Prairie Fare: : When preserving food, be a scientist

Late summer is the prime time for food preservation, so be sure to follow safety guidelines closely. (Pixabay photo)
Late summer is the prime time for food preservation, so be sure to follow safety guidelines closely. (Pixabay photo)

“I want to preserve green beans, but I’m afraid of pressure canners,” my caller said. “Isn’t there a workaround?”

“You could freeze or dry them,” I said.

She said she didn’t like the texture of frozen beans. I suggested pickling them.

“That might be good in a Bloody Mary,” she said with a laugh.

“They are tasty on a charcuterie board, too,” I added.

The safe way to can green beans is in a pressure cann…