Water Bath Canning Step by Step

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Canning (also known as bottling) is a fantastic and cost-effective way to store your produce, enabling you to lock away the freshness of summer to enjoy any time of year.
To can your produce safely you need to know how to effectively sterilize jars and create the perfect seal, how to store your delicious canned creations safely, and what to do if your jars fail to seal properly.
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[@revessie]

God bless you for making it easy and simple without an hour of chit chat.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks Esther. Hope you manage to get on with plenty of canning this season. :-)

[@amandatolan4974]

One small tip I'd add: if you live in an area with hard water, add a bit of vinegar to the water bath to prevent an ugly film forming on your jars.

[@dianeallred9288]

Great idea. Thank you

[@Bear-cm1vl]

A vinegar solution is also excellent for cleaning the outside of the filled jars after processing and removing the rings, helping to remove mineral and food debris and deactivate biogrowth on the outside of the filled jars.

[@GrowVeg]

Excellent tips there guys, thank you!

[@deshenarandle2747]

You’re a life saver. I got water residue on my cucumbers from the hard water

[@tinamariekizzar3988]

Thank you I was wondering why I had this !

[@bipolarjay]

Finally! A proper, chronological video that describes - step-by-step - all the principles of how to jar. Thank you!

[@alycewarr5332]

Thanks a million times for getting to the point of everything quickly. I see so much rambling and over lengthy videos and yours are perfect 😊

[@carolavant3778]

Hi, Ben! I am so glad to see more people learning to water bath and pressure can! I have a 3500 ft garden and try to can enough to last until the next harvest. Of course, that means getting creative with storage if you don't have a basement that stays temperate. But know that even if you live in an apartment with no balcony, you can still can! BTW - after letting your canning sit for 12 to 24 hrs after processing, be sure to thoroughly wash the jars. Sometimes some of the contents syphons out of the jars before the seal is achieved, and any food residue will attract bugs and mold. The resulting "stink" is not pleasant. After checking the seals, I actually put the filled jars into a sink full of soapy water and give them a scrub. I also have hard water here, so I add a splash of vinegar to the hot rinse water, too. Dry, label and date your jars before putting them in your pantry. Now - Let's pressure can low acid foods! In these trying times you can save so much money on groceries by taking advantage of bulk-buying and sales. If you don't have a garden, grocery store produce and meats will can up just fine. Buy produce in season, and buy meats when they are reduced in price for quick sale. Process these items the same or the next day to ensure the best quality.

[@GrowVeg]

Really appreciate those extra tips Carol, thanks so much for sharing. And yes, agreed - snap up those bargains and make them last!

[@joannevieira5757]

Thank youfor the idea of the towel on the bottom of the pot. I have big enough potbut no rackat the moment. Now I can do my canning. 😊

[@acreagegoddess]

Great simple video! Straight and to the point with no nonsense. 👍🏻

[@dn744]

No dodgy stuff in your food. Pure homemade goodness

[@sandrahestey4657]

Watched this video 3 times it's the best. You get to the point, all natural, not like a recite from a book, big thanks as you solved my waterbath canning questions. Big thanks and keep up your awesome work.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks Sandra, so pleased you found it useful. :-)

[@darlenebradley6756]

I've been canning for a couple of seasons now. Mostly making tomato salsa, sauce, whole tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, and stewed tomatoes. I have also done up lots of pears (Kieffer variety) into pear pickles, sauce, butter, mincemeat, jelly and jam, and even some pear wine. I've had quite a bit of success with mint jelly as well. For anyone really interested in all things canning is it okay to recommend another channel? The Rose Red Homestead and MakeitMake channels have great education on canning. The Ball book of canning is also like a Bible for me. Here in the States you can also find resources through your county extension office and state department of agriculture. Here in the US, water bath canning is NOT officially endorsed by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) for canning any low acid foods, such as many vegetables and meat/fish/poultry. However, water bath canning is still the method most used by the Amish. The main difference is that water bath processing time for low acid foods is much longer than pressure canning processing times. So it is an option for anyone willing to do their homework on the process. The videos at Rose Red Homestead are great education and the woman who runs that channel does an excellent job of explaining the science behind the two methods. Of course, you need to have a pressure canner to do the later, and this piece of equipment isn't cheap (I just purchased one and it was $300). A lot of people are a little skittish of pressure cookers and canners, and rightly so, but they are great tools in the kitchen once one gets used to using them. I also employ freezing my produce and thanks for the information on blanching times! I used to buy broccoli when it was on sale (single mom, looking for ways to reduce the grocery bill) but can't say I knew the times for the others you mentioned. I find that the quality of frozen (provided you escape freezer burn) to be the closest to fresh. But, I have recently become more interested in methods that create something shelf stable -- something that doesn't require any energy to maintain, like freezing does. I have experimented with fermenting, dehydrating, and salting. I just today finished getting my 'kitchen garden' crops planted: tomatoes, sweet peppers, and potatoes (trying sweet potatoes this year for the first time) as these are the staples of most every kitchen. I also have two varieties of eggplant and summer and zucchini squash seeds going in later this week. I love your channel and your direct, get to the point method!

