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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This post will help you understand the differences between the regular mouth commercial canning lids we carry. Choosing the best commercial canning lids for your product is crucial whether you personally supervise the production or use a co-packing facility. Be sure to discuss the limitations of the line equipment if you are using a...
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*Update: We continue to receive occasional shipments of Bulk Canning Lids and Bands and Ball Retail Packs. See which are available here. The shortage in supply of home canning lids, also known as 2-piece canning lids, flats, or lids & bands or rings that began in 2020 is not over. Unfortunately, this shortage created...
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Summer is coming to a close and fall has arrived! The season has come for winter squash to mature in gardens and farmers’ fields. Sharon, from Simply Canning, shares her recipe and some tips to pressure can winter squash, such as butternut and pumpkin. Simply Canning, is a great resource for information on canning...
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What is a HACCP Plan? If you are just starting a small business it’s important that you understand the ins & outs of a HACCP plan. In our continuing series of Frequently Asked Questions, we are discuss what a HACCP plan is and why it, along with HACCP Certification is so valuable. HACCP Plan...
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Over the years, there have continued to be small changes made in the manufacturing of canning lids – even with what most of us know as Ball or Kerr lids. These changes, while they may be small or even unnoticeable to the naked eye, can make a difference in the nuances of canning –...
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Customers often ask if they should wash their canning jars or candle jars before filling them. In our continuing series of Frequently Asked Questions, we are discussing if your jars need to be washed before you fill them. The short answer: Yes, always wash your canning or candle jars before using them – whether...
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