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We may earn a commission from links on this page. It used to be that in addition to cooking the jam or sauce going into the jars, you had to spend a lot of time prepping the jars: sterilizing them, ...

To sterilize and seal jars for canning: Unscrew the ring bands from the canning jars, remove the lids and wash both thoroughly with soap and hot water. Arrange the jars in a large pot or baking pan ...

Pack the food you're canning into hot, sterilized jars before placing them in the boiling water bath. Read home canning for beginners to learn how to can food throughout the year, including tips for ...

A deeply philosophical question. But seriously, doesn't it take time? Isn't it complicated? Aren't there safety risks? The idea behind canning is to preserve the very freshest, ripest summer foods — ...

four empty glass jars with handles on a wooden table - ProShine Studio/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the main draws of using glass jars is how reusable ...