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Canning
Canning basics 1-10
This series leads you through the details of canning, from equipment to methods to storage. More
The Minnesota method
Tomatoes, celery, peppers, and onions. Great for soup, stews, and hotdishes. More
General canning
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Canning quick reference chart
Food type, style of pack, jar size, head space, process time, dial gauge, and weighted gauge
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Canning basics 1-10
This series leads you through the details of canning, from equipment to methods to storage.
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Home canning equipment
Pressure canners, boiling water canners, jars, canning lids
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Testing dial pressure canner gauges
Test each year to avoid under- or over-processing.
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Canning on a smooth or ceramic cooktop
Choosing the correct cooktop for canning; and food safety issues with ceramic cooktops
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Mini module: pressure canning 101
Definition; types; dial gauge testing; pressure canning steps (narrated slideshow)
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Mini module: boiling water canning method
Safety guidelines; equipment; cooking method concerns; cooking process (narrated slideshow)
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Mini module: stop botulism
Clostridium botulinum; safe preservation methods; pressure canner tips (narrated slideshow
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Boiling water bath canning
Step-by-step instructions for successful boiling water bath canning
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The Minnesota method
Tomatoes, celery, peppers, and onions. Great for soup, stews, and hotdishes.
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