The Basics Of Canning Anything

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The canning process involves placing foods in jars or similar containers and heating them to a temperature that destroys micro-organisms that cause food to spoil. During this heating process air is driven out of the jar and as it cools a vacuum seal is formed. This vacuum seal prevents air from getting back into the product bringing with it contaminating micro-organisms.

There are two home canning methods – Waterbath Canning and Pressure Canning. Though there are many things you can preserve, understanding these two popular canning techniques will help you to get started! Hop over to Maat from thefrugalchicken.com for more details – click here:

The Basics Of Canning Anything