George Shirley wrote:
> On 12/16/2010 4:33 PM, KW wrote:
>> OK, so I made a 4 gallon batch of ham and bean soup today with the
>> plans to
>> can the leftovers. Usually I get the beans about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way
>> done
>> and then process in the canner. This time work got in the way and I
>> wound up
>> slow simmering them longer than planned and they are completely done.
>> Nice
>> composition and mouth feel now, but I'm worried that they will turn to
>> mush
>> by the time they are finished processing in the canner.
>>
>>
>> Whatcha think, do I just need to spread the wealth and find homes for
>> several batches to be eaten soon or is it worth a shot in the canner?
>>
>> KW
>>
>>
> I think they will be mush by the time they are properly canned. YMMV.


Suggestion: Freeze the soup on either rigid or ziplock containers.

gloria p