Canned green beans shelf life?

[cathunter]

Found some in the cellar that was canned in 2014. Do you think they are still safe to eat?

 

[dralarms]

If they ain't puffy then They're fine, the flavor may not be what it used to be but they won't kill ya

 

[DaveB]

You will know PDQ. Open and take a whiff, look at them in sunlight to see if there is unexpected discoloration. Take a bite of one.

 

[cathunter]

Thanks guys looks and smells good. So I'll know in a little bit.lol

 

[dralarms]

I eat all kinds of expired stuff, a lot of times the "experiation" date is a crock of crap.

 

[cathunter]

Still alive and tasted good.

 

[GaryLBumpus]

We still have some from in mason jars from 2004. And 2009 and 2011.

They are fine. Just use your nose and check for retained vacuum when you pop that seal. Put yourself some country ham fat trimmings or hocks in there and simmer them for about 4-6 hours on low in a Slow-Cooker electric crock pot.