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Saturday, March 21, 2015

How Do You Can Pecans?



I just turned the stove off after pressure canning 9 pints of pecans.

How did I do it?

I get asked that question a lot, so here's the answer ...

Spread shelled pecans out in a single layer on a flat baking tray.

Toast for 30 minutes at 250 degrees in the oven.

Sterilize half pints or pint jars ONLY and prepare lids and rings.

Fill jars with toasted pecans.  DO NOT ADD WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID INSIDE THE JARS.

Wipe clean the rim of the jar.

Place lid and ring on jar.

Place in a pressure canner with appropriate amount of water in pressure canner.

Pressure can them at 5 lbs pressure for 10 minutes.  (Consult a reputable canning book for pressure poundage for canning in your altitude as it may be different than mine.)

That's it!  It's really easy and they will last for years!  (I also can walnuts using this method.)

patsi
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  1. AimeeMarch 21, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Are you able to process all nuts this same way? Thanks.

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    1. patsyMarch 22, 2015 at 4:14 PM

      Yes Aimee, all nutmeats can be processed this way!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 22, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Thanks for posting how to can pecan. This will free up room in the freezer. Can you please post how to can oats.
    Kroger in our area has their brand of cream cheese on sale for 10 for $10 sale ends tuesday.

    Betty

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    1. patsyMarch 22, 2015 at 4:12 PM

      Betty, I vacuum seal the raw oats in quart jars using a vacuum sealer. Hope this helps!

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    2. AnonymousMarch 22, 2015 at 8:48 PM

      Thank you so much, I will try to use my vacuum sealer.

      Betty

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  3. gardenpatMarch 22, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    What is the advantage over putting them in a mason jar and vacuum sealing the lid on with a Foodsaver? I've been doing my nuts and dehydrated fruits and veggies that way and never had a problem. I can also reseal & vacuum the same jar in under a minute after I open and use some out of the jar. Less energy useage, less time spent. Not trying to be rude, just curious.

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    1. patsyMarch 22, 2015 at 4:08 PM

      Gardenpat, the oils in the nuts can and often does cause the nuts to go rancid. Toasting them and then pressure canning them prevents this from happening. Good question!

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  4. AlexaMarch 26, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Can you not freeze the nuts to stop them going rancid. I put mine in the freezer in a ziplock bag...just wondering.
    I just love Pecan nuts but can't eat too many as my mouth goes funny. I have a bag in the fridge from good old Costco.
    Alexa-asimplelife visiting from Sydney, Australia

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    1. AnonymousJuly 26, 2016 at 12:22 PM

      I like the canning method that way it doesn't take up your fridge and freezer space

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  5. patsyMarch 26, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Yes Alex you can but they will last longer if they are pressure canned. Good question.

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  6. LaurieSJuly 18, 2016 at 9:25 AM

    Patsy, Thanks for the instructions! Now I just need to get some pecans!

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  7. RhondaJuly 18, 2016 at 8:49 PM

    I love this idea and have so many pecans in the freezer but sadly, I don't have a pressure canner 🙂

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    1. AnonymousDecember 1, 2023 at 12:28 PM

      I don't either I just have the regular stove top one for every day cooking and an instant pot and have a good amount of bagged nuts

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  8. Foxtrot BreakablesJune 18, 2019 at 12:36 PM

    Thank you. I am 63 and it seems that every year I try to can something that I have never done before. Thanks so much for your site, Absolutely love it. Blessings to you.

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  9. Chef OwingsSeptember 15, 2020 at 9:52 AM

    can you use frozen nuts to can???

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    1. patsySeptember 15, 2020 at 10:24 AM

      Chef Owings, yes, since pecans are expensive I buy a bag at a time and freeze them until I get ready to do a canning. I let the pecans come to room temperature though first before canning them.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2022 at 11:34 PM

    Do you have To toast thém first?

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2023 at 1:47 PM

    Thank you so much for the info. I have lots of pecans. Wondering if possible to can in quarts instead of pints?

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    1. patsyJanuary 14, 2023 at 4:44 PM

      Anonymous, the instructions I have say to only use pints or half-pints, never anything any larger.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2024 at 3:59 PM

    Can you use this method for seeds (pepitas, sunflower seeds)?
    Thanks!

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  13. AnonymousOctober 8, 2024 at 7:00 AM

    Could they be water bathed instead of pressure canned?

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