Tag Archives: Canning 101

Canning 101: Defining The Terms

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Marisa

Last week, I wrote a post in which I rounded up some of the Canning 101 entries I’d previously published. At the end, I asked for suggestions as to other topic areas that you all felt needed some clarification. A … Continue reading →

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A Canning 101 Round-up

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Marisa

Last year, I started writing a bunch of posts under the heading “Canning 101″ to help address some of the questions I was getting. Now that we’re in the depths of canning season, I thought it was time to highlight … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: How to Make a Recipe Yours

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Marisa

They say that there’s nothing new under the sun. And when it comes to canning recipes, that’s doubly true, particularly since it really is important to stick to tested recipes when you’re putting things in jars. I know that lots … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: How to Unstick a Stuck Ring

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Marisa

Back when I first started canning, I didn’t know that you were supposed to remove the rings from your jars once they were cool. This led to some very frustrating moments in which I went to open jars and found … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: Should You Use Steam Canners?

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Marisa

I’ve gotten a few questions about steam canners recently, and so I thought I’d take a little time to share what I know about this style of canner. For those of you who don’t know, a steam canner is a … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: Why You Shouldn’t Double Batches of Jam

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Marisa

If you’ve been canning for any length of time, one of the warnings you’ve probably heard is that you shouldn’t double jam recipes. However, no one ever really explains why it’s not a good idea. Let’s change that, shall we? … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: How to Can Creatively and Still Be Safe

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Marisa

When you first start canning, one of the things you hear a lot is how important it is to stick to the tested recipes. We’re told that because canning is as much science as it is kitchen art, you’ve got … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: What to do When a Jar Breaks in the Canner

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Marisa

At 11 p.m. last night, I was in my kitchen doggedly trying to complete the canning project I’d started hours before. I’d made stock from a turkey carcass a friend had given me (knowing that I didn’t get a chance … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: The Tools of the Trade

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Marisa

Recently, I got an email from a reader, asking that I tell her what she needed in terms of tools in order to get canning. I realized that though I’ve been writing this site for more than a year and … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: How to Pack Jars for Shipping

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Marisa

The holidays are coming up and what better gift to give your friends and family than a jar of your homemade preserves! It’s an easy task if they live near you, a simple hand delivery will do. But what’s the … Continue reading →

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