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Beginner Tips and Tricks for Canning
Interested in canning but don’t know where to start? We’ve put together some tips and tricks so you can become the next canning pro!
- The two main ways of safely preserving your food with jars are water bath canning and pressure canning.
- Water Bath Canning is recommended for highly acidic foods such as fruits, jams, jellies, and anything pickled. It is considered to be the easiest to do at home.
- Pressure Canning is for low acidic products such as beef, poultry, fish, stocks, and stews.
- Prepping your ingredients and foods in advance will make the process go smoother. Start simple and make small batches, you don’t want to overwhelm yourself on your first try!
- Sugar and pectin helps to set the fruit.
- Make sure to choose a trustworthy recipe in advance and follow it exactly.
The four basic materials you need for canning include:
- Canning Pot
- Canning Tongs
- Canning Jars
- A Pressure Canner (if you are canning low acidic products)