Quantity: An average of 21 pounds (without tops) is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 13-1/2 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints. A bushel (without tops) weighs 52 pounds and yields 15 to 20 quarts--an average of 3 pounds per quart.
Quality: Beets with a diameter of 1 to 2 inches are preferred for whole packs. Beets larger than 3 inches in diameter are often fibrous.
Jar size: Pints or Quarts
Instructions:
1. Wash and rinse canning jars; keep hot until ready to use. Prepare lids according to manufacturer’s directions.
2. Trim off beet tops, leaving an inch of stem and roots to reduce bleeding of color. Scrub well.
3. Cover with boiling water. Boil until skins slip off easily; about 15 to 25 minutes depending on size. Cool, remove skins, and trim off stems and roots.
4. Leave baby beets whole. Cut medium or large beets into 1/2-inch cubes or slices. Halve or quarter very large slices.
5. Add 1 teaspoon of salt per quart to the jar, if desired. Fill jars with hot beets and fresh hot water, leaving 1-inch headspace.
6. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed. Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel; apply two-piece metal canning lids.
7. process in a pressure canner according to the recommendations. Let cool, undisturbed, 12-24 hours and check for seals.
Processing time:
Processing Times for Dial-Gauge Pressure Canner
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Canner Pressure (PSI) at Altitudes of: |
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Style of Pack |
Jar Size |
Process Time |
0-2000 ft |
2001-4000 ft |
4001-6000 ft |
6001-8000 ft |
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Hot |
Pints |
30 min |
11 lb |
12 lb |
13 lb |
14 lb |
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Quarts |
35 min |
11 lb |
12 lb |
13 lb |
14 lb |
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Processing Times for Weighted-Gauge Pressure Canner
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Canner Pressure (PSI) at Altitudes of |
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Style of Pack |
Jar Size |
Process Time |
0-1000 ft |
Above 1000 ft |
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Hot |
Pints |
30 min |
10 lb |
15 lb |
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Quarts |
35 min |
10 lb |
15 lb |
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