How To Can String Beans

Wash, drain and break in pieces tender, meaty, freshly gathered, green string beans or butter beans, and cook until almost done in well salted water. Turn into glass jars, and into each can pour 2 tablesp hot vinegar. Fill up with the juice and seal air tight. When ready to use, if the beans are too salty, or the vinegar taste is not liked, soak them a little in clear water, and finish by cooking them with salt pork.-[Mrs. S. D. F., O.

How To Can String Beans With Bacon

String tender, freshly gathered beans, break in small pieces, and put over the fire with water enough to cover. Place a piece of boneless breakfast bacon in the center of the beans. Use about 1 lb bacon to 1/2 pk beans. Cook until tender, then pack the beans in cans, hot. Lay a slice of bacon on the top of each, about 1/4 inch thick, cover well with the liquid in which the beans were boiled, and seal. Be sure that there are no air bubbles in the can. This recipe has been used in our family for three generations, and if properly packed, free from air, and sealed air tight, the beans thus canned will keep two years or more. When ready to use, heat the beans thoroughly, and they are ready to serve, and will be found to be as delicious as if they had just come from the garden.-[Mrs. E. E. W., Pa