The process of canning food at home uses heat to destroy micro-organisms that could cause illness, and the vacuum seal that forms between the lid and the jar blocks other micro-organisms from sneaking ...

Canning is a meticulous process that involves sealing, sterilization, and preservation. To ensure that canned foods remain safe and retain their quality, it’s crucial to follow proper canning ...

Canning foods for preservation is a fun hobby, but the practice in general comes with pretty serious risks. So, should you ...

Last canning season, a frustrated reader told us he couldn’t find answers to the following questions: Does cooking vegetables remove nutrients? And are canned vegetables healthy for us? Here’s ...

To ensure food safety when canning, use safe sources of recipes from university Extension throughout the U.S., from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the current Ball Blue Book. Use only modern ...