My wonderful fiance and I are learning to can. We're not sure if we can put our jars directly on the bottom of the pot when boiling? Or do we need to put the jars on some sort of steel contraption that brings the jars up off of the bottom of the pot?
I have seen this "steel contraption" in my Ball Blue Book of Preserving... And I'm not sure if I have to have it. We are canning strawberries! We made jam last weekend... Delicious! 7.4lbs of strawberries for 10 bucks at a U-pick. And also another question by a newb, how long do properly home canned foods last? Any feedback is very much appreciated!
(I never thought that ME, a 26 yr old "dude" would be so excited to can food! Shouldn't I be out with the other mindless, self absorbed fools drinking or something?... I don't think so!)
I have seen this "steel contraption" in my Ball Blue Book of Preserving... And I'm not sure if I have to have it. We are canning strawberries! We made jam last weekend... Delicious! 7.4lbs of strawberries for 10 bucks at a U-pick. And also another question by a newb, how long do properly home canned foods last? Any feedback is very much appreciated!
(I never thought that ME, a 26 yr old "dude" would be so excited to can food! Shouldn't I be out with the other mindless, self absorbed fools drinking or something?... I don't think so!)
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