Comments on: How to Can Food: Learn the Basics https://www.blessthismessplease.com/how-to-can-food-learn-the-basics/ Quick & Easy Recipes for the Entire Family Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:23:50 +0000 hourly 1 By: Shirley https://www.blessthismessplease.com/how-to-can-food-learn-the-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-73104 Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:41:46 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/?p=47587#comment-73104 I wash the jars. Put them in oven at 275°. When it’s ready just put the canning stuff in the hot jars and steam for 15 to 20 minutes

]]> By: Melissa https://www.blessthismessplease.com/how-to-can-food-learn-the-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-72975 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:10:36 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/?p=47587#comment-72975 In reply to Rebecca.

I personally don’t sterilize my jars either, so thank you for pointing that out!

]]> By: Rebecca https://www.blessthismessplease.com/how-to-can-food-learn-the-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-72970 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:40:56 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/?p=47587#comment-72970 5 stars
I love that you are introducing canning to more people! Just a few tips: you do not have to sterilize your jars (according to the NCFHP). Just clean, hot jars are needed to begin if you will be processing at least ten minutes.

Number two, watch your headspace. Jams and jellies need just 1/4” head space, for instance. If your food is too low in the jar, you are more likely to lose the seal or get discoloration of your beautiful product.

Never touch your jars before 24 hours! They can seal any time in that time frame, so don’t mess with them after only a few hours. You’re more likely to interfere with the seal if you do it too soon.

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