Things You'll Need:
- beans
- pressure cooker
- manufacturer's direction for pressure cooker
- canning jars and lids
- water
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Step 1
Sort beans by checking them thoroughly for any stones or other debris. Rinse them to remove dust or dirt. Then place them in a container and cover them with twice the amount of water. Let them expand over night, or for at least eight hours. Drain any additional water.
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Step 2
Wash and rinse jars, lids and bands thoroughly. Check the lip of each jar to be sure there are no cracks or chunks missing from the glass where the jar will meet the lid. Fill each jar to one half of an inch from the mouth of the jar, or to where the jar neck begins. Fill with hot water just enough to cover the beans. Add a touch of salt if you desire, though it is not necessary.
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Step 3
Soak the jar lids and bands in a hot water bath to make the seals soft. Then wipe the jar lid with a clean cloth, and using a tongs, bring the hot lid out of the water and place it over the mouth of the jar. Using the band, tighten down the lid firmly, but not too tight that you will have trouble opening it later.
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Step 4
Using the manufacturers directions, process the beans in the pressure cooker. When you are done, be sure to allow the cooker to sit and cool down slowly so the jars can finish sealing.
