Pressure canning instructions
Where can safe and reliable instructions (including high and low altitude canning) be found for canning?
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The Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving includes a section that does just what you're asking. It also provides a large collection of excellent recipes and general tips and tricks.
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How do I do pressure canning?
Once you've prepared your pressure-canning recipe, here's how to pressure can your food safely.How much water do you put in a pressure cooker for canning?
Follow these steps for successful pressure canning: Put 2 to 3 inches of hot water in the canner. Some specific products in this Guide require that you start with even more water in the canner. Always follow the directions with USDA processes for specific foods if they require more water added to the canner.When pressure canning When do you start timing?
Start timing the process when the pressure reading on the dial gauge indicates that the recommended pressure has been reached, or, for canners without dial gauges, when the weighted gauge begins to jiggle or rock as the manufacturer describes.How long do you leave jars in pressure canner?
Wait 5 minutes before removing jars to allow the canner contents to settle. This waiting period is not required for safety of the food when using USDA or University of Georgia processing times, however.Pressure Canning For Beginners
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National Center for Home Food Preservation
The National Center for Home Food Preservation is your source for current research-based recommendations for most methods of home food preservation. The Center was established with funding from the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (CSREES-USDA) to address food safety concerns for those who practice and teach home food preservation and processing methods.
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My pressure cooker came with detailed instructions for canning.
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