Don’t know if it belongs on this board, but am interested in getting started with home canning. Have NO idea where to start, the closest my mom got to teaching me to can was how to open one. Any suggestions on where to... (5 replies, last updated by Amy Starke August 29, 2002)

I have noticed a resurgence in interest in home canning this summer. A local hardware store says supplies are flying off the shelves. I get a number of younger customers looking for canning goods and info in the shop. This week I... (79 replies, last updated by karice November 9, 2009)

I just picked up a bushel of Romas so it looks like the fun will begin for me manana. What’s every one else canning this season? I hope to do some bread and butter pickles soon. (104 replies, last updated by momskitchen October 15, 2009)

I have done some research both from the CH article on canning and other sources and am planning on trying to make and can my own pickles this weekend. I would love to hear some tips from people who have had success – or... (14 replies, last updated by Pantry Party August 13, 2009)

, but am sort of new to the canning thing and am not sure what would be safe to can. Thanks for any advice! (11 replies, last updated by jazzy77 June 8, 2009)

I want to put up some fruit perserves and maybe even so some veggies as well – I have no idea how to do this and need a canning mentor. I am on the East End of Long Island – anyone want to help? Would prefer to meet... (2 replies, last updated by Vetter August 2, 2008)

If you didn’t get a good seal you can do one of two things. Put it in the fridge and begin using it up keeping it refrigerated between uses or, if it you make the discovery and act promptly, reheating the pickles and... (2 replies, last updated by jlafler December 18, 2008)

Where can I purchase mason/bell jars and other canning supplies in boston/somerville? Market basket maybe? (19 replies, last updated by erican June 27, 2008)

Anyone know where I can get some good tomatoes for canning? Cam/Watertown/Route 2 Boston/North Shore places are all good for me. Thanks! (6 replies, last updated by cambridgejen September 12, 2008)

I’d recommend apple butter, which is really easy and can be made in big batches, plus everyone loves it. Last year, we also did homemade cocoa mix with little bags of homemade marshmallows – not canning, but it worked... (10 replies, last updated by newfoodie November 7, 2008)

I’ve just started canning vegs, so far pickling only, and like to understand the reason for things. Why do we wait 5-6 weeks before using — is it just for the flavours to develop? I’d love to know now if I like... (16 replies, last updated by mickie44 May 28, 2008)

I think you should be fine, however... I do some canning, mostly pickles and pig tongue or pork hocks. I haven’t read or practiced enough to consider myself an authority, but I will say a few things; Usually jars (and lids... (7 replies, last updated by AnjLM June 25, 2008)

for canning simple things that can be completed in one day and with simple ingredients from the local farmer’s market. I am thinking antipasto-type items (zucchini), salsas, pickles, pepper jellies, etc. If you have any... (10 replies, last updated by AGM_Cape_Cod August 19, 2007)

Yesterday my boyfriend and I decided to try canning. We did some roma tomatos and basil, and then today I did some hot and bell peppers pickled in vinegar, oil, lemon and onions. Both times, initially, some of them didn’t... (18 replies, last updated by leetmom7 September 22, 2007)

This might fall under cookware, I’m not sure? Anyway.. I’m going to try canning for the first time (making apple butter for holiday presents), and I have the jars with the two piece caps – but I don’t have... (5 replies, last updated by toodie jane November 22, 2006)