Canning 101: Start Here

[@ashleydom9657]

Thank you for the intro to canning. I followed bit by bit and watched the video until the end. The process of canning seems like something I could learn and am grateful for all the tips and thorough information in this video as well as the links in the description. With best regards

[@SkateMasterman]

I see several deaf people in the comments asking for subtitles. Let’s get this liked so the creator can see it and consider activating subtitles to possibly accommodate more viewers.

[@leddyleds]

🙌🙌🙌

[@robertparnell1954]

KZbin settings

[@graciousme2258]

❤

[@talab6302]

Vid: "For those who know nothing but canning is food in jars" Me: Perfect.

[@michaelstimsonii3703]

None of the preserving books have this much detail. Its like they expect you to know terms and methods as a beginner. Thanks for being so kind and concise in your videos!

[@echosolace]

6 minutes in and I'm like omg this is the best video ever.

[@OrgyBlossom89]

I'm 14 seconds into the intro and already excited someone is going to explain it to me in simple terms 🙃

[@facesddc]

Same

[@Dbee45]

So skip to the 6:00 mark?

[@sagawang5]

Great video

[@donnagaudette6502]

Fantastic. She needs to do dvds that I can buy and rewatch. Hey I am old school.

[@Buggy793]

Time stamps for second half of video: == Pressure Canning == 34:15 - Intro to Pressure Canners 36:20 - Canner parts explanation 37:44 - Usage information 43:50 - Final steps before storage 44:22 - What you need == Pressure Canning Recipes == 44:37 - Recipe from NCHFP == Storage == 46:21 - Storage information 47:23 - Storage methods == FAQ == 48:18 - Botulism? 50:23 - How to tell if spoiled? 51:24 - What can't we can? 52:57 - White film on my cans? (Scaling) 53:21 - Cook after opening? 53:47 - Raw pack and hot pack? 56:05 - Low sugar canning? 56:58 - What if they don't seal properly? 57:40 - Can I do mixed jars? 59:07 - Losing fluid? 59:41 - Can I can my own recipes? 1:01:27 - How much time? 1:02:55 - Off-grid canning? 1:03:37 - I wanna break some rules 1:04:49 - Final Thanks (Thank you so much for all this information! This video was excellent! ^_^ )

[@dberger1010]

I'm watching in Jan 2023. I started canning last year. Wish I would have seen this video then. Thank you for taking so much time to help educate those wishing to get into canning.

[@Buggy793]

Time stamps for first half of video: == High-level information == 00:00 - Intro to video 01:38 - Why should you can? 03:26 - Types of canner 04:55 - How to tell high-acid/low-acid food (National Center for Home-Food Preservation) 06:54 - Other methods of canning == Mason Jars == 08:03 - Mason Jars 08:57 - Lid sizing information 12:50 - Dry goods storage showcase 13:21 - New vs old jars 13:59 - Brands of Jars 16:00 - Re-using jars == Other materials == 16:54 - Other tools of the trade 18:03 - Recipe/book recommendation == Last Information == 19:50 - Water bath canner 20:15 - Jar sterilization 21:43 - Making recipe 21:59 - Head-space in recipe 22:55 - Cleaning the jar/lid == Water Bath Usage == 24:18 - Water bath canner usage 27:08 - side-note: Why remove the ring 28:22 - Final steps before storage 28:53 - Adding acid 29:19 - What you need == Water Bath Recipes == 29:54 - Recipe from book 31:32 - Recipe from National Center for Home Food Preservation

[@empresskofoworola]

I am subscribing to this channel because you expose everything you are not trying to hide any information on canning, I live in Africa and a lot of food goes to waste here in their season and our African leaders and the rich are only interested in importing goods like imported canned tomatoes, juice, etc while the organic ones go to waste here they are not planning on making use of what they have, or how to preserve these foods in their seasons, so i have decided to do research on how to canned and preserve food

[@Infinitybein]

Excellent my sister. Follow your gut🌱

[@gailntag]

I have been canning for 47 years. What an excellent video!

