Canning Procedure

• Wash jars, lids, and rings in hot soapy water

• Keep lids in warm water on the stove

• Sterilize the jars in the oven at 275 for 10-15 min

• Fill pot 1/2 with water

• Get water warming if canning warm contents. Start with cool water if canning cool contents

• Hot to hot or cold to cold

• Use non metal tool to get bubbles out

• Check amount of headspace required

• Wipe rims with water/vinegar rag

• Put on lids and rings and twist to finger tip tight

• Put cans in pot of water with 1 in above

• Bring to rolling boil

• Start counting time after the rolling boil starts

• Check internet for cook time based on contents and altitude

• After time is up, let jars sit in warm water with the stove off for 5 min

• Place jars on counter with plenty of space between them to cool for 24 hours

• Check seal by lifting lid

• Clean cooled jars with warm water and focus on the area where the ring were