Although this is a very common question, before we tell you how to sterilize canning jars, we will discuss some of the misconceptions on this issue. We will look at when and why sterilizing jars prior to canning could be necessary. What does Sterilization mean? To sterilize a canning jar, it would have to...
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This question gets asked more frequently than usual with the recent canning jar and canning lid shortages. While we do address the answer in a couple of other larger posts, we thought it was time to re-visit the topic. If you were to ask us “Can I reuse canning lids?” we could assume that...
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The holidays are a great time to learn how to make turkey stock. All of the large meals and gatherings usually result in many leftovers. In this post, we offer some tips on how to make the most of your turkey and holiday food prep that will help you reduce waste and stress! The...
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Pressure canning venison is quite easy, saves freezer space, and produces a shelf-stable, ready-to-use product that tastes amazing. Here, we share the simple steps of how to pressure can venison. This basic recipe can also be used for canning cubes or strips of elk, beef, pork, bear, or lamb. Raw pack or Hot pack...
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In the fall apples are cheap and abundant. Making this chunky spiced applesauce is a great way to preserve some of that bounty. Thanks to Marissa McClellan for sharing this recipe with us, from her book Naturally Sweet Food in Jars. Marisa suggests sweetening this chunky spiced applesauce with a splash of apple juice...
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Did you hear? Sharon from Simply Canning has released the 2nd edition of her book. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the Simply Canning Book and the value it brings to home canners! About Simply Canning Sharon Peterson, the woman behind Simply Canning, began her canning journey for the same reason...
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This small-batch recipe for pickled carrots with dill packs a great dilly crunch! Add them as a quick side-vegetable on a busy night, pack a few to snack on during the day, or chop them and throw them in a tuna, egg, or salmon salad. What is Hot Pack Preserving This method of preserving...
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Are canning jars tempered? No, canning jars are not tempered. There are many conflicting claims, and articles posting misinformation which has resulted in significant confusion regarding this topic. We looked at the science and wanted to shed some truth on the matter. The fact is canning jars are not tempered, not even Ball canning...
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