[@marcb6290]

I watched thirteen seconds and I already want to thank you for appearing to be and sounding like a mentally stable, intelligent person. I have a good feeling that this may ACTUALLY educate me!

[@CasualGearhead]

For someone who only knew that canning involved food in jars, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for throwing this together to educate people

[@mikehackett855]

Hello Jamie, I just want to add one more very positive review. I have recently decided that as a hobby, I have an interest in canning. I spent several hours of internet research looking for the best information, there is really not much available. Just "talking heads" telling me how they do things. Until I found your website. You have provided all of us with so much of a complete, comprehensive understanding of how canning should safely work. And as an engineer (electrical engineering) I appreciate your understanding of compromises and tradeoffs. And trying to help us to understand how important it is to to figure out the best way that each of us might approach a given problem. So often you told us to "DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH" I thank you so much for the hard work it must have taken to do all of the research, writing and production of this video. I have found it to be of tremendous value. I would really encourage you to keep up this great work!

[@msjenjenp]

As a new canner, you are one of the very few youtubers I trust for canning information.. I am appalled at what I see some of them doing and recommending. Even as a novice, I know they are wrong. It's scary. Thanks for what you do. It is much appreciated.

[@ham3749]

I'm loving her videos too! I recommend buying the Ball canning and preserving book as well. There is also a pressure canning book too! I actually found them on publishers clearing house and the recipes are tried and true . Some of the best recipes I've found! It helped me feel more confident having the books on hand!

[@sonofeloah]

Having been canning since I was in my late teens, I find it funny how there is still to this day a rule of not using dairy in recipes or not to can milk. If cooking times, water bath times, and pressure canning times are kept true, then whatever is canned is sterilized and will not go bad. And as with all canned foods, kept in a cool dry place is essential. And especially dry. Do not want your lids to have moisture on them so they will rust through. If you have issues with humidity causing condensation, then use glass caps with rubber gaskets. But, with ALL foods, bring to the proper temperature for the proper pressure and the proper length of time and the sealed sterilized foods of all sorts will be safe far longer than the expiry dates of metal canned goods. Here is an excellent example. There was documented where these explorers found an underground cache in death valley that had log sheets of what came in and when and when items were taken out. Among the leftover canned foods were jarred peaches. Glass lids with rubber gaskets. They were placed in that cache in the late 1890s. Even though it is death valley, things in the ground stay cool and dry. They noticed the food looked good and took a chance and opened up a jar. Smelled it and then tasted it and exclaimed how it tasted better than the modern varieties. Needless to say, the took the rest of the jars home with them after first finishing off the jar they opened. Yes, properly processed and stored and your foods can and will last that long. Dried beans/peas, if fully cooked, they can be canned. If you want to do dry long-term storage of dry goods such as beans, flours, whole grains, you can "oven" can those goods and it has been noted that when also stored in a cool dark dry space that they can last easily 15 years or longer. There are youtube channels devoted to such dry food canning. Be safe and understand that heat in the process is your friend as is cool dry storage is your security. As is the scout motto, "Be Prepared".

[@mermademagic4741]

Azri'el Collier ooo9

[@granmabern5283]

Azri'el Collier thankyou

[@brookside109]

I’m a novice, bought box or fresh peaches and there are too many. I just bought all the appliances for canning and am so glad to watch your video as I have no idea what the other stuff is apart from pot and jar grabber. Now I’ll look for recipe and start today or tomorrow.Wish me luck, never done it or watch anyone do in person. KZbin is great.

[@SandStill]

You just saved me $50 that I was going to spend on a beginner's class! I really appreciate your approach and respect for the art/science of canning. Thanks!

[@BreeOlson9]

From all of us here during Covid-19, thank you.

[@rogerhuber3133]

I've had to take over the canning and preserving since my wife passed. Unfortunately I didn't really watch or pay attention to what she did. It's been a hard process for me with many mistakes. I found this video and was amazed at how much you covered and how well you presented the many aspects involved. Many thanks for all this info.

[@chirogirl67550]

Seriously, you are one of the best instructors I’ve seen…I have 23 years of formal education, so I’ve sat in many classes, nurse, then doctor and you are one of the best. Thank you, because now I feel like I can tackle this canning process. Peace and Blessings.

