Follow the instructions for filling the jars; leave just the right amount of headspace and resist the temptation to overfill to get that last little bit into the jar. The specified head space allows room for the food inside to expand while heated and not interfere with the lid’s seal, cr...
Absolutely—if you follow proper instructions and tested recipes! Canning can seem intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s straightforward and rewarding. Just remember to always use recipes that have been tested for safety. 😊 What if I’m afraid of making a mistake?
Processed meat like ham or bacon are not acceptable for canning. There are too many variations, the meat texture is dense and there are no tested instructions for canning these products. There are a few tested instructions for including these as ingredients. Baked beans for example has a tiny ...
SMALL saucepan for lids Step 2: INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE THE SKINS (OPTIONAL) Remove the stems from the tomatoes and cut a small “X” at the bottom of the tomato. Place as many tomatoes that will comfortably fit in the medium pot, leaving about 1″ of water covering them. Dip the tomato...
These expert tips will help you create shelf-stable food to stock your pantry with these two preserving methods. Learn which one you should be using for different kinds of foods. Canning is a fantastic and fuss-free way to preserve the bountiful harvest
The Ball 9-Piece Preserving Starter Kit is perfect for the aspiring canner. It includes all of the necessary tools for canning (excluding common kitchen equipment) and a recipe card with step-by-step visual and written instructions that make learning the canning process as easy as possible. Kit...
Instructions Applesauce Recipe for Canning Peel, core and chop the apples. Place the prepared apples and water in a heavy bottomed soup pot or dutch oven and cook over medium heat until the apples have cooked through and fallen apart (about 15 to 20 min). Add sugar, lemon juice and spic...
Instructions Prepare boiling water canner. Heat half pint jars in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set bands aside. Combine bell peppers, jalapeño peppers and vinegar in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in pectin. (YOU MUST USE THE ...
Ahot water bath cannercan’t and won’t reach a high enough temperature or sustain that high temperature for the time required to properly can the ground beef. If you’re new to pressure canning, check out my in-depthbeginner’s guide to pressure canningbefore you begin. ...
Combine water, sugar, andClear Jelin a stock pot. Whisk until smooth. Heat until mixture thickens and boils. Add lemon juice and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in peach slices. Canning Instructions Pour peach mixture into clean, sterilized quart canning jars, leaving 1 in...