We may earn a commission from links on this page. It used to be that in addition to cooking the jam or sauce going into the jars, you had to spend a lot of time prepping the jars: sterilizing them, ...

If you’re anything like me, the COVID-19 pandemic has left you with a lot of extra time around the house. For me and many others, this has meant diving into hobbies such as gardening. This is a new ...

This acidity chart tells you which foods are high in acid and which are low. High-acid foods can be canned with a water bath canner and/or a pressure canner, while low-acid foods must be canned with a ...

As I was sorting through some clothes, I came upon one of those "blankets with sleeves" that were popular a few years ago, thanks to a TV commercial. I noticed that my older daughter had taken her ...

Home canning is an excellent way to preserve garden produce and share it with family and friends. But it can be risky – or even deadly – if not done correctly and safely. What is botulism? Botulism is ...

Pressure canning is the process of preserving foods in a kettle pressurized with steam. It’s the only safe method for low-acid foods. If it’s not done properly, home canning can have a high risk of ...

Let’s clear up some confusion about the lineage of the tomato. Botanically, it’s a fruit. But in 1893, vegetables imported into the United States were taxed with a 10 percent tariff, while fruit was ...

Canning seafood is a great way to keep delicious ingredients close at hand for future meals. In this helpful excerpt from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Complete Guide to Home Canning, ...