Peter Durand was the first to use tin to preserve food. He improved on the technique originally founded by Nicholas Appert. Appert's original technique of food preservation involved glass jars. Durand altered Appert's technique by using thin sheets of tin-coated iron to hold food.
Most fruits or vegetables can be processed by canning, freezing, or drying.
All fruits and vegetables can be preserved by canning.
Theo Thomas has written: 'Canning fruits and tomatoes' -- subject(s): Preservation, Canning and preserving, Fruit, Tomatoes 'Canning vegetables' -- subject(s): Vegetables, Canning and preserving, Preservation
No, it is not safe to use a pressure cooker for canning fruits and vegetables. Pressure cookers are not designed for canning and may not reach the necessary temperature to safely preserve the food. It is important to use a proper canner for canning to prevent the risk of foodborne illness.
Gerald F. Smythe has written: 'Canning fruits and vegetables' -- subject(s): Canning and preserving
Mr. Ball invented the Ball canning jar, a glass jar with a screw-top lid that is often used during pressure canning to preserve fruits, vegetables and processed foods like jams and jellies.
Many fruits and vegetables respond well to canning, especially those such as berries, peaches, apples, beets, cabbage, carrots, cherries, cucumbers, onions, pears, peas, peppers, and plums. One can also make delicious homemade jellies, jams, marmalades, pickles, relishes, and chutneys.
Ermentine Young has written: 'Canning and preserving fruits and vegetables and preparing fruit-pastes and syrups' -- subject(s): Canning and preserving
This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in canning fruits, vegetables, and fruit and vegetable juices
It really depends on what you want to can: green beans, tomatoes, pickles, etc. The process is mostly the same, but the preparation of the food really depends on what you're making. Here is a list of different canning recipes, including fruits, vegetables, and jams. Hopefully you find something interesting to try. http://allrecipes.com/recipes/fruits-and-vegetables/canning-and-preserving/
To effectively preserve fruits and vegetables through canning, follow these steps: Clean and prepare the produce. Cook the fruits or vegetables in a sugar or vinegar solution. Fill sterilized jars with the cooked produce. Seal the jars with lids and process them in a water bath or pressure canner. Store the canned preserves in a cool, dark place for long-term preservation.
Vegetables, fruits, meats, sauces, etc. Actually, any food you find in a can at the supermarket can be canned at home. Most will require a pressure canner, but these are easily obtained.