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A: They aren’t the same, and understanding the difference is important to preserving foods safely. A pressure cooker is a saucepot with a rubber seal that locks and traps steam to cook foods more ...

Which electric pressure canner is best? Preserving the bounty from the garden is an annual tradition many home preservationists participate in. An electric pressure canner is a great tool that ensures ...

Have you ever had the opportunity to can with little helpers? I have. We've had so much fun and so many messes. This spring I decided I would get 25 pounds of each of our three favorite types of dried ...

Not to be confused with a pressure cooker, which isn't actually a good appliance for canning, a pressure canner is an indispensable tool for preserving a variety of foods. Whether you prefer a dial or ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Canning is a time capsule. It’s a way to hold on to the bright acidity of tomatoes and luscious sweetness ...