[@GrowVeg]

Really great recommendations - thanks for sharing these - that will be really handy for people. :-)

[@ebtnc]

I've watched canning videos before but none were as good as this one, thank you so so much! Also I could use a jam video, mine never set and I have tons of grapes

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for that Elizabeth. I'll add jam making to our list of topic ideas for future videos.

[@inkedoutmiss]

Hi, if you can add some apples to your jam that will help it set, apples have pectin in them. That’s what sets the jam. You can also get ‘jam setter’ or ‘jam setting sugar’ these have pectin in them but I prefer the apples.

[@sabrinav]

Ah thank you!! I was wondering what I could use instead of a rack at the bottom of my stock pot!

[@Emzyisaces]

Thank you for putting out time sensitive videos. They are always super appreciated. ☺️

[@445unibob]

Super simple and helpful. I feel much more confident now. Thank you!

[@GrowVeg]

Wonderful! You can do it!

[@Andrewm714]

I keep reading it as 'bath water canning'. Must plant more carrots.

[@DarthRevan182]

Easily the best guide on the web

[@GrowVeg]

Oh wow - thanks so much. :-)

[@jeffbowman9705]

Simple, to the point, thank you!

[@sandracarli1110]

Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing!

[@ashleyburks4639]

Lovely video. Thankyou so very much.

[@MrMichealWeston]

Love your videos! Thanks for posting!

[@Abbiemassagetherapy]

Fantastic! I don’t have equipment so this is the method I’m going with.

[@julanesutton9626]

I'm so keen to purchase a few preserving jars, etc. now and try this method. Thanks for sharing.

[@GirlCarpenter]

Great video! Thank you!! I remember pulling strings and snapping beans w my siblings as a child. Im planning on doing some canning later this year!

[@knockingstar]

brilliant easy to understand instructions

[@greg_or_e]

Wow this is the best video for canning! Thank you!

[@Stu-Vino]

Definitely going to try that bean recipe - looks delicious! Am growing some beans this year, so will hopefully put any leftovers to good use 🙂

[@zagarlasti6299]

Thank you , this was very helpful !😃

[@emmaribena5529]

Ahh, thank you for such a short, concise video with all the information I needed!! Refreshing.

[@oneconsc3333]

Thank you for explaining and speaking so clearly. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you 🙏🏼💜🇨🇦

[@jeanblumfield9457]

Just started canning, great video, clear and easy to follow. Perfect timing, great video.

[@7bpotager8]

This is best canning video I have seen! Thank you! I will give it a try!

[@YorkJones-hg7jb]

Straight to the point. Enjoyed this video

[@monicasuzette]

You explained the process so well...thank you!

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Moni.

[@alexb4522]

Wow ive been watching your channel for awhile and im glad uve been updating a lot! 😩🌺✨

[@WDWormsnGarden]

Very informative. Thanks for the info.

[@rosiabbott253]

Great..video..best explanation and demonstration I've see...perfect essential safety info too..

[@kathrinekerns8398]

I love dilly green beans. TY for sharing.

[@christineguyatt-woodland6122]

Thank you! I am brand new to canning and this has FINALLY been the only one to teach the no-ring method/process to store without the ring! Not many actually show that part! Thank you!!

[@GrowVeg]

You're very welcome Christine - so pleased you found it helpful. :-)

[@ohno248]

No-ring method? What ring?

[@SunnybraeCroft]

Love canning, just done a load of beetroot, potatoes and pork chunks all in an all American pressure canner. Apples, carrots and chicken to follow later in the week.

[@fionamcormac7786]

I must have a go at water bathing because it looks really interesting to do. .thanks for sharing this video.

[@natalieguzman6719]

Thank you so much seeing your video makes me feel so calm I thought I had to waste 500 on canning equipment but this video change my life and not only me but my kids life also

[@GrowVeg]

So delighted to hear that Natalie. Happy canning!

[@rachelstrahan2486]

👍 Good step-by-step instructions.

[@kristinahunt313]

Thank You ! Finally step by step .. to the point .. and you explained it perfectly! First time Canning for the holidays.

[@GrowVeg]

Enjoy locking away all that goodness Kristina. Happy canning!

[@JasonLockwood87]

Mate! You are literally the best!

[@GrowVeg]

Bless you - appreciate that!

[@ancestorhunter3864]

Loved this video.

[@taralebel2798]

Thank you so much for your simple, yet detailed demonstration! I now have confidence to actually do this! Now to find a family owned store to purchase canning jars!

[@GrowVeg]

So pleased you've found this useful Tara - thanks for watching.

[@cav3104]

This was exactly what I was looking for :)

[@LifeonPigRow]

Thanks for this.

