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Recipes and directions

General know how and fruit/vegetable picking tips
Why you should use a canner and how to choose one.
Summary of approved home food preserving methods
If you are new to home canning - see these do's, don'ts and tips
Frequently asked questions about canning
Frequently asked questions about freezing
Canning - anything that can be safely canned at home!
Freezing directions
NEW! Table of the pH and/or acidity of common fruits, vegetables, grains, breads and common food products
NEW! This page provide basic facts regarding food poisoning and pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins related to home food preservation (canning, bottling, drying, jams, salsas, pickling, sauces, etc.). Look up any pathogen (botulism, salmonella, Staph, etc.) and find out what it does and how to prevent it.
NEW! Label Templates! Click here for labels your can download, edit and customize in Microsoft Word and print on standard Avery label paper for your own jars!