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Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points
when home canning with your appliance . Check
with the USDA (United States Department of Agri-
culture) Web site and be sure to read all the infor-
mation they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures .
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Use only a completely flat bottom canner with
no ridges that radiate from the bottom cen-
ter when home canning . Heat is spread more
evenly when the bottom surface is flat . Use a
straight-edge to check canner bottom .
•
Make sure the diameter of the canner does
not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element
markings or burner .
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It is recommended to use smaller diameter can-
ners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops
and to center canners on the burner grates .
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Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil
more quickly .
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Use the highest heat setting when first bringing
the water to a boil . Once boiling is achieved,
reduce heat to lowest possible setting to main-
tain that boil .
•
Use tested recipes and follow instructions care-
fully . Check with your local Cooperative Agri-
cultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of
glass jars for the latest canning information .
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It is best to can small amounts and light loads .
•
Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on
high heat for an extended amount of time .
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