[@771blahblah]

i’ve watched a lot if videos and always come back to jamie’s videos

[@horizontal1072]

Thank you for your videos. My mom has cancer and has wanted to show my brother and I how to do this...we found you. Thank you for making this understandable.

[@Buckeye_4_Life_]

My mom and grandma always canned green beans in the black water canner for years. Never had an issue with anyone getting sick.

[@milliewilson9614]

Thank you for sharing your videos. I was so nervous to start canning. These videos clears up my questions and calms my anxiety. It is year 2020, Covid has taught me to never count a grocery store for my food again. I want my own and fresh. Once again thank you for sharing and teaching!

[@davef4744]

I've been (pressure) canning for at least 40 years. I simply love the fact that I have wholesome, home-made foods readily available in my pantry. I also love that, when produce is plentiful, I have a reliable method of preserving it for the winter. I've become quite adept at simplifying the canning processes that I use because I've found commonalities and shared tendencies over the years that have allowed me to find ways to do things in concert and still preserve the safety of my processes. I have to admit, though, that I'm less confident with water-bath canning and I will oftentimes opt for just putting the pickles, for example, in the fridge. I'll make a gallon of pickles and they'll last me a year and I'll just work from a supply in the downstairs fridge, if you know what I mean? Each year, when I do it, I really wish that I had stopped to learn how to process them in quarts so they'd be shelf-stable but it always seems like I've gotta get the job done and I don't have time to learn it or whatever. I know it's odd, perhaps, because most people probably get to pressure canning last in their evolution but I got there first, so I'm an anomaly. I'm sure you have a video or something that would make me confident with water-bath canning? :-)

[@ElveeKaye]

I'm glad I found this video. My mother used to can vegetables and fruits, and I'd like to get into it myself. I rearranged my entire apartment to make room for shelves and a table. I want to do it right, and this video covers a lot of subjects.

[@bellamamma767]

After I finished reading my 910 pressure canner manual I watched your video. I am so grateful for it because, as a visual learner, your video helped me to better understand the application and process. Just did a batch of chicken breast last night. Success!! Thank you!

[@angielester26]

I got my All American 921 in the mail just a few minutes ago. I'm excited. I'm new at this. It took me a minute to save for that, now I have to save for about 5 or 6 cases of jars so i can get started. Can't wait. I intend to cut my costs as much as possible , everywhere possible. And watching this channel has inspired me so much. Thanks a bunch.

[@kathrynpierce7695]

What size did you get, Angie? Do you know what size she uses in her video?

[@mermademagic4741]

So happy I found you. I was about to get myself into all kinds of canning trouble. Thank you for a well informed video. Feeling confident now. 😊

[@elizabethwilson5349]

I started canning after seeing THIS video. I absolutely love canning, it has saved me during some hard times as well as good times. I have come a LONG way since that first day of standing nervously by my new pressure canner, wondering if it was going to blow up or not! In these times of COVID-19, and now the possibility of a serious food shortage, people would do well to pick up this important skill of canning and building a well stocked pantry. So....THANK YOU Jamie for doing this video. It is the BEST and most comprehensive video on KZbin!

[@cierradcorbett]

Elizabeth Wilson Yes, she did a great job on this video. I’m a beginner. After watching this video, I feel confident and look forward to canning!

[@jeanie2746]

Your video is perfect! Thank you.

[@rafaelgibson3831]

Wait....wait...... I call B/S you have not been canning for about 2 years you have at least 10 years of knowledge. This is the first video I have watched that has been over 30 minutes that had kept my attention that is not a movie or show. I agree on saying you should be a teacher/ instructor you are the perfect example of "measure twice cut once" kinda person. Thank you for the information and knowledge you bring to the KZbin canning world I'm definitely interested now.

[@benscoles5085]

This vid is a gold mine of introduction information for those that aspire to learn an aspect to the art of food preservation, Very Well presented, as a canner who is neither a novice nor a master, I consider this vid and the presenter a wealth of knowledge.

