How to seal jars when canning

Sealing Mason jars securely is the most important step in home canning and preserving. A vacuum must be created between the lid and the contents. Don't fill the jar to the rim. Leave enough headspace for a vacuum to exist. Once the jars are removed and rested, test that the seals are immovable.

Step by step instructions on how to do water bath canning, including list of safe foods, how to check lid seal, and equipment list.

Start with clean, sterilized jars to help ensure that your canning project produces delicious foods that your family can enjoy -- safely -- for months. While it may be tempting to sterilize the jars in the dishwasher, this convenient appliance uses water that is not hot enough to safely sterilize jars.

Effortless Preservation: Master the Oven-Sealing Technique for Canning Success Introduction: Preserving fruits, vegetables, and homemade del...

Simple vacuum-sealed jams in canning jars are so easy and quick. Whether it's pickles, fruits, jams, jellies, or spreads you can keep them for a long time.

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Ready to can? Hold up! Do you need to sterilize your jars for canning? Here’s the scoop on when and how to sterilize jars for canning.