Canning greens

Canning Greens. You’ll need about 28 pounds of greens for 7 quart jars (or 18 pounds of greens for 9 pint jars), though I just picked a bunch and kept filling jars until they were all full!

Pressure canning greens is a wonderful way to preserve your favorite greens, and add healthy vegetables to your diet in winter months.

We got seven bags of spinach leaves from the local food drive this week. (For those who don't know, we're one of the "cleanup" families for...

‘Tis the season for greens, collards, kale, turnips. This is a whole lot of work for a little yield…BUT it’s hard to beat home grown greens in the off season! And these turned ou…

Easy recipe for canning turnip greens. You can also use this recipe for canning collard greens, spinach, beet greens, mustard greens, and more! #canning #creativehomemaking

Canning Spinach and Other Greens Quantity Needed: Anyone that cans or eats greens will know that once cooked a large pot ends up being very little volume. You will need at least a bushel to get one canner load. A bushel of greens weighs approximately 18 pounds and will yield approximately 9 pints of greens. You can do quarts if you prefer. It takes an average of 4 pounds per quart. Quality: Canning food does not improve its flavor so always can only freshly harvested greens. Discard any…

Question: A reader asked what collard greens are and how to cook them ... Here's my answer: Collard greens are a southern thing but are also known pretty much all over most of the U.S. Collard greens are delicious. We grow and can several jars every year. There are two kinds and we've grown both. One looks similar to turnip greens without the turnip and the other looks like a HUGE overgrown cabbage that grow to 2 - 3 feet in height and 1 - 2 feet in width. Our favorite is the cabbage…

Canning is a wonderful way to preserve the bounty of fresh produce and enjoy it long after the growing season has ended. Green beans, with their crisp texture and vibrant color, are a perfect candidate for canning. Not only do they retain their flavor and nutritional value, but they also provide a convenient and delicious side dish throughout the year. In this article, we’ll dive into over 25 delectable green bean canning recipes that will elevate your pantry staples and bring a touch of…

Now that I feel more confidant using a pressure canner I decided to can some of the collard greens I've been growing this summer. I gathered a huge pile of greens and realized I should have taken a laundry basket with me rather than a little plastic grocery bag. The first leaf I picked didn't even fit in it. I rinsed both sides of each leaf in cold water and placed on the dish drainer. When it got full I moved the leaves onto a paper towel on the counter and rinsed the rest. I began by…

This is the easiest method for canning green beans in a pressure canner. Save time and effort with the raw pack method!