[@oliviaharrington6700]

Sorry for being 5 years late to watch this but had to say thank you for all that information in one post.

[@biffjohnson7107]

4 minutes in and this is already the best canning video I’ve found. Thanks! ✌🏻

[@wendyhunter5313]

I live in Northern Ireland & most people have never heard of ‘Canning’. Thank you 🙏 - this was amazing detail which all ‘Newbies’ require ‘Big time’!! I’ve ordered the All American Canner - it was difficult to find as most sites were ‘sold out’ - costing me over £500.00 including postage, but after watching many videos, I feel more confident using this Model!... it will last a very long time!? Thank you for your precise & concise videos - I’ve found many other Presenters are soo long-winded, I just cannot bare to watch them! YOU are wonderful! Many thanks. I will be happy to contribute for information like yours. 🤗 xx

[@frankworley-lopez2282]

Just started THINKING about canning, this is the first video I've seen. Thanks for the detail!.

[@coopie624]

Wow! Thanks for this video. I was raised on our family farm and have canned my entire life, but I always want to stay up-to-date and refresh my memory. I’m going to share this video with my son and daughter-in-love!

[@eduardosalcedosr2859]

I have never seen such a interesting video before. Your way of thinking is wonderful, you said that u are not an expert, but you sure did your homework. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.. Eduardo

[@drpatable]

Brilliant video, you are the best thank you

[@TwinflamesSoulmates]

Singularly the BEST canning video for beginners. It's exactly what anyone needs when starting out. Thank you for taking the time to do this!

[@adrianne5027]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! I NEEDED TO KNOW ALL OF THIS!!! I'M A BEGINNER AND THIS IS THE ONLY VIDEO I HAVE SEEN SO FAR ON KZbin THAT GIVES A LOT OF DETAILED INFO!! YOU DID AN AWESOME JOB WITH THIS!!

[@sonya3942]

I will definitely follow you! You do not sit and talk about yourself and get right to the point! Normally, I would have to fast forward through videos just to get to the point LOL. Every time you explained something I would have a question in my head and then you would answer it almost immediately! Everything is explained very well!!!! Thank you so much for your time and all the effort you put into this

[@laangelitalokita]

June 2023 and it’s still helping people learn!

[@andrewlenhill]

What a cool video I’m a 32 year old male up at 2am for some reason and found this very soothing and informative. I am going to start canning just in case SHTF. This has to be the best full proof method in preserving food for an excessive length of time. Thankyou for the video loved it .....

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Saves money too

[@doctored50843]

You are an EXCELLENT teacher! I know because I'm a former educator who evaluated teachers. All my fears melted away! Love that it was VERY detailed. People who complain about the length SO WHAT, just watch a little bit at a time!!! I've also watched the video on canning soup. It is great as well! I'm a subscriber!!! Looking forward to more!

[@tarasimon3918]

6/23. I’m am so grateful for all the info. I started canning last year and had plenty of “lessons learned” experiences. Great video and I’m so excited I found you. Very well done, easy to understand and made it very simple to follow directions. I will be watching everything and looking for recipes from you. Thank you so much.

[@sn7759]

Thank you for your video. You obviously did a lot of research and presented it very well. You have a lovely calm demeanor and are a pleasure to watch. I'm looking forward to more of your videos.

[@davidbrown9784]

Excellent video, I want to start canning and have no tools or experience. glad I found your video.

[@carolmarx6958]

You are the first person I have heard who reuses their lids. I do this ALL the time. I have been canning for nearly 40 years and started doing this about 5 years ago My friends and neighbors are always leery when I tell them this. I will refer then to your site. Thanks for the great video

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Just have to be careful and inspect the lids. No big deal.

[@apete09]

Wow I really just watched this entire video uninterrupted!!! New subscriber here. Your so knowlegdable and I appreciate your research.. looking to start canning very soon. Thank you for all you do and share!

