33 Canning and Preserving Tips from

Experienced Home Canners

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Some people are lucky enough to have grandparents or parents who are canners, and that can make learning to can a cinch! There’s a long list of reasons to take up home canning: the thrift of preserving home-grown and local produce, the pride of self-sufficiency, the ecological benefits of sourcing and processing foodstuffs locally, and the merit of opting out of the industrial food system.

Canning is really one step beyond cooking. It is a method that applies heat to food in a closed glass home canning jar to stop the natural spoilage that would otherwise take place, and removes air from the jar to create a seal. There are two home canning methods – Waterbath Canning and Pressure Canning. Mother Earth News and Jennifer Kongs, have written a manifesto for all new canners! Check it out at the link below….

33 Canning and Preserving Tips from Experienced Home Canners