When considering liquid fuels to store for your prepping needs there are many factors you should look into. Things such as combustibility, ease of storage and shelf life are all points that should affect your decision. With these things in mind Kerosene is a fuel you may not have thought about. Given its properties you…
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…
Hot pack canning involves boiling the food to reduce its size and remove excess air before packing it into heated jars. Cold pack canning on the other hand is placing uncooked food directly into the heated jars. In both methods the jars are preheated and it is necessary to boil any syrups or liquids added…