[@ASmommaT89]

Thank you so much after watching your videos and finding a thrifty find at the thrift store, I got the courage to try pressure canning for the first time. Today I pressure cooked two whole rabbits and some bacon. After deboning them I then pressure cooked the bones in the broth. I jarred 5 pints of broth from this and pressure canned them with my thrifty presto canner. I feel more confident now and cant wait tell "canning season" starts (also known as next trip to the store). Again thank you

[@julieoneil1279]

thanks for all your information i HAVE WATCHED THIS VIDEO BEFORE AND AM WATCHING AGAIN FOR A REFRESHER--

[@christineo4028]

This must be the most thorough video on canning out there. Nicely done!

[@missya3138]

I have watched many canning videos for beginners and I must say this videos was the most helpful ..ty for the help ..still scared to touch that pressure canner

[@davescorneroftheworld1147]

I started canning about 1.5 years ago. I used this video as my START. I have not done any canning for a long while. So I came back to this video. GREAT video got great information then and this time around too. Your new HOME is coming along great. I have not missed a single video of yours for over 2 years. Love them all!

[@krussell9995]

You did a fantastic introductory tutorial! I've been canning for over 10 years (wow I feel old 😆) and here are a few of my tips and preferences: 1.) You can find wide mouth half pints, they are super squatty and I'm not sure what instance they'd be better than regular mouth half pints but they're out there (I just bought some a month ago because that's all that was available). 2.) I only use mayonnaise jars for water bath foods, just because you know someone has put a butter knife in that jar and possibly compromised it and also I don't feel they have the same thickness as canning jars to stand up to pressure canning. 3.) The Ball Complete Book Of Home Preserving is on my wish list, it is like the Ball Blue Book on steroids. 4.) If you are in need of a new canning rack you can use old jar rings zip tied together. Google DIY canning rack and go to images. 5.) I put my jars in my water bath and then bring the water up to temperature while I'm making my recipe. This way I know enough water is in my canner and it gets my jars heated to put food in. Bonus it sterilizes the jars if you leave them in long enough. 6.) I use vinegar to wipe of the rims of jars when I am canning something sticky/sugary. Otherwise a wet rag is sufficient. 7.) I have a Presto canner which uses a weight that makes noise as it rocks. This way I can do other things (folding laundry, dishes, sweeping, more canning prep) while canning because I can hear the weight rocking and if it gets too rambunctious or too lethargic I can go check on it. However, I never get out of earshot. 8.) I used to use vinegar in my water to keep the white film off the jars, however I found it corrodes my rings much faster. I don't like to gift jars with a rusty ring and supplies are entirely too scarce to ruin what I have. 9.) Despite what many will tell you, a Ball representative has commented you can heat up your canning lids even though it is not required any more. As long as they are not in boiling water (it will compromise the gasket layer) it will not hurt the lids. I just feel better going in with them warmed up, weird I know. 10.) My #1 tip is be prepared. Research, plan and prep. It will take you longer to chop and measure than you think. It will take FOREVER for that water bath to boil and FOREVER for that pressure canner to depressurize. Now these are all just my personal preferences, and like Jaime I am no expert but I've done a ton of research. There are lots of good Facebook groups for beginner canners, and since 2020 more and more videos are popping up on KZbin with great information. This is a process, but I promise as you start seeing your shelves fill up with food you have canned yourself there is a pride and sense of security like nothing else!

[@bonnieanderson429]

Thank you for chiming in with these tips! I am just getting started with all my research and I appreciate all the tips and tricks anyone is willing to share!

[@rocketsurgeon7057]

Safety tip! Relocate your fire extinguisher. They should always be located by the room exit, since you will run to the exit in many cases of fire. It is a common mistake to place it as you have, thinking that you'll need it for a cooking fire, however many times the fire will prevent you from reaching it when tucked in the corner or otherwise in proximity to the stove. Stay safe...and thank you for the video.

[@homesteadorbust]

That’s a really good tip and one I haven’t thought about before! Gracias

[@branditamplen8389]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I am of the generation where my grandmother canned (in her earlier years) out of necessity but later on didn't need to as much and didn't pass it on to her daughter (my mother) so ... of course it is foreign and terrifying to me. I feel like my generation (and those following) have totally missed out on a very necessary life skill. I have been wanting to learn how but have been terrified. I have googled and researched and read everything I could. I get this bit of info here and that bit there... your video touched on and explained everything that I had only previously received bits of info on. I just wanted to let you know that I found you to be so knowledgeable and easy to follow and understand. You are a natural teacher, thank you again for your information , I am subscribing now and look forward to learning all that I can from you.

