All things canning related. As preppers many people focus on their food stores first. Canning is a great way to increase these food stores with items from your garden and orchard.
You will find three categories here in the canning section. These are equipment reviews and suggestions, canning tips, and last canning recipes.
If you have been canning for a while then it is likely you have been told how important it is to sterilize your canning jars. Newer research seems to indicate that you may not need to always sterilize your jars. For instance the University of Utah indicates sterilization isn’t needed for water bath canning in…
1. What does vinegar do in canning? Vinegar is one of the main types of acid used during canning to lower the pH level of your liquid. This helps to control or eliminate the growth of bacteria and is required in many water bath recipes. Generally vinegar is added to reach a pH level below…
As mentioned in The Ultimate List of Canning Supplies some household stoves can struggle to reach the needed temperatures for safe canning. While you could replace your appliance with a more powerful model, it is often more feasible to find an alternative way to heat your canner. This is where the Ball Electric Canner comes…
Unedited Image in Featured Image appeared on www.kitchenistadiaries.com With cooking temperatures ranging from 100 degrees to more than 500 degrees Fahrenheit, you might find yourself wondering how all this heat affects mason jars. While most mason jars can stand some heat there are some things you probably should not do with your jars. Let’s dive…
It’s possible to create homemade spaghetti and pasta sauces that taste like your favorite store brand. Start with a meaty tomato and add citric acid for preservation. It is then a simple matter of adding spices for desired taste. Sauces can be preserved with a canner of your choice providing year round flavor. If your…
The main danger you face when canning is potential food poisoning. The most common cause of this is Botulism. This occurs when a bacteria is found in most foods is packaged in a low oxygen environment. The bacteria releases spores that emit a dangerous toxin. Proper canning procedures can eliminate this risk. I Can Get…
It is safe to microwave most modern glass jars. Brands such as Ball,Kerr and Jerdan often include microwave-safe symbols on their products. However, the lids and rings contain metal and should not be put in a microwave. Glass jars can become very hot, creating a burn risk if left in the microwave for long periods….
Having grown up in the south and spent many summers with my grandparents I was exposed to canning operations from an early age. The first thing I remember canning was pickles, with the second thing and probably one of my favorites being green beans. Since I started prepping I revisited these skills. Anyway enough of…
Water bath canners just like pressure canners can end up being quite expensive. However, a water bath canner is far more forgiving than pressure canners. Because of this there are numerous options that you can substitute in their place when canning. The key characteristics for a water bath canner are that the pot must be…