Tools needed
- Jar lifter
- Canning funnel
- Bubble remover
Materials needed
- Canning jars
- New lids and bands
- Water-bath or pressure canner
Step-by-step
- 1
Choose a current tested recipe for your food and acidity.
- 2
Inspect jars and use new lids.
- 3
Fill to the recipe's headspace and remove bubbles.
- 4
Process for the exact time, pressure, and altitude specified.
- 5
Cool undisturbed and check seals before storing.
Common mistakes
- • Reusing old lids
- • Treating an electric pressure cooker as a pressure canner without a tested process
Maintenance & next steps
Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place and label with dates.
When to call a professional
Consult your local extension service for pressure canner gauge testing.
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