With the harvest season in full swing, many cooks are preserving produce. Here are general instructions and guidelines for water bath canning and pressure canning. Always consult a specific recipe for ...

Wash and rinse jars and screw bands. Heat jars in simmering water or on the rack of the steam canner. Prepare atmospheric steam canner or boiling water bath as described below for processing. Prepare ...

Canning is a time capsule. It’s a way to hold on to the bright acidity of tomatoes and luscious sweetness of peaches in the short, dark days of winter. Just like using a pressure cooker, canning might ...