I just purchased some new Ball canning jars at the grocery store. While I was in the car on the way home, I heard the tell-tale “ping,” meaning the jars were self-sealing in the car! I know the actual jars are safe to...

Hello, Does anyone know where I can get canning supplies in Vancouver? I have some Bernadin jars but need new snap lids, and am also looking for ‘no sugar needed’ pectin. Thanks!

Hello All, I was working late canning pie filling (blueberry) this evening. I filled my canning pots and once it began boiling I set my timer for 34 minutes to complete the processing time, and believe it or not I fell asleep and...

So, while I am a regular canner (many jams, butter, beets, tomato sauces, etc), I’m not a pickle pro, and have only made them once before. I tried a batch of garlic and mustard pickles this weekend, and got an ugly result....

Agway always has a full line of canning products, although they are usually located in rural type areas. Might be worth a trip. http://www.agway.com/catalog/home_and_garden/canning_and_supplies

I found air bubbles in a rhubarb jam we made. Sad to say the unopened sealed jar had begun to mold about a week after canning. Gave canning another shot this time with pickled radish. In with the radish went onion, garlic, celery,...

Looking for a source for Weck canning jars on the West Coast so I can afford the shipping. I have the addie of the IA distributor but shipping will be as much as the jars. =o

I’m looking at starting preserving / canning food. Has anyone tried the Fowlers Vacola all in one system? It just seems conveniant to be able to simply place your jars in a unit, switch it on and walk away? Is it as good as...

jfood thinks he knows the answer, but do you need a pressure canner to can meat sauce? Or can you perform the boiling in the regular canning pot? TIA

Hello All, Sunset Magazine has a recipe for a rum raisin ice cream sauce that I would like to make and give as gifts. My question is, would a cream/caramel-based sauce take well to canning (hot water bath method) ? Here are the...

Does anyone know where you can buy Weck canning supplies in the Toronto area? Or a Canadian online retailer? They are the ones with glass lids: http://www.weckcanning.com/

Does anyone know of a good source of glass canning jars and lids in Tucson? Every so often I can find Ball jars at Target, but only pint and half-pint sizes, and I’m looking for quart jars. I would just order some online,...

Anybody know a good place in Athens for canning supplies? I understand it takes a special canning vessel with racks and such, also special tongs for removing the jars, etc. Thanks! Jimmy

I was wondering if anyone uses LE PARFAIT jars to can in – the way you might use ball jars? For instance, can you simply sterilize them in boiling water and then can jam in them – and have it be shelf stable? Or are...

and freezing them, but I’d like to make apple butter as well. The problem is, I don’t know how to can and I’d like to try to find an apple butter recipe with doesn’t involve canning. I was thinking of...