Along with sourdough, home gardening and other pandemic cooking projects, another time honored tradition has recently gained new excitement: food preservation. Last summer stores quickly ran out of ...

Canning gives you the ability to preserve fresh summer produce so that you can enjoy it all year. Make delicious spaghetti sauces to use those garden tomatoes or make zesty dill pickles with your ...

Recent questions directed to Penn State Extension food safety educators remind us that the basics still matter. Here are a few of those questions along with answers. Why did liquid from canning meat ...

Who doesn’t love a classic strawberry pie? If you’re filling a flaky pie crust, topping a cheesecake, or adding a sweet twist ...

Ball has long been a trusted source for canning information (and, of course, for canning jars!), and the brand's own book is a great entry point. Many canning enthusiasts begin with simple recipes ...

What it is: A method for preserving high-acid foods by processing jars in boiling water, creating a safe vacuum seal. Why it matters: Keeps seasonal produce shelf-stable for 12–18 months, reduces ...

I had finally accepted that among my many shortcomings, I would never join the proud ranks of the home-canning community. To me, the process of canning sounded anything but relaxing: the giant pot, ...