This can occur during the processing stage if your storage area is too humid or simply over time as lids age. The protective coating on canning lids can wear down, and once the metal underneath ...

Home canning supplies often disappear from store shelves during the onset of recessions and in times of economic uncertainty. National shortages of consumer glass jars and lids were reported in ...

It may sound counterintuitive, but it’s best not to screw the lid on super tight before starting the canning process. “Pressure during the canning process will cause any latent air from the ...

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 ...