[@MrsLovelyPendragon]

Can't tell you how many people I've sent this series too; excellent information for any newbie or experienced canner! Just had to comment and say thank you again!

[@kristinblack4763]

One of the best beginners canning video's I've seen. Watched it a dozen times 💙. Definitely gave me confidence to start canning.

[@ThePerimeters]

You are a fantastic teacher and you do it with patience and kindness. I was scared sh*tlss until I saw your videos. Then I had the courage to get the pot out the closet and get crackin gettin all the tools and that book. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@theresa2245]

Great teacher. I will be back to your channel. Thorough, step-by-step, logical, intelligent! Well-spoken, articulate and concise! Good job! Thank you.

[@drivingpercherons]

thank you.... Not even started yet but I love your teaching style.

[@marthaconover4460]

Awesome video. I've been canning for years ( grow my own food), use both water and pressure caners, and have done tons of research/ have all the Ball canning books...but still have run across problems. You really clarify the main issues. Thank you! You also make me want to whiten my teeth, despite my fear of ruining my enamel. You have great teeth and are very articulate and inspirational. I'm working on a 2 acre permaculture food forest in my yard. There is hardly a fruit/ nut or berry I haven't planted. I grow everything possible in WI. ( kiwis/ almonds, paw paws, sea berries..you name it, it's growing) and if the growing/ pruning/ composting/ mulching/ weeding/ etc isn't too much...the harvesting and preserving can be overwhelming. Especially when you have bees, chickens, pets to care for on top of regular household maintenance and are stuck working OT 6 days a week. I need to teach my g/f how to can better so I have time to clean the chicken coop.

[@debcross7162]

I suggest you put about 1/2cup white vinegar in a small dish for cleaning the rims - then empty the dish in your canner after you finish using for the rims . It`s handier and the vinegar helps keep calcium off the glass jars

[@warrior4ever731]

Teaching a class so I’m gonna watch. Been canning personally for over 40 years

[@maryw3989]

Thank You for this video. Every year dad had a garden and mom canned the harvest they also went to the farmers market and bought bushel baskets full of fresh fruits mom would also can those I wish I would have spent more time in the kitchen helping mom.

[@SashaRed1]

Thank you for covering all the basics. Your manner is kind and warm. Glad you have talked about safety and searching out tried and true canning guide information. Namaste!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thanks for watching!

[@danbev8542]

Excellent video, Jamie! Good information. I learned from Rose Red Homestead that knock off lids (and even some of the brands) fail a LOT as of 2021. One brand that works is “Denali” - like the mountain in Alaska. I bought some & had no problems -they seem sturdier. Also, Weck jars are used in Europe and are beautiful! Europeans generally don’t pressure can. Rose Red said she had some failures with Weck jars when pressure canning. I plan to use Weck jars for water bath canning only (fruits, jams, tomatoes).

[@ressieosbourne6841]

Canning supplies are in great demand! It took months for me to find my pressure canner and supplies. Perseverance pays off!

[@harleyrdr1]

This video without a doubt is the most informative and educational video I’ve ever seen on canning and home food preservation. This video is where I got my start on this endeavor. After two years now I actually have my own prepper pantry containing foods that I know are safe and properly done. If you want to do the same please listen to everything that is said in this video. And utilize the website that she points out for specific guidance on how to do this safely. This way you will not kill yourself or other people.

[@TT-jj4nc]

I watched this video a few months ago and it got me over the fear of canning. Since then I have canned 100+ jars of garden goods. Thank you so much for sharing this simple to follow lesson. P.S. You are a fantastic teacher!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+T&T Homestead - ❤️😊

[@lilidevinefem]

What i love most about you is anything you speak about you are very knowledgeable. And you explain thing very well you are great at teaching i have been wayching you for years i have learned so much from your family

[@judywarner9824]

I have canned already with both water bath and pressure canning. I took a course with my home extension office offered by penn state which was very good. Your presentation was excellent in providing the information for canning and was a very good refresher for me. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. I thoroughly enjoyed it and was reminded of some things that I forgot.

