| Water bath canning is the process of killing harmful | | | | canning will result in a good in quality canned food. |
| micro organisms through boiling. This method is also | | | | Here is a simple step by step procedure in water |
| referred to as boiling water method, it is said to be | | | | bath canning; |
| the simplest and easiest method for preserving high | | | | 1. Arrange tools and equipment. |
| acid foods. It destroys any active bacteria and micro | | | | 2. Fill your water canner with two-thirds full of water |
| organisms in your food that makes it safe for use at | | | | then heat. |
| a later time. High acid fruits and vegetables are | | | | 3. Dip canning jars and lids in hot water. |
| suitable for water bath canning because most of the | | | | 4. Move prepared foods into the hot canning jars and |
| present micro organisms in high acid foods are killed | | | | remove air bubbles with a rubber spatula. |
| even through boiling only. In this process a | | | | 5. Wipe the canning jar rims with a clean cloth. |
| temperature of 100 degree Celsius must be | | | | 6. Place lid onto each jar and hand-tighten the bands. |
| maintained to kill these micro organisms. | | | | 7. Arrange rack inside your water bath canner and |
| Most canned foods like jellies, jams, relishes, pickles, | | | | place filled jars in rack then lower it into hot water. |
| conserves, preserves, marmalades and acidified | | | | 8. Cover and wait till water boils, reducing heat and |
| tomatoes are processed under water bath canning. | | | | maintaining boil. |
| Processing bath canning is not complicated and hard. | | | | 9. After processing time, remove jars from the |
| You can even do it with your family as well. All | | | | canner with a jar lifter and allow them to cool. |
| procedures in water bath canning are very simple and | | | | 10. Test the seals on jars by pushing the center of |
| easy to follow. That's why most people use this | | | | the lid. |
| canning method for these reasons. Focus and always | | | | 11. Label canning jars such as the date processed and |
| remember the important details in canning and for | | | | contents, and store them in a cool, dark, dry place. |
| sure you will succeed in your canning process. | | | | Water bath canning is ideal to do at home and may |
| The tips, guidelines, materials and precautions in | | | | be a good source of income too. Start canning now |
| water canning are easy to understand. There are not | | | | and produce high quality canned products to help in |
| rules hard to follow if you have self-discipline in | | | | providing healthy eating foods. |
| yourself. Following all these important details in | | | | |