>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
SUCCOTASH
Canned Corn and Lima Beans (Succotash)
Yield: About 7 quarts
-
15 pounds unhusked sweet corn (≈ 3 quarts cut kernels)
-
14 pounds mature green-podded lima beans (≈ 4 quarts shelled beans)
-
2 quarts crushed or whole tomatoes (optional)
Ingredients
-
Fresh sweet corn (cut kernels)
-
Fresh lima beans (shelled)
-
Optional: fresh crushed or whole tomatoes
-
1 teaspoon salt per quart jar (optional)
-
Boiling water (for covering)
Preparation
-
Select Corn: Husk and clean sweet corn. Cut kernels from cob (about 3 quarts).
-
Prepare Lima Beans: Shell and wash mature green lima beans (about 4 quarts).
-
Optional Tomatoes: Crush or leave whole, if using.
Packing Methods
Hot Pack (Recommended)
-
Combine all prepared vegetables in a large kettle.
-
Add enough water to cover.
-
Boil gently for 5 minutes.
-
Fill hot jars with vegetables and cooking liquid, leaving 1-inch headspace.
-
Add 1 teaspoon salt per quart jar, if desired.
Raw Pack
-
Fill hot jars with equal parts corn and lima beans (plus tomatoes, if desired), leaving 1-inch headspace.
-
Do not shake or press down vegetables.
-
Add 1 teaspoon salt per quart jar, if desired.
-
Cover with fresh boiling water, leaving 1-inch headspace.
Finishing
-
Wipe rims, adjust lids, and process jars in a pressure canner according to USDA-recommended times for succotash (corn and lima beans).
-
Adjust times for jar size and altitude.
⚠️ Important: Corn and lima beans are low-acid vegetables. This mixture must always be pressure canned for safety.
| Style of Pack | Jar Size | Process Time | 0-1,000 ft | Above 1,000 ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hot and Raw |
Pints |
60 min |
10 lb |
15 lb |
|
Hot and Raw |
Quarts |
85 min |
10 lb |
15 lb |
