Canning Methods

Water Bath Canning

Thoroughly wash lids and jars in hot sudsy water, then rinse. Heat jars and lids in hot water, approximately 180 degrees, prior to filling. Fill canner with water as indicated below, position rack and begin to heat.

Size of Canner	Amount of Water
7 pint jar canner	4 inches of water
7 quart jar canner	4 1/2 inches of water

Fill hot jars with prepared recipe. Leave recommended headspace according to recipe.

Wipe jar rims with a clean damp cloth. Position heated lid on jar and screw it on.

Place each jar into canner rack, prior to water reaching a boil and lower rack. Water should be 1 to 2 inches over jar tops. Add additional hot water if needed. Cover canner. Process jars according to your recipe. Start timing when water begins to boil.

After processing, lift rack and hook over rim. Remove jars from canner with your jar lifter. Do not carry jars in canner rack. Set jars on a towel to cool for 12 to 24 hours.

When jars are cool, test for a seal by pressing down on center of lid. If lid center is flexible, either reprocess immediately or store refrigerated. Label and store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Pressure Canning

Low-acid foods are easy to preserve as long as the proper method is used. Foods with a pH of 4.6 or higher, such as most vegetables, meats and some tomatoes, require the pressure canning method of preserving in order to eliminate the risk of spoilage caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum and its toxin-producing spores.

A pressure canner allows you to heat process your food to a temperature higher than the boiling point of water or what can be reached with the water bath canning method.
Low-acid foods must be heat processed at a temperature of 240°F for a specific amount of time as established in a proper canning recipe.

There are tables published in various canning books that give the correct amount of processing time for a particular food. One such source is The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest. Your local county extension office is also a good source.

Be sure to read and follow your manufacturer’s instructions carefully when using a pressure canner.

12 jars per case with canning lids

All new canning jars with Plastisol lined caps for sealing in freshness and quality. Sizes are suited to all your canning needs. These caps are suitable for canning using the hot pack and water bath methods.

6 jars per case with canning lids

Canner Kettle 11 qt. $24.95
Canner Kettle 21 qt. $29.95
Canner Kettle 33 qt. $39.95
Canning Kettles are black porcelain on steel. The canning racks holds 7 jars.

Canning at home has been around for many years and it is still a very cost effective and practical way to preserve your homegrown produce. Our Medium Canning Kit is a great way to enjoy the fresh taste and health benefits of your homegrown produce all year round. You will receive all of the tools needed to begin hot water bath canning of vegetables, fruits and jellies. Kit includes: 21-1/2 quart canning kettle with rack, big mouth funnel, magnetic canning lid lifter, post bath jar lifter, 7 one quart canning jars with lids, and The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest. Canner is not recommended for glass or ceramic top stoves.

12 jars per case with canning lids

All new canning jars with Plastisol lined caps for sealing in freshness and quality. Sizes are suited to all your canning needs. These caps are suitable for canning using the water bath method.

Canning Jar Lifter $3.75
Get a firm grip on those scalding hot jars. The scissors style jar lifter makes moving jars a snap.

Canning Jar Rack $5.95
Proper sterilization of canning jars and lids is as important as the freshness of the food being processed. This stainless steel cradle fits 12-1/2 canning kettles and holds up to 7 one quart or one pint jars.

Canning Lid Sterilizing Rack $10.95
The Canning Lid Sterilizing Rack holds 12 lids for safe sterilizing by placing into boiling water.

Mandolin Slicer $32.95
Make the perfect shredded cabbage for homemade sauerkraut, slice tomatoes, cut French fries and shoe string potatoes. Uniformly slices, grates, shreds and juliennes, all in one safe, easy motion. It comes complete with three blades which are stored in a separate protective case.