Explore the possibilities of a canning jar in this how-to guide to preserving food and storage which may just be useful in case SHTF!
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How To Preserve Food Longer With Canning Jar
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Your Means to Preserving Food Longer
There are two types of canning methods: water bath canning and pressure canning. Each canning process has its dos and don’ts; pros and cons, and rules to properly preserve specific kinds of foods.
Pressure Canning
Essentially, pressure canning applies heat to food in a closed glass canning jar, such as Ball canning jars, to slow down or prevent natural spoilage. It does this by removing air from the jar to create a seal.
Canning Supplies
- pressure canner
- jar lift
- canning jars, lids, and rubber rings
- jar funnel
- knife
- sugar
- syrup (optional)
- fruit/veggies (all your choice)
Instructions or Basic Steps To Pressure Canning
- Read the recipe carefully, prepare the ingredients, and assemble your canning equipment.
- Wash, sterilize, and keep your canning equipment hot and ready for use.
- Wash your ingredients and prepare them according to the recipe.
- Scoop food into the jars leaving half an inch of headspace, then remove air bubbles.
- Wipe jar covers and rim with a clean damp cloth.
- Take the canning jar lids from the hot water, put them in place, and screw them snuggly into the jar.
- Place the jars in the canner using a jar lifter with at least two inches of water covering them.
- Process the canning jars according to instructions and recommended time and temperature.
- Take the jars out from the canner and place them in a wire rack to cool.
- Test if properly processed: Press down the center of the lead. If it pops up, it’s not sealed and should be used right away, reprocessed, or refrigerated.
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Water Bath Canning
Canning Supplies
- water bath canner
- jar lift
- canning jars, lids, and canning jar rings
- jar funnel
- knife
- sugar
- syrup (optional)
- fruits and vegetables (all your choice)
Instructions or Basic Steps To Water Bath Canning
Now you know what a canning jar can do with the two types of canning methods to properly store “the good stuff” for when SHTF.
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Take your lessons from the proverbial survivalist ants who knew when and how to preserve food in abundance.
