CS-011: Safe vs Unsafe Home Canning Processes | Canning 101

Today’s episode continues the Canning 101 theme by identifying and discussing the two recommended methods for safe home canning of foods.  Those methods are:  Boiling Water Bath and Pressure Processing.  I also discuss unsafe and outdated methods of home canning experts recommend should no longer be used. Listen and you will learn: – A review of the basic concepts of preventing botulism and food poisoning, – Principals of safely processing low-acid versus high-acid foods, – How boiling water processing works versus pressure processing. – Unsafe methods of home canning no longer recommended by experts including: * Open kettle canning. * Processing your jars in a conventional oven, dishwasher, or microwave oven. * Using parafin wax for sealing. * So-called “canning powders”