Comments on: Canning Ham and Bean Soup https://rootsy.org/canning-ham-and-bean-soup/ Your Foundation for Simple Living Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:37:41 +0000 hourly 1 By: Angi Schneider https://rootsy.org/canning-ham-and-bean-soup/#comment-6675 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:37:41 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6758#comment-6675 In reply to Susie.

Cured meat is denser than uncured meat, which is why you should follow tested recipes if you want to can something with ham or bacon.

]]> By: Susie https://rootsy.org/canning-ham-and-bean-soup/#comment-6664 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:38:48 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6758#comment-6664 5 stars
My understanding, for the ones who are told about canning ham is…not to can uncured ham and the hams we buy now are cured or smoked. Anyway that is how I look at it. Why has no one commented on that?

]]> By: Angi Schneider https://rootsy.org/canning-ham-and-bean-soup/#comment-5148 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 02:43:24 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6758#comment-5148 In reply to Tamara.

Use a slotted spoon and divide the solids into each jar, then top off with liquid. This will ensure you have about the same amount of beans and ham in each jar.

]]> By: Tamara https://rootsy.org/canning-ham-and-bean-soup/#comment-5129 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:53:54 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6758#comment-5129 What is the amount of beans you would put in a pint jar? Are there measurements?

]]> By: Paula Reynolds https://rootsy.org/canning-ham-and-bean-soup/#comment-5103 Thu, 18 May 2023 17:26:08 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6758#comment-5103 In reply to Brittainy.

@Brittainy, yes you can leave out carrots and continue with rest of directions..

]]> By: Paula Reynolds https://rootsy.org/canning-ham-and-bean-soup/#comment-5102 Thu, 18 May 2023 17:24:48 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6758#comment-5102 In reply to Sona Henderson.

@Sona Henderson, actually cooking at 30 minutes the beans are not done and i have used this method often and no mushy beans.

]]> By: Kathie Lapcevic https://rootsy.org/canning-ham-and-bean-soup/#comment-5042 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:36:40 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6758#comment-5042 In reply to Becky k.

You cannot process for a shorter time. You must process it for 75 minutes for pints, 90 minutes for quarts. There’s no wiggle room on the time or pressure.

]]> By: Becky k https://rootsy.org/canning-ham-and-bean-soup/#comment-5039 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:30:03 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6758#comment-5039 I made wonderful ham and bean soup but have leftovers and my freezer is pretty full. Can I pressure cook this soup for a shorter time for longer shelf life

]]> By: Kathie Lapcevic https://rootsy.org/canning-ham-and-bean-soup/#comment-5018 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:28:58 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6758#comment-5018 In reply to Kristin.

Ball has published recipes canning ham. We are following their lead and recommended times / pressure for processing

]]> By: Kathie Lapcevic https://rootsy.org/canning-ham-and-bean-soup/#comment-5017 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:28:45 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=6758#comment-5017 In reply to Dona.

Ball has published recipes canning ham. We are following their lead and recommended times / pressure for processing

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