That leaves you pondering the age-old question – can you reuse canning lids? This is a common question, one in which the ...

Even in the most eco-conscious kitchens, there are several things you should never reuse, and canning jar lids are, ...

Blanching also helps, but the vital controls are canning method and using the recommended research-based process times. The correct processing time destroys the largest number of heat-resistant ...

Always inspect jars before using. Jars may be reused but may become brittle, scratched, cracked, or chipped with repeated use, causing them to break during processing or preventing the lids from ...

Peel and core apples. Trim any bruised or discolored areas. Slice apples and put slices into the water/ascorbic acid. According to research done by Jarden Home Brands quality assurance team, ...

Place your rusty canning lids in the container, pour 1 gallon of vinegar and 1 cup of table salt into the container to fully submerge the lids, and soak them for up to three days. The acetic acid in ...

As hunting season progresses, successful hunters may be interested in preservation methods for venison, bear or other game ...

Remove metal lids (including lids with a rubber seal) and recycle as a separate item in your blue cart. Put decorative mason jars that aren't intended for food storage in your black cart as garbage ...

Since the late 1980’s we have been teaching that open kettle canning is no longer safe. Open kettle canning involves heating the food to boiling, pouring it into the jars, applying lids, and allowing ...

If you have the flat lids that went with your mason jar rings ... or giving the impression that the ring is a frame for an image or design that's glued to the lid. You can either tie a ribbon onto the ...