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Beans With Pork And Tomato Sauce Recipe

This classic canning recipe from the Ball Blue Book delivers hearty, flavorful beans with savory salt pork and tangy tomato sauce. Perfect for pantry stocking, this recipe boasts a rich, deep flavor that develops slowly over time. Learn how to perfectly can this delicious recipe, ideal for enjoying throughout the year!

Prep Time 720 mins
Cook Time 780 mins
Calories 1312.1 kcal
Protein 130g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Beans With Pork And Tomato Sauce

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How to Make Beans With Pork And Tomato Sauce

  1. Rinse 1 pound of dried pinto beans (or your bean of choice) and cover with 8 cups of cold water. Let stand for 12-18 hours in a cool place.
  2. Drain the beans and cover them with 8 cups of fresh boiling water.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
  5. Drain the beans thoroughly.
  6. In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of tomato juice, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 teaspoon of your favorite dried herbs (e.g., oregano, thyme, basil).
  7. Bring the tomato mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  8. Preheat your jars and lids in boiling water. Pack 1 cup of cooked beans into each hot jar. Add a 1-ounce piece of salt pork to each jar. Then fill the jar about 3/4 full with more beans.
  9. Carefully ladle the hot tomato sauce over the beans, leaving 1 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
  10. Remove air bubbles by running a non-metal utensil around the inside of the jar.
  11. Wipe the jar rims clean. Place lids and rings on jars, tightening fingertip tight.
  12. Process pints for 1 hour and 5 minutes, quarts for 1 hour and 15 minutes in a pressure canner at 10 pounds pressure. Adjust processing time based on your altitude – consult your canning guide for precise instructions.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

102 g

Sugar

121g

Fat

57g

Carbs

64g

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