Articles Index

Aspirin/Salicyclic Canning

Find out what aspirin/salicylic acid canning is and why it's no longer recommended.

Low-Acid Foods

A definition of low-acid foods as it pertains to canning.

Open-Kettle Canning

Find out what the open-kettle canning method is, and why you shouldn't use it.

Magnetic Lid Lifter

Find out what a magnetic lid lifter is used for and what it looks like.

Canning Funnel

Find out what a canning funnel is used for and what it looks like.

Band

Find out what a band is used for in canning and what it looks like.

Mason Jar

An explanation of the purpose and characteristics of a mason jar.

Processing Time

Find out what processing time is and what it accomplishes.

Inversion Canning

An explanation of what the inversion canning method is and why it's no longer recommended.

Alum

Find out what alum is used for, and why its use is no longer recommended.

Jam

A definition of jam.

Jelly

A definition of jelly.

Solar Canning

Find out what solar canning is, and why it should be avoided.

Steam Canning

Find out what steam canning is and why it's no longer considered safe.

Dishwasher Canning

Find out what dishwasher canning is and why it should be avoided.

Microwave Canning

Find out what microwave canning is, and why it should be avoided.

Relish

A definition of relish.

Preserves

A definition of fruit preserves

Marmalade

A definition of marmalade.

Fruit Conserve

An explanation of what fruit conserve is.

Fruit Butter

An explanation of how fruit butter is made.

Brine

A definition of brine.

Pickling

A definition of pickling.

Fresh-Pack Pickles

An explanation of what fresh-pack pickles are and how they're made.

Pickling Lime

Find out what pickling lime is used for, and why its use is no longer recommended.