage and serve over rice. Emeril would be proud :).

Makes 7 quarts
7 c. small red beans or kidney beans
2 large or 1 extra large onion, chopped
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
4 stalks of celery, chopped
2 T. garlic powder
2 Bay leaves
2 T. Cajun Seasoning
1 T. Better Than Bouillion Chicken Base
Water or stock to cover beans by 2"

Soak beans to rehydrate, I used the quick soak method. Add all ingredients to a stockpot. Bring to a simmer and simmer gently for ~30 minutes.

Fill hot jars 2/3- 3/4 full with beans then add cooking liquid leaving 1" headspace. Debubble, wipe rims, center lid and add rings to fingertip tight.

Pressure can quarts for 90 minutes, pints for 75 adjusting for altitude as follows:
Weighted gauge Dial gauge
0-1,000 ft 10 11
1,001-2,000 ft 15 11
2,001-4,000 ft 15 12
4,001-6,000 ft 15 13
6,001-8,000 ft 15 14
8,001-10,000 ft 15 15

This recipe CANNOT be safely water bath or steam canned.

Allow jars to cool undisturbed 12-24 hours, remove rings, check seals, wash jars and store in a cool dark place.

This tutorial is provided for informational purposes only. It is your responsibility to know and understand safe canning processes and procedures.

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Why you shouldn't can dried beans from a dried state:
   • Canning News|Canning Dried Beans Update  

No safe method for canning cured or brined meats: https://www.clemson.edu/extension/foo...

Enjoy!
xo~Carol

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