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The 5 Best Tips if Canning with a Nesco 9 Quart Smart

12 Aug 2021

Pressure Canning can be a very scary task for many of you. And thanks to the power of the Internet and unqualified canning groups on social media, navigating these waters can be even more scary. I received a question via email this week. I believe the question and answer were…

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Top 10 Rules of Pressure Canning

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17 Feb 2021

Author of The Complete Guide to Pressure Canning, Diane Devereaux, The Canning Diva®, shares her top ten rules of pressure canning so canners may stay safe in the kitchen and conquer their fears of using a pressure canner. I hear all the time from followers and class attendees – I…

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Bell Peppers in Home Canning Recipes

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26 Sep 2019

There are so many uses for bell peppers in canning. It starts with knowing what to grow, or purchase, that helps make your recipe delicious! Did you know there is a female and a male bell pepper? Bet you didn’t think it even mattered while shopping in the grocery store…

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Basil – A Versatile Herb Used Fresh in Home Canning Recipes

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17 Sep 2019

If we had to play a game and I said “Quick! Name the first herb that pops into your head,” there’s a pretty good chance you’d say “Basil!” It’s surely one of the most commonly used herbs and one that many individuals first learn how to cook with. But…

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Which Apples Makes the Best Applesauce

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10 Sep 2019

Commercially canned applesauce seems like a super healthy choice for you and your kids, right? Not necessarily. Turn to the nutrition label and your jaw may hit the floor when you look at how much sugar is in each serving. It’s crazy! A good solution though is homemade applesauce. It’s…

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Asparagus Canning Season – Why Can Asparagus?

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13 Jun 2018

Asparagus is Best Preserved In some areas, asparagus has a bad reputation, almost like Brussels sprouts or Lima beans. But I’m here to tell you it’s a kick-butt super-food and when prepared well, it is absolutely delicious! You can boil it, steam it, roast it, grill it, pickle it, or…

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Canning with Strawberries

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5 Jun 2018

Strawberries – Their history, nutritional info, canning ideas and more… Want to feel like royalty this summer? Try bathing in strawberries! Madame Tallien, of Emperor Napoleon’s court, did it! Just kidding though…that’s a lot of strawberries you could eat instead. Yum! But really, today we are throwing it back to dirty…

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Practical and Efficient Canning Utensils For Home Canners

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1 Feb 2018

Utensils for Home Canners We have come so far in technology from when I was a kid it just amazes me! Even something as simple and inexpensive as a magnetic lid grabber makes adding a lid to a jar so much safer. It was always a struggle fighting to get…

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Give the Gift of Canning this Holiday Season

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7 Nov 2017

The Perfect Gift for Every Home Canner It has been a great pleasure to bring to you the art of home canning and safe food preservation. Even more so it is my pleasure to share with you fun ways to enjoy the fruits of your labor by providing practical recipes…

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The Importance of Proper Headspace When Home Canning

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10 Jul 2017

The importance of understanding proper headspace when home canning is key to eliminating lid failures. Crucial: Knowing Proper Headspace There are several key terms often found in canning recipes. Understanding them and properly utilizing their instruction will often be the determining factor as to whether your lids seal or…

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