Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Hot Water Bath Canning

Note: I wrote down the process while Mom taught me how to can using a hot water bath.

1. Wash jars, lids, rings in hot, soapy water. Dry.

2. Start water bath early. Takes a long time to boil.

3. Sanitize lids on lid rack in boiling water.

4. Fill each jar to slightly above neck.

5. Dry off rim of jar.

6. Put on lid and ring.

7. Place in boiling water bath, making sure water just covers jar tops.

8. Boil according to recommendations for each type of food.