[@truthdogschell8473]

First of all I just want to say how darn cute you are! I just discovered your channel after not canning for close to 15 years I needed a refresher course and you are great!!!! Thanks so very much for the time & energy to do this video! Canning is a lot of work (but well worth it) and the added work of doing an excellent video wow I’m very impressed!!!!!THANK YOU 😊

[@andrealapierre]

Oh dear...I have stumbled upon what I think will become my next obsession😳

[@tamimaloney]

Phenomenal…simply phenomenal! You don’t know how much I appreciate this tutorial!l I’m a retired school teacher so I feel qualified to give you my professional opinion…lol… You answered every question I had and taught me so much more than what I thought would need to learn as I embark on this new journey of canning my own green tomato relish. I tend to dive right into things, and THEN learn what I should have researched PRIOR to doing something new. I’m grateful to learn from your hard work, research, and experience. Thank you for sharing.

[@donnazappala7738]

Thank you for "starting at the beginning"! There are so many of us that are not sure where or how to start! Awesome informational video!!

[@clyoul3ss819]

Your video is so straightforward, so common sense. I've been prepping for years and have an American pressure cooker in my attic that I've always worried about using. You're video answered most of my questions. Basically perfection and you're beautiful too. Thanks!

[@Sunshine-ke1jg]

Speaking as a NEW pressure canner, (been raised with water bath canning), I VALUE ALL U R INSIGHTS 😊 THANK YOU

[@tinathomas1504]

I wanted to sincerely say thank-you so much!! I am learning so much from your videos! This is my 1st year canning, gardening on a large scale and being more self sufficient. You gave me a wealth of knowledge and continue to with every video. I appreciate you and your family sharing your experiences with me!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Fantastic. 😊 Just like life, one day at a time. 👍🏻

[@maryannlarsen1727]

Just found this video by accident and the best explanation of canning out in you tube, guess what I did next, subscribed and followed. THank YOU for taking your time to make this video for us newbies😍😍😍😙😙

[@realtoast7036]

Most comprehensive I’ve watched. First timer.

[@ivorykeys1566]

One other thing I'd like to add as a veteran canner... Yes the Ball Blue Book is probably one of, if not the Best guides to go by when it comes to a novice canner. I have to this day to understand why every book about canning kernel corn always requires such a super long canning time, anywhere from 60-90 minutes, when in reality you don't even cook corn on the stove top near that long! That is one canning time In the BB book, I would have to debunk! As a child I recall my mother talking about canning corn so long and still lost jars because of becoming unsealed. Well.... A dear widow lady taught me years ago about canning corn, with adding sugar/salt(I prefer sugar), to the BOTTOM of the jar before adding in your freshly slivered corn, cut from cob in raw state & boiling water, then the lid, and ring. Use 10lb pressure for both qts and pints, I process pints 20 minutes...THAT'S ALL! I believe what she sd to be truth. She asked me one day, How long do you cook corn on the stove top. I sd for corn on cob, usually 9 minutes. She said, then why pressurize it 90 minutes, & it has been CUT OFF the cob?! She stated to cook corn that long would be cooking off the rubber inside the lid, therefore you stand a big chance of your corn unsealing.. Ever since, I have done it exactly her way, I think in all the yrs, I may have lost 2 pint jars. That's a pretty good record. The corn was beautiful and nothing wrong with it. Sooooo to me that's 1 error in the BB book. Just sharing! Hope this was helpful! : ))

[@domingue4god]

You have this totally "together"! WOW!! I am so impressed with your knowledge!!! Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@vixyswillie]

This thorough overview of the basics of home canning is just outstanding. Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such an extensive summary. We’re in. Just got our water bath setup and are eager to begin the journey! Thanks for the inspiration and education. 👌

[@debbiebarker6666]

I just want to say this is by far the most informative video I have seen for beginners. I have been wanting to learn to save money (and not be wasteful) but had no idea where or how to start. Currently I am going to be making my own bread starting tomorrow (baby steps) while I save up and start buying my water bath canning supplies and books. Once I have a handle on that, and the funds I will get a pressure canning system. I had no idea you could can meats, I sure wish I had learned all this years ago. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!

