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The art of canning is appealing to more and more people these days, and for good reason. It’s a way of saving money in tough times, it’s a method of making use of excess produce that might otherwise go to waste, and it’s a means of controlling and knowing all of the ingredients that are going to end up in those canning jars. Those are great goals, but how do you start? If you have never canned before, what is needed?
The first step could probably be summed up in one word – “Research”. Not only do you need to know what tools may be required, you will also want to know how to use them. There are a great many “How To” guides to canning and just about everything else available online. That would be a wonderful way to start. We would also recommend the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving.
Many refer to this as the ”Bible of Canning”. It is chock full of lists, guides, suggested procedures and over 450 recipes for preserving homegrown fruits and vegetables. Not only would it be useful for research, but it would be of continuing value once you have actually started to can.