Why Didn’t My Canning Jars Seal Right?

“I spent all day canning tomato sauce and peppers from my garden yesterday, but when I checked the jars this morning, some of the lids didn’t seal properly.

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Why Did My Canned Food Change Color After Processing?

“I recently started canning my own tomatoes and peaches, but I noticed that after I processed them, the color changed—my tomatoes look more orange now, and my peaches

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Why Are My Canned Goods Floating In The Jar?

“I’ve been canning tomatoes and green beans from my garden, but after processing them, I noticed that a lot of the veggies are floating in the jars. I

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What’s The Safest Way To Can Pickles?

“I just tried canning my first batch of pickles, and I’m worried about whether I did it safely. I used the water bath method, but now I’m second-guessing

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What’s The Best Way To Store Home Canned Foods?

“I’ve been canning my vegetables for the last three years, and I love the process! But, I’ve been struggling with where to store all these jars. We live

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What Should I Do If A Jar Breaks During Canning?

“Hi there, I was recently canning some garden veggies, and unfortunately, one of my jars broke right in the pressure canner. I thought I followed every instruction properly,

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Is It Safe To Can Food With A Pressure Cooker Instead Of A Canner?

“Hi there, just ran into a tricky situation. I’ve got this trusty pressure *cooker* sitting on my counter and I was wondering if I could use it to

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Is It Safe To Can Food In The Oven Or Microwave?

“Hi! So, I have a pretty quick question that’s been bugging me for a while! I’ve been getting more into canning recently — mostly jams, some homemade tomato

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Is It Safe To Can Dairy Products?

“I came across some recipes online that showed how to preserve cream-based sauces and even cheese spreads through canning. I plan to can some leftover homemade cream cheese

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How Long Should I Process Jars In A Pressure Canner?

“I’ve just started using my pressure canner to preserve vegetables from my garden, but I’m feeling a little confused about how long I should process each batch. I’ve

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How Long Do Home Canned Vegetables Last?

“I’ve been canning vegetables from my garden for a few years now, but I still get nervous about how long they’re safe to eat. I know you’re supposed

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How Do I Stop Siphoning In Pressure Canning?

“I’ve been pressure canning homemade soups and broths, but I keep running into this frustrating problem where liquid siphons out of the jars during the process. I lose

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How Do I Safely Can High Acid Foods?

“Hi there! I’m feeling a bit nervous about canning tomatoes for the first time. I heard that high-acid foods are easier to can but I’m still worried about

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How Do I Fix Jars That Didn’t Seal After Canning?

“I’ve been canning for a couple of years now, but recently I ran into a problem that’s left me scratching my head. I canned some peaches last weekend,

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How Can I Safely Can Tomatoes?

“I’ve got way more tomatoes than I know what to do with from my backyard garden here in Portland. I’ve been freezing some, but I’d love to try

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Can I Make Jams And Jellies Without Pectin?

“I’ve got a surplus of strawberries from my garden this year, and I’ve been really itching to try making my own jam. The only pectin I had is

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Can I Can Soups And Stews?

“I’ve been making a lot of soups and stews lately because it’s starting to cool off here in Melbourne, and I’d love to can some to save for

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Can I Can Meat, Fish and Poultry At Home?

“Hello! So I’m knee-deep in canning season right now and just started to wonder whether I can actually can meat, fish, and poultry at home. I’ve done fruits,

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Can I Can Fruit Without Adding Sugar?

“Hi there! I’m just getting started with canning in my little kitchen. I have several jars of peaches and pears I’m getting ready to can, but I don’t

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Can I Can Food Without Using A Canner?

“Hi! I’ve been given a bunch of surplus fruit and vegetables and thought I’d extend my food preservation skills by canning them. However, I don’t have one of

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