Food Preservation – Preserving Sweetness

Mrs. Wages Cucumber Pickles Using Vinegar

This recipe can currently be found on the packages of Mrs. Wages Pickling Lime. Highly recommended! Ingredients: 7 lbs Cucumbers 1 cup Mrs. Wages Pickling Lime 2 gals Water 8 cups...

The 6 Types of Foods That Can Be Canned (And 4 That Cannot)

The primary concern of all canners should be safety. While many foods can safely be canned, there are some that cannot. But, all canned foods must be processed by the correct method in order to be...

Home Canning Hot Dogs | Should It Be Done?

"I’m not willing to take the chance that canned hot dogs might be unsafe for my family to eat, and neither should you."Anne James Recently, there have been a number of blogs, recipes, and videos...

Foods That Require Pressure Canning (With Printable Charts)

One of the most important things associated with canning is knowing which foods can be boiling water bath canned and which must be pressure canned to be safely preserved. The bottom line is that...

5 Best Substitutes for Pickling Salt (And How To Use Them)

Although consisting mainly of the same elements (sodium and chloride), salt varieties aren't freely interchangeable. They have different physical characteristics and additives, as you'll learn in...

Reusable Canning Lids | Should You Use Them?

Reusable canning lids, when used correctly, are safe to use no more than 10 times, according to the National Center For Home Food Preservation. You should also do a visual inspection before each use...