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The most popular material for home canning jars?
The most popular material for home canning jars is glass.
Can you use misc jars you have around the house like mayo or other pickle jars to do your own pickling in and how do you seal them if so?
It is not safe to reuse commercial canning jars for home canning. The glass in home canning jars is thicker than in commercial jars and they are created specifically to work with 2-piece lids. It is also not advisable to use very old canning jars.
Does Publix sell glass jars?
Yes. Publix regularly sells glass jars for home canning. Since this is a seasonal item, it might not have a permanent shelf spot. Ask store personnel for the item.
Where might one purchase canning supplies online?
Canning supplies can be purchased online from Little House Living, Frugal Living, Fresh Preserving, Authentic Simplicity, Food in Jars and Autumn Makes.
How long should I boil the jars for canning to ensure proper preservation?
To ensure proper preservation when canning, boil the jars for 10 minutes.
What are the components of a canning kit?
A canning kit generally includes wide-mouth canning jars, a funnel to fill the jars, and various utensils to handle the food you are canning. Some canning kits also come with a digital timer to measure processing time.
Can you use baby food jars for canning?
If you use fresh lids and the jars have been throughly cleaned and sanitized, you might be able to use them for canning.
How long do I need to boil canning jars in order to properly seal them?
To properly seal canning jars, you typically need to boil them for about 10 minutes.
Where may I obtain some canning jars?
Canning jars may be obtained from any grocery store or hardware such as Loblaws or Canadian Tire. If you are purchasing them in the summer months during canning season, the stores will have a large inventory. However if you want them in the off-season, it may be beneficial to order them online from a place like Amazon.
Does homemade salsa have to be boiled before canning in jars?
You would want to have anything you're canning pretty hot when you put it in the jars, yes. Cold filling, sealing, and heating will cause jars to explode.
Can you still buy mom's canning jars?
Yes, Mason canning jars are available at dry goods stores, grocery stores, and big box stores.
How long do you boil canning jars before using them for preserving food?
Canning jars should be boiled for 10 minutes before using them for preserving food.
