Jars, Lids, and Rims Jar Lifter Canning Funnel More Canning Supplies There are a few other items that you will need for canning this summer that you might not think of. These are also good to get ahead of time so that you have them when you need them. Ball Blue Book(highly recommended...
Be sure to use Mason canning jars, self-sealing two-piece lids, and a 5-minute process (corrected for altitude, as necessary) in boiling water. (See page 1-24 about spoilage of jams and jellies.) Purchase fresh pectin each year. Old pectin may result in poor gels. Follow the ...
Note: this method is best used only for quarts and use the regular mouth size (this aids in keeping the eggs in the brine solution. As always, be sure to follow proper canning instructions to get your jars and lids ready. Remember! The Ball canning lids only need to be washed now. DO...
One might consider steam-canning as their method of preservation. According to the USDA, the only thing you should ever steam can is juice. Personally, I won’t even do that. As far as I’m concerned, the only thing that steam canners are useful for is sanitizing jars. And as I’ve...
One might consider steam-canning as their method of preservation. According to the USDA, the only thing you should ever steam can is juice. Personally, I won’t even do that. As far as I’m concerned, the only thing that steam canners are useful for is sanitizing jars. And as I’ve...