Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Sarita Harbour There’s been a recent noticeable resurgence in home canning, a method of preserving food that was once a staple in American households.

Why two-piece lids: Home canning uses a two-part lid to create an airtight seal, preventing air and bacteria from spoiling food. Safe canning rules: Sanitize jars, use new lids each time, and follow ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Last weekend we processed three loads of spaghetti sauce in our pressure canner. We also canned an additional four quarts of ...

If you are just now thinking about joining the trend in our communities to can food this summer, start by checking your equipment and supplies. Proper equipment in good condition is required for safe, ...

Canning at home is a rewarding way to preserve fresh produce, but it requires careful attention to acidity, method, and storage to keep food safe. Choosing between water-bath and pressure canning ...

A century ago, most homes had a pantry or cellar lined with glass jars filled with preserved fruits and vegetables. While it’s no longer a vital skill for most Americans, canning has gained popularity ...

Growing up on a farm in Southeastern North Carolina, there was always something to learn, whether through hands-on tasks like grading bell peppers or simply by observing. Many of these lessons, such ...

Last weekend we processed three loads of spaghetti sauce in our pressure canner. We also canned an additional four quarts of crushed tomatoes in the water bath canner. Grapes have ripened, so it looks ...