Every year when the beets start piling up on my counter, I know it is time to make pickled beets. This is one of my favorite ...

Whether you want to preserve your summer bounty or save money on pantry staples, canning is an excellent skill to add to your kitchen repertoire. But if you're new to the practice, you might be ...

Throughout the summer, Extension educators received many calls concerning problems with canning red beets. Many people seem confused about canning plain beets in water versus pickled beets canned in a ...

Canning is a great way to preserve produce from your garden or local farmers market. During the cold winter months, you can grab a jar of preserved food, and the fresh flavors can transport you back ...

I had finally accepted that among my many shortcomings, I would never join the proud ranks of the home-canning community. To me, the process of canning sounded anything but relaxing: the giant pot, ...

The key to canning is to bring the internal temperature inside the jar high enough to prohibit the growth of molds, yeasts, bacteria and enzymes that cause food spoilage. How to do this depends on the ...