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What kind of canning supplies do I need?
I am a newb and I have no idea what to get. I have a ton of stuff growing that I'd like to can when it's time to harvest - both low and high acid foods.
What do I need and where do I get it the cheapest? TIA!
Mom to six awesome kids - Levi is 12, Landen is 8, Gabrielle is 6, Lucas is 3, and Oliver and Samuel are 2 years old. Love my crew.
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Re: What kind of canning supplies do I need?
I have this:
https://www.amazon.com/Presto-23-Quart-Aluminum-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B0000BYCFU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309216739&sr=8-1
and this:
https://www.amazon.com/Ball-Complete-Book-Home-Preserving/dp/0778801314/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1309216831&sr=1-1
and this:
https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Stainless-Steel-Wide-Mouth-Funnel/dp/B00004UE88/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1309216855&sr=8-12
and this:
https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-600-Jar-Lifter/dp/B000HJBFGC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1309216855&sr=8-4
Also, jars of course.
GL!
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Depending on what you plan to make and what kind of low acid foods you have, you may or may not need a pressure canner.
My first year, I did water bath canning in large stock pots and stuff, and froze most of the low acid stuff rather than canning it. So, all I bought that year was jars, lids, and a jar lifter. I mostly did jams and fruit butters.
Last year, I branched out a bit, but I stuck with the stock pot method of water bathing. I only did two things that needed pressure canned, and I borrowed a canner from a family member.
To be super economical, I'd check CL or freecycle for your area.
if you decide to freeze stuff, be sure to remember to leave a decent amount of room for the liquid to expand. i froze a bunch of spaghetti sauce once and filled them too full and the jars burst in the freezer. >_<