Can Vegetables

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Pressure canning is the only safe method for processing shelf stable low-acid food with a pH higher than 4.6.  Low acid foods include:

• Vegetables
• Meats, poultry, seafood (see the link on the left for more on canning meats)
• Legumes (beans)
• Mixtures that contain any of the above foods

Low acid foods like these require a temperature higher than boiling to destroy harmful microorganisms that cause botulism and food spoilage.  A temperature of at least 240º F is needed.  Pressure canners achieve this temperature.

Don't want to pressure can your vegetables?  Consider dehydrating or freezing instead.  Visit the links on the left for ideas.

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• Using Pressure Canners
• Frequent questions:
  • Canning in Electric Multi-Cookers
  • Canning in Pressure Cookers
• Tomatoes
• Tomatoes - Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy (PDF)
• Vegetables

Selected Recipes

• Canned Asparagus
• Canned Beets
• Soups
• Salsa