How Do I Safely Can High Acid Foods?

“Hi there! I’m feeling a bit nervous about canning tomatoes for the first time. I heard that high-acid foods are easier to can but I’m still worried about

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How Do I Fix Jars That Didn’t Seal After Canning?

“I’ve been canning for a couple of years now, but recently I ran into a problem that’s left me scratching my head. I canned some peaches last weekend,

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How Can I Safely Can Tomatoes?

“I’ve got way more tomatoes than I know what to do with from my backyard garden here in Portland. I’ve been freezing some, but I’d love to try

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Can I Make Jams And Jellies Without Pectin?

“I’ve got a surplus of strawberries from my garden this year, and I’ve been really itching to try making my own jam. The only pectin I had is

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Can I Can Soups And Stews?

“I’ve been making a lot of soups and stews lately because it’s starting to cool off here in Melbourne, and I’d love to can some to save for

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Can I Can Meat, Fish and Poultry At Home?

“Hello! So I’m knee-deep in canning season right now and just started to wonder whether I can actually can meat, fish, and poultry at home. I’ve done fruits,

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Can I Can Fruit Without Adding Sugar?

“Hi there! I’m just getting started with canning in my little kitchen. I have several jars of peaches and pears I’m getting ready to can, but I don’t

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Can I Can Food Without Using A Canner?

“Hi! I’ve been given a bunch of surplus fruit and vegetables and thought I’d extend my food preservation skills by canning them. However, I don’t have one of

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What’s The Right Headspace For Canning Different Foods?

“Hey, I’ve been canning for a couple of years now, but I keep running into issues with getting the headspace right. My jams always seem to be off—you

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What’s The Difference Between Water Bath And Pressure Canning?

“I’ve been water bath canning for a while now, but some things I want to preserve (like green beans) seem to need pressure canning. I’m a little nervous

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What Foods Can Be Safely Water Bath Canned?

“I’ve been water bath canning for a few years now and usually stick to fruits and pickles… but I recently thought about trying tomato sauce and maybe even

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How Long Does Canned Food Last Before It Spoils?

“Hi! I’ve been canning my own vegetables for a few years now, but I’m always worried about how long my jars will really last before going bad. I

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How Do I Know If I Should Use A Pressure Canner Or A Water Bath?

“I’m new to canning and want to start preserving some vegetables from my garden. I’ve been reading about using both a pressure canner and a water bath, but

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How Do I Avoid Botulism When Canning Food?

I’ve just begun canning fresh veggies from my garden here in North Wales and love it so far! But reading about the risks of botulism has me second-guessing

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How Can I Tell If Canned Food Has Gone Bad?

“I’ve been canning my homegrown veggies for a couple of years now, and everything’s always gone great. But just last month, I opened a jar of canned tomatoes,

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Do I Need To Sterilize Jars Before Canning?

“Hi, I’m canning some homemade strawberry jam for the first time, and I heard that you have to sterilize the jars before canning. But then someone else told

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Can I Use A Regular Pot For Water Bath Canning?

“Hello! I’ve been growing tomatoes like crazy in my backyard, and I’m finally ready to try my hand at canning. I’ve heard about water bath canning, but I

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Can I Reuse Lids And Jars For Canning?

“I’ve recently started canning at home, and I’m wondering—can I use my old jars and lids for this season’s canning projects? I’ve got a bunch of jars from

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