Practices Used for Home Canning of Fruits and Vegetables
Practices Used for Home Canning of Fruits and Vegetables

Author: Carole A. Davis

Publisher:

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13:

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Extract: Because many people had questions and problems about canning fruits and vegetables, a nationwide survey was conducted to obtain a clear picture of the home canning situation. Data were collected on fruit and vegetable canning procedures and equipment used by households, their sources of instruction, and food spoilage observed. This information was based on practices followed in 1975, when one out of three households canned fruits, vegetables, or both. These products were canned in only 20 percent of the households in large metropolitan areas compared with 50 percent in rural areas. Tomatoes were the most popular item and were canned by three out of four households. Approximately one-fourth of the households reported some spoilage in their home-canned fruits and vegetables. Three out of four canners believed that it was due to lids that failed to seal properly. Although the survey did not determine the actual cause, information given by home canners indicated that some spoilage undoubtedly resulted from improper procedures. (author/wbf).

Home Canning of Fruits and Vegetables
Home Canning of Fruits and Vegetables

Author: United States. Agricultural Research Service. Consumer and Food Economics Research Division

Publisher:

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13:

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Abstract: The proper and safe methods for the domestic canning of various fruits and vegetables are explored, focusing on equipment preparation, canning procedures and raw food processing prior to packing. Molds, yeasts, bacteria and enzymes may cause food spoilage or undesirable changes unless food is processed properly. Processing is done either in a boiling water-bath or in a pressure cooker. Most fruits, tomatoes and pickled vegetables require a boiling-water bath canner, whereas common vegetables should be processed with a steam-pressure canner. Specific directions are supplied for the canning of fruits ranging from apples to rhubarb and plums, and of vegetables ranging from asparagus to snap beans and cream style corn.

Food in Jars
Food in Jars

Author: Marisa McClellan

Publisher: Running PressBook Pub

Published: 2012-05-22

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0762441437

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A comprehensive guide to home preserving and canning in small batches provides seasonally arranged recipes for 100 jellies, spreads, salsas and more while explaining the benefits of minimizing dependence on processed, store-bought preserves.

Complete Guide to Home Canning
Complete Guide to Home Canning

Author: United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Publisher:

Published: 2020-01-11

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 9781659209532

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Home canning has changed greatly in the 180 years since it was introduced as a way to preserve food. Scientists have found ways to produce safer, higher quality products. The first part of this publication explains the scientific principles on which canning techniques are based, discusses canning equipment, and describes the proper use of jars and lids. It describes basic canning ingredients and procedures and how to use them to achieve safe, high-quality canned products. Finally, it helps you decide whether or not and how much to can.The second part of this publication is a series of canning guides for specific foods. These guides offer detailed directions for making sugar syrups; and for canning fruits and fruit products, tomatoes and tomato products, vegetables, red meats, poultry, seafood, and pickles and relishes. Handy guidelines for choosing the right quantities and quality of raw foods accompany each set of directions for fruits, tomatoes, and vegetables. Most recipes are designed to yield a full canner load of pints or quarts. Finally, processing adjustments for altitudes above sea level are given for each food.This publication contains many new research-based recommendations for canning safer and better quality food at home. It is an invaluable resource book for persons who are canning food for the first time. Experienced canners will find updated information to help them improve their canning practices.