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Demystifying Weck Jars
Over on my podcast this week, I answered a listener question about Weck® jars.
Now, I do not normally cover things that are not approved by the USDA guidelines for canning, but…
In this blog post I explain:
- What it it means to NOT be USDA approved for canning
- The 4 components of a Weck jar
- A brief overview of how Weck jars work
- The pros and cons of Weck jars vs. our standard jars like Ball® or Kerr®
The Updated Ball Blue Book®
Get the low down on the latest version of this canning classic. Learn what is new and why it is considered an important resource.
6 Tips for Canning More Efficiently
Six tips to make your canning experience more efficient and more enjoyable. Save time and with these simple tips.
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How to Streamline Your Canning
How to streamline your canning efforts so you are more efficient with your time.
The Lowdown on Low-Sugar Pectins
When I open a jar of homemade jam, I want to taste the seasonal, homegrown flavors – not refined sugar. That is why many of my own personal preserves...
When Good Preserves Go Bad
Just like planning next year’s garden – This is the time of year when I start to think about next year’s canning season. For me, part of that process...
Pressure Canners vs. Pressure Cookers
There is always much confusion between pressure canners and pressure cookers – which is totally understandable! Their names are similar They look similar And even the words “canner” and “cooker”...
6 Hacks for Opening a Stuck Canning Jar
In a perfect world, we should never have a stuck ring on a canning jar because preserves should be stored WITHOUT the rings! Didn’t know that? No worries. I wrote...
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