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If you're new to canning, you may have already heard keeping your jars airtight is vital. After all, that seal is what keeps your food from going bad! Unfortunately, not all jars are built alike in …
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If you’re anxious to get started with canning, you may be wondering if there are other ways to can than with a traditional water bath. Not only can water bath canning be time-consuming, it may be …
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Canning is a tricky process - let's be clear about this! After all, the idea is to create a sterilized environment to store food, and running water baths for the jars is essential. Unfortunately, the …
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If you’re lucky enough to have found some canning jars with glass lids and rubber seals, you may be looking to do some water bath canning. And why not? The thing is, though, these jars are a little …
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There might be several reasons you don't have a canning rack. For one thing, canners don't always come with their racks supplied, especially if purchased second-hand. For another, you may be just …
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No matter the hobby, the most frustrating side effect is always the lack of storage space for all of your materials. I'm right there with you! This is especially true with canning, as it isn’t usually …
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