Read more: 5 Things In Your Home You Should Never Clean With Vinegar First off, always inspect your jars and lids before you even start the canning process. If you see rust on a lid before you use ...

I canned 44 quarts of tomatoes last season, a record yield from my garden. Each jar is cherished, as canned tomatoes form the core of my winter diet. My household consumes gallons of them between ...

“Pressure during the canning process will cause any latent air from the jar to escape,” says Levy. “A super-tight lid will prevent that and could cause your jar to explode, ruining all your ...