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Canning Refried Beans Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine International
Servings 8 people
Calories 96 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Potato masher
  • Four pint-sized mason jars
  • Canning seals and lids
  • Pressure canner
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups pinto beans dried
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 pc. onion diced
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 tbsp. black pepper

Instructions
 

Making the refried beans

  • Soak the beans overnight in water, between 10-12 hours. Removing any stones or debris.
  • Drain and rinse the beans.
  • Cook onions in a skillet until translucent.
  • Add the garlic cloves, ground cumin, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir well for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the beans into the mixture, with two cups of water.
  • Let it simmer for between 1½ to 2 hours.
  • Mash the beans carefully when cooking.

Canning refried beans

  • Fill the clean jars with the beans, making sure to leave between 1-2 inches of headspace.
  • Using a knife, remove any bubbles from the jars.
  • Place the rings and lids.
  • Use a pressure canner to process at 10 pounds of pressure, for 75 minutes.
  • Store the canned refried beans in a cool place.

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Notes

  • Increase the pH levels — When soaking the beans, you can use a few drops of lime juice or apple cider vinegar. This will make them more tender and brighter.
 
  • Stick to pressure canning — Since pressure canning requires equipment that some might find expensive, you might want to try other canning methods. Canning rules state that for foods with low levels of acidity, other canning methods like water bathing won’t be enough.
 
  • Too thick? — If you find that your refried beans are too thick, add a splash of water just before canning them.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Canning Refried Beans Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
96
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Sodium
 
757
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
337
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
6
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
0.4
g
0
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
583
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
63
mg
6
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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