Canning Part I

Warning!!!!!! This task is going to seem overwhelming. When I first started canning I would make my husband try everything I made to make sure I was not going to give out botulism bottles disguised as homemade jams and jellies. After a while I got more conformable with my ability and my husband is still alive! Now I see how simple canning really is and how rewording at the same time.

Canning seems to be coming back in full force. I find canning calming. It must be the preparation for dooms day, (putting food in jars). My challenge this week is to acquire the equipment needed to can food items.

List of needed items for canning these items can be found any where now, Walmart! Walmart has a really good selection and it's cheap. I found this great set at Target. (See below).

Other items needed that you might not have on hand:

• Pectin, there all kinds of pectin. It comes in liquid and power form. I personally like Pomona’s Pectin it takes a little more work but is natural and sugar free, you can buy it in bulk from Amazon.
• Sugar
• Vinegar
• Pickling salt, can be found in the same section of the canning supplies.

Once you have all your needed canning equipment and have read the instructions. Make hot pepper relish. This recipe will come next week.