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Safe Salt Substitutions When Home Canning

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Salt plays an important role in home canning, but not always for the reasons people think. In pressure canning, salt is added for flavor, not preservation. When pickling, however, salt is essential to balance acidity and inhibit bacterial growth. Understanding when salt is optional, when it’s required, and which substitutes…
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Why Dry Packed Potatoes Are a Game-Changer

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Dry-packed potatoes are a low-effort, high‑reward pressure canning method where raw, peeled, and cut potatoes are packed into jars without added water. During processing, the potatoes release their own moisture, forming a minimal starchy broth inside the jar. This results in firmer‑textured potatoes that hold up beautifully in dishes like…
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Pressure Canning Fruit versus Water Bathing

Curious whether you should pressure can or water bath your fruit? Many home canners believe pressure canning makes fruit mushy or dull in color, but that’s not the case when done correctly. This article breaks down the key differences between pressure canning fruit and water bathing—covering processing times, temperature control,…
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