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Steam Canning

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com

Definition:

A method of canning in which jars are filled with food and then processed using steam rather than boiling water. The USDA currently advises against the use of steam canners (and steam canning) due to concerns about insufficient processing temperatures and times.

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