Taste of the South

Canning How-To

EQUIPMENT

1 Enameled canner with wire canning rack or large stockpot with strainer

2 Glass canning jars with new two-piece lids

3 Wide-mouth funnel

4 Ruler

5 Jar lifter

Having the right equipment is the most important part of the canning process. Make sure your pot is deep enough for the jars to be covered with 1 inch of water. Boiling the jars before and after filling sterilizes them, eliminating bacteria that could cause the

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