With Sharon Peterson How to can & know that your home canning recipes are safe. While embarking on the process of canning food, many individuals ask: “What exactly do I need?” Before you fill your first jar, or use your home canning recipes from your great grandmother, it is important to understand the science of […]
Home Canning Safety
I am not trying to cause home canning "fear".... I have been preserving at home with no problems for many yrs. I just want to emphasize safety procedures. Check out the articles below.
Canning safety is simply a matter of avoiding risks. Use safe canning methods. Be clean, use common sense. Did you know life is full of risk? Sure you did. We all take risks all the time. Simple everyday things are risky. What about driving to town? Crossing the street?
Safe Home Canning Articles
Misunderstandings in Canning: A Microbiologist's Advice
To Boil or Not to Boil Low-Acid Foods
Step By Step: Water Bath Canning
Step By Step: Pressure Canning
Preparing Canned Food for Storage
How to can vegetables in a mix
Is water bath canning green beans safe?
Canning Food Preservation Day
Tips to make the process easy and successful. With Sharon Peterson Home › Canning Food Preservation Day Canning Food Preservation Marathons. If you are planning on developing a full pantry you may be having marathon days. Many of these tips are geared for those who are planning a full day in which several loads of […]
What is Botulism?
Botulism is food poisoning caused by improper processing and handling. Thankfully, it’s very easy to avoid it with some common sense and best practices.
Altitude Adjustments for Home Canning
With Sharon Peterson If you live above 1,000 feet elevation, you need to figure your altitude adjustments for both water bath and pressure canning. As your altitude goes above 1,000 feet above sea level, the atmospheric pressure is reduced. This causes water to boil at temperatures lower than 212 degrees Fahrenheit. This page includes altitude […]