Canning

Oh, canned green beans. For years we had a love-hate relationship. The crisp snap of a fresh green bean is delightful, so it’s a tad sad to lose that during

Opening a canning jar is pretty self-explanatory. But, every now and then, you’ll come across a jar that sealed a little too good, and the stubborn lid will not budge.

Did you know it’s recommended to NOT store your canning jars with the rings on them? The ring can potentially “hide” a false seal because it continues to hold the

So you’re processing a small load when you realize you don’t have enough jars to fill your water bath canner. What do you do?  The short answer is … no

So yesterday was a productive day. The kids and the new puppy (and the husband!) all cooperated, and you were able to accomplish putting up a nice harvest of tomatoes. 

Need a quick answer? You should let your jars sit untouched for a minimum of 12 hours. Want all the details? Keep reading. 🙂 Why Let Jars Sit After Canning?

Does “false seal” sound a little scary? It implies that the jar looks sealed … but it isn’t. That can be a tad startling for new canners.  But don’t worry.

Usually, when I’m short on time and want to put away chicken for my family to eat later, I seal it up in a vacuum bag and toss it in

Did you just finish up a batch of canning and notice that your jars look cloudy? Does this mean you did something wrong?  Do you have to throw out all

When you first start canning, it doesn’t take long for some people to wonder if it’s possible to seal the jars without boiling first.  The answer is yes, but not

When you first start canning, it can be intimidating. At first, you may think it’s just putting veggies in jars and placing in boiling water to achieve a vacuum seal. 

If you’ve used a water bath canner for long, you’re well aware of its drawbacks. Sure, it’s a tried-and-true way to put up tasty homemade jams, jellies, and pickles. But

If you’re staring at a pile of green tomatoes, trying to figure out what to do with them, rest easy my friend. You’ve just landed on the ultimate recipe to

When canning to preserve food, it’s important to follow the right procedures for food safety. Among other things, you may be wondering if jars need to be fully submerged during

Love banana peppers? Wondering if peppers can be water bath canned? Fortunately for you, the answer is yes!  Water bath canning is a fantastic way to preserve banana peppers and