To sterilize and seal jars for canning: Unscrew the ring bands from the canning jars, remove the lids and wash both thoroughly with soap and hot water. Arrange the jars in a large pot or baking pan ...

Canning pork tenderloin is a fantastic way to preserve this delicious cut of meat for long-term storage. I’ll walk you ...

Canning started with Napoleon, and for obvious reasons, according to University of Connecticut professor Cameron Faustman. Being Napoleon, he needed a large army. Being French, he needed to feed them ...

Do you find yourself craving the sweet taste of summer corn long after the season has ended? Say goodbye to store-bought canned corn and hello to the satisfaction of pressure canning corn. I am going ...

Last week, as I began to gear up for preserving the spring and summer harvests, it occurred to me that a person can get so overwrought with the technicalities and science of the task, that it’s easy ...

Are Ball Jars the Same Thing as Mason Jars? While Ball is perhaps the best-known brand, mason jars are produced by several other companies (including Kerr and Newell) and come in an array of sizes and ...

Most of our homes contain a few canning jars. These are also known as Mason jars, jam or jelly jars. Whether those jars are used for food preservation or decorative purposes, they're loved and held in ...