Wash beets thoroughly
Trim tops, leaving 1 inch of stem and root
Boil or steam until tender
Cool beets
Slip off skins
Slice, dice, or leave whole
Sterilize canning jars
Pack...
Wash canning jars, lids, and bands
Keep sauerkraut hot
Pack sauerkraut into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace
Remove air bubbles
Wipe jar rims clean
Apply lids and bands...
Use only tested pressure-canning recipes for meat
Gather a pressure canner, canning jars, new lids, bands, jar lifter, funnel, and clean cloths
Inspect jars for cracks...
Wash jalapeño peppers thoroughly
Wear gloves to protect your hands
Remove stems
Slice peppers if desired, or leave whole
Sterilize canning jars, lids, and bands
Prepare a pickling brine...
Use a pressure canner, not a boiling-water bath
Prepare broth from meat, poultry, or bones
Strain the broth thoroughly
Remove excess fat
Reheat broth to a boil
Sterilize jars...
Use a tested apple pie filling canning recipe from a trusted source
Wash, peel, core, and slice firm apples
Prevent browning by placing slices in water...
Wash mason jars, lids, and bands in hot soapy water
Rinse thoroughly
Inspect jars for chips, cracks, or defects
Place jars in a boiling-water canner or large...
Wash jars, lids, and bands in hot soapy water
Rinse thoroughly
Inspect jars for chips, cracks, or defects
Place jars upright on a rack in a boiling-water...
Wash hands, jars, lids, and utensils
Prepare canning jars by keeping them hot
Gather tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, and salt
Peel and chop...
Use only fresh, healthy venison
Trim all fat, silver skin, bruised spots, and gristle
Chill meat thoroughly before processing
Cut venison into cubes, strips, or chunks
Pack raw...
Wash and inspect blueberries
Sterilize canning jars, lids, and bands
Prepare a boiling water canner and keep jars hot
Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and pectin if...
Choose fresh, firm vegetables
Wash vegetables thoroughly
Trim, peel, and cut as needed
Prepare clean canning jars, lids, and bands
Sterilize jars if required by your method
Use a...
Wash cucumbers thoroughly
Trim blossom ends
Slice or leave whole, as desired
Pack cucumbers into clean canning jars
Add pickling spices, dill, garlic, or onion if desired
Combine vinegar,...
Wash and trim fresh string beans
Sort out damaged or discolored beans
Sterilize canning jars, lids, and bands
Prepare a pressure canner with water according to the...
Wash beets thoroughly
Trim tops, leaving 1 inch of stem and roots
Boil or roast beets until tender
Cool slightly and slip off skins
Slice, dice, or leave...
Use a tested canning recipe for spaghetti sauce
Gather jars, lids, bands, canner, jar lifter, funnel, and clean towels
Wash jars and keep them hot until...
Wash fresh beans thoroughly
Trim the ends and remove strings, if needed
Cut beans into desired lengths
Sterilize canning jars, lids, and bands
Pack beans into hot jars
Add...
Wash tomatoes and remove stems
Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds
Transfer tomatoes to ice water
Peel off skins
Remove cores and any damaged...
Use a pressure canner, not a water bath canner
Prepare chicken broth by simmering chicken bones, meat, vegetables, and water
Strain the broth thoroughly
Remove excess fat...
Wash apples thoroughly
Peel, core, and slice apples
Prevent browning by placing slices in lemon water or ascorbic acid solution
Prepare a light or medium syrup, or...
Wash jars, lids, and bands with hot soapy water
Rinse and dry completely
Inspect jars and lids for chips, cracks, or dents
Fill jars with prepared food...
Wash jars, lids, and bands in hot soapy water
Inspect jars for chips, cracks, or defects
Keep jars hot before filling
Fill jars with prepared food, leaving...
