date:Sep 21, 2012
for safer canning.
Attempting to can foods in their fresh state without added liquid is not safe. Ensure that the food being canned is topped up sufficiently, in its can or jar, with suitable liquid, such as syrup, sauce, brine or acidifying agent.
When following currently tested recipes, do not substitute ingredients, change amounts or the jar size that is in the recipe, because this can cause the recommended temperature, time or pressure needed during pressure canning or boiling water canni