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Process time for Whole Kernel Corn Weight Setting at Altitudes of
Style of Pack Jar Size Process Time 0-1,000 ft Above 1,000 ft
Pints 55 min 10 lb 15 lb
Quarts 85 min 10 lb 15 lb
Hot and Raw
CORN – WHOLE KERNEL
An average of 4
1
⁄
2
pounds is needed per quart. Select ears containing slightly immature kernels or of ideal
quality for eating fresh. Canning of some sweeter varieties or too immature kernels may cause browning.
Can a small amount, check color and flavor before canning large quantities. Husk corn, remove silk, and
wash. Blanch 3 minutes in boiling water. Cut corn from cob at about three-fourths the depth of kernel. Do
not scrape cob.
Hot Pack – To each clean quart of kernels in a saucepan, add 1 cup of hot water, heat to boiling and simmer 5
minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of salt per quart to the jar, if desired. Fill hot jars with corn and cooking liquid,
leaving 1-inch headspace.
Raw Pack – Fill hot jars with raw kernels, leaving 1-inch headspace. Do not shake or press down. Add
1 teaspoon of salt per quart to the jar, if desired.
Add fresh boiling water, leaving 1-inch headspace. Adjust lids and process.
Process time for Okra Weight Setting at Altitudes of
Style of Pack Jar Size Process Time 0-1,000 ft Above 1,000 ft
Pints 25 min 10 lb 15 lb
Quarts 40 min 10 lb 15 lb
Hot
OKRA
An average of 1
1
⁄
2
pounds is needed per quart. Select young tender pods. Remove and discard diseased and
rust-spotted pods. Wash pods and trim ends. Leave whole or cut into 1-inch pieces. Cover with hot water
in a saucepan, boil 2 minutes and drain. Fill hot jars with hot okra and cooking liquid, leaving 1-inch
headspace. Add 1 teaspoon of salt per quart to the jar, if desired. Adjust lids and process.
PEAS, GREEN OR ENGLISH – SHELLED
It is recommended that sugar snap and Chinese edible pods be frozen for best quality.
An average of 4
1
⁄
2
pounds is needed per quart. Select filled pods containing young, tender sweet seeds.
Discard diseased pods. Shell and wash peas. Add 1 teaspoon of salt per quart to the jar, if desired.
Hot Pack – Cover with boiling water. Bring to boil in a saucepan, and boil 2 minutes. Fill hot jars loosely with
hot peas, and add cooking liquid, leaving 1-inch of headspace. Adjust lids and process.
Raw Pack – Fill hot jars tightly with raw peas, adding boiling water, leaving 1-inch headspace. Do not shake
or press down peas. Adjust lids and process.
Process time for Peas Weight Setting at Altitudes of
Style of Pack Jar Size Process Time 0-1,000 ft Above 1,000 ft
Hot and Raw Pints or Quarts 40 min 10 lb 15 lb
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