[@vanessagodiin770]

Excellent tutorial regarding canning. Well spoken and concise. Thank you!

[@elaineosteen7935]

I will watch more of your videos because I have learned so much from this one. I am 72 and have never canned, but I think I'm ready now to try it! We have a big garden this year so I want to know it's been worth all the gardening effort. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Wonderful!

[@SoloRenegade]

Of all the canning videos I've watched, this is the only one that covers both methods in sufficient detail to answer the questions other people and books leave me asking. I also love that all the unnecessary steps are pointed out. Preheating the jars, just so you can heat them up again never made sense to me, for example. Just a waste of time and effort. I can't stand inefficiency, as I usually have too many things to do all the time to be wasting it on things that don't matter.

[@Dianaperez-ks9ze]

Wow! What a very thorough video. Thank you for all your hard work. Great job.

[@tinamarie337]

I am 51 years old and I have been canning a long time but honestly if I have a question I always go to your channel I love how you explain things and even at my age I still forget or I still am uncertain so I just want to say thank you ! I have learned quite a bit from you even more than I already knew!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

That is awesome!

[@mjk6814]

I have been canning for years. Your information is spot on. So why the thumbs down?

[@navymark101]

I'm 6 minutes and 40 seconds into this tutorial and all I can say is wow. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Today is day one for me, lol. I have mason jars and I will be buying the pressure canner through your link soon. Thank you so much, Navy Mark

[@Coconutoilcrazy]

As some of the comments mentioned, You are an excellent teacher. Over delivered , much appreciated! I will venture into canning, but for now, I will blanche and freeze. Thank you for sharing your canning experience, now to see your other videos

[@chrisbyars4422]

First of all: thank you for making and posting this video. Your presentation is very easy to understand. You go into great detail. I have learned much from watching this video. I cook and can my own chutney, mostly mango. I like chutney because it’s very British. I use the water bath method, even though compared to your ways of canning, I would have to say I follow a ‘loose adherence ‘ to canning methods. So far it has worked for me. I can store my chutney for up to a year in a cool dark cabinet, no problem. Watching your video will serve to improve my ability to can. Thank you very much. I thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@Roxs92]

I want to start caning. And ive looking up info and watching videos on youtube on how to start doing it. But just like you said Its overwhelming. Until i found YOU.. the way you explain things and the links for caning are just what i was looking for.. something legit and health approved 👌... thank you so much.

[@glindabustamante447]

Thank you so much Jamie, this was exactly what I was looking for. A crash course in canning to introduce me to the concepts. I really appreciate all of the thought you put into this video, and your simple language making the process accessible to people like me. I feel more competent to begin canning food for my family now. God bless you and your family!

[@mycupoverflows7811]

I'm 1 min in and already a subscriber. I've wanted to learn to can for several years and it seems like everyone says (1) it's so easy or (2) it's so dangerous. I have wanted to take hands on classes or have someone come and walk through each step with me. I'm looking soooo forward to your instructionals!

[@lauralee7938]

I watched your video today and halfway through ran out the door to the tractor supply company and bought all the supplies and canned my first jars ever! 22-4oz jars of a cranberry apple butter I’ll give away for thanksgiving.

[@diannamc367]

Awesome! I think I need to make that recipe!

[@fierylatina1]

@@diannamc367 they sell jars at atractor supply? How much is the price?

[@diannamc367]

@@fierylatina1 I'm not sure. My Tractor Supply hasn't had any jars yet. I get them air Meier, Blaine's Farm and Fleet and Ace Hardware.

[@WesFosterHere]

My wife and I are just now getting into canning. Your videos are invaluable. Downloaded your entire canning Playlist. Thank you 🙌

[@Rocksolidhandyman]

Thank you for all of your videos! You’re allowing us to move towards self sufficiency!