How Do You Can Pickling Fruits & Vegetables?
Canning your own pickled fruits and vegetables allows you keep your homemade dishes on hand for long periods of time. By canning, you seal the food away so it cannot be destroyed by bacteria. Canning your own foods helps you ensure you always have your favorite pickled treats on hand and is cheaper than buying the grocery store equivalents. If you choose to can your own foods, there are a few simple steps to ensure that your food is sealed and safe for future consumption. Clean your jars before use. Use a dishwasher if you have one. If not, thoroughly wash the jars by hand. Sterilize your jars by placing them into a large pot of boiling water. Allow them to boil for 10 minutes. Place the lids and rings into a smaller pot of simmering water. Do not allow this water to boil or it will warp the inside of the lids. Remove the lids, rings and jars from the boiling or simmering water. Place them on a clean, dry towel, and allow them to dry. Prepare your canner. Rinse it out with water and pl
