Basics
Uses high temperature and pressure.
Pressure canning
How long should jars rest after being processed?
12 to 24 hours
How do you know if a jar is properly sealed?
It pops and the lid is flat.
Uses water and lower temperatures
Water bath canning
After filling the jar what should you do ?
Clean the rim.
What is the difference between hot packaging and cold packaging?
Hot packaging - food is cooked
Cold packaging - food is raw
Bacterial growth in improperly canned foods
Clostridium botulinum
What foods CANNOT be canned with the water bath method?
Low Acidic Foods.
Name three preservatives you can use when canning.
Lemon juice, Vinegar, Pectin, Sugar.
How high above the jars should water be when canning?
1 to 2 inches
These foods can be canned using a water bath.
What should always be included on the jar after canning?
The date
What is headspace
The distance between the surface of the food and the underside of the lid.
How long should lids and jars be boiled to sterilize them?
10 minutes or more.
Name of scientist that invented canning.
Nicolas Appert.