Canning Pork 'n' Beans

Step 1

In a large pot or gallon jar, add the beans and enough water to cover by at least 3 inches. Let these soak for 10 to 12 hours.

Step 2

Prepare your jars and lids and keep them hot until needed. Check the air vent and overlock on the canner lid to make sure they are not blocked.

Step 3

After the beans have soaked for at least 10 hours, rinse them under running water.

Step 4

Put the beans in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and let it boil for 30 minutes.

Step 5

In a medium sized pot put the water, tomato sauce, honey, mustard, and the brown sugar.

Step 6

Bring this to a boil, stirring frequently. Make sure the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 7

Using a canning funnel, divide the beans between the 8 jars. It should be about 1/2 cup or so of beans.

Step 8

Divide the onions evenly among the jars. Then add about one cup of sauce to each jar of beans. Divide it among them evenly.

Step 9

Finally, add 1 piece of salt pork or bacon. Kinda push it down under the sauce.

Step 10

Fill the jars with boiling water leaving 1 inch of headspace, then release the trapped air with a thin knife or bubble popper, and top off with boiling water if needed.

Step 11

Wipe the rim of the jar with a clean dry cloth or paper towel to make sure it’s clean.

Step 12

Add the lids and screw the rings on finger tight.

Step 13

Put the correct amount of water in your canner following your manufacturer's directions and put the filled jars in.

Step 14

Close and seal the lid and turn the heat to high. Allow the canner to vent for the specified length of time for your canner.

Step 15

Now put the regulator on the air vent and bring it up to pressure. Once it has reached the required pressure, start your timer.

Step 16

Process at 10 pounds pressure for 75 minutes. Don’t forget to adjust the processing pressure for your altitude.

Step 17

After processing, remove the jars from the canner and allow to sit undisturbed for a minimum of 12 hours.

Step 18

After 12 hours, check the seals, wash and label the jars, and put them away.