[@MariaSegovia]

Thank you!!! I don’t have a pressure cooker for canning so this is really helpful

[@janetbransdon3742]

Hi Maria see "make it make it" channel for Amish recipes.. they water bath can method for everything, have done so for generations. Cheers. 🥰

[@kseniagolova2]

Thank you for your amazing video!

[@GrowVeg]

You're very welcome!

[@MsFigster]

Yet again a great video, and... Brilliantly timed! I recently started pressure canning, but was thinking today, that I could do with learning more about water bath canning too. Thanks very much.

[@GrowVeg]

I have never attempted pressure canning, but water bath canning does seem the simpler method of the two.

[@juliehall956]

Great video very useful information

[@PeterJavea]

Just what I needed to hear. 1. I learned why 1/2 of my production went bad 2. I learned why 3. I now understand the correct way Thanks

[@GrowVeg]

That’s really great to hear. Hope you have some very successful canning ahead of you. :-)

[@SecrePeach]

Brilliant and great for a UK canning video 👍🏼

[@GrowVeg]

Glad you think so!

[@janetbransdon3742]

Thank you for a straight forward recipe... please do more canning recipes. Thank you. 🥰

[@GrowVeg]

Glad you found the video useful Janet. Will certainly give another video on this consideration.

[@justinerogers1353]

Thank you so much for taking the time and making the effort to post this video. It was so useful. After 4 years a newly planted orchard looks promising for this year so wanted a method of long-term preserving of apple butter etc. Your helpful instructions has inspired me.

[@GrowVeg]

That's really great to hear Justine. Happy canning!

[@c.m.k.4840]

You are Wonderful!! Thank You for this video, I am a newby to water bath canning and was getting so confused from the other videos I watched your video answered so many of my questions thank you.

[@GrowVeg]

So pleased it was helpful. :-)

[@natlim6709]

Thank you 😊

[@bobs3516]

Thank you.

[@glennmariacher4525]

Thank you. Well done and great music!

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks so much. :)

[@joelbennett1987]

Great video, very helpful! Thank-You Sir!!

[@GrowVeg]

You're most welcome! :-)

[@valoriegriego5212]

Thanks for the tip that I can use a towel instead of a rack which I couldn't find during this pandemic time.

[@GrowVeg]

Yes, it worked well for me. You just have to be a little careful that the jars don't bang against each other while boiling, but it works just fine.

[@valoriegriego5212]

@@GrowVeg Thanks.🙂

[@tinagoodman7256]

I drew my hubby a pattern of a smaller pot I can 5 pints at a time. He took chicken wire and cut it, all trimmed to fit. It's just enough to keep jars stationary and off the bottom of the pot.

[@valoriegriego5212]

@@tinagoodman7256 Thank you!🙂

[@robinhazeslip1800]

Love this recipe for beans! My favorite is making fruit jams and butters, but tried salsa and Mariana sauce this year for the first time and loving the results! 🍅🌶🫑🧄🧅

[@GrowVeg]

It's a very satisfying way of processing harvests. I'll be doing a lot more of it myself next year.

[@Ness-oc2hw]

Hi from Australia! Very clear explanatio, quick and simple. I’ve been water bath canning since late last year, but my partner Craig canned with me for the first time last Wednesday, so I will show him this to make sure he understands the process! Thank you!

[@GrowVeg]

Glad you've found it useful. Happy canning!

[@maeganchoiniere578]

This video is so helpful! I want to try canning my favorite sauce recipes I’ve worked on during quarantine but didn’t know where to start

[@GrowVeg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jacquelinealthoff5842]

Thank you

[@virtah123]

Great videos!! Thank you+

[@tammybalentine2895]

Thank you ❤

[@mariansnair972]

Thank you for this video. I do not have a pressure cooker so wondering what else I can do with a pot and water. Do you recommend a book or do you have more videos on other veggies. Thank you in advance.

[@xxcarlaflatearthpsalms19.16]

Wow what an Amazing video very educational, professional and I love how informative you are! thank you for sharing

[@GrowVeg]

And thanks for watching Carla. :-)

[@aquilinaciamacco2410]

Thank You for taking the time to create and share this very informative and wonderful teaching tutorial. You are an excellent speaker 😊.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for watching! :-)

[@ashleym.6230]

this was so nice, thank you thank you !!!

[@tarastavelingpaints4811]

Thank you!

[@lyon-bondyekratos-radah919]

Thank you!!

[@tweisbach1972]

I love canning onion jam! So good on savory items.

[@GrowVeg]

That sounds totally delicious!

[@feralcat8612]

Been doing water bath canning for years and years, but only for pickled things. Recently branched out into chutneys and stuff. The Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving, the big one, has some really fun recipes for water bath. And I have my grandma's old pickle recipes too. Those are the BEST!

[@GrowVeg]

Grandmas have a habit of having the very best recipes of all!

[@kburgess215]

thank you, I've been looking for a recipe for how to water bath green beans!!!

[@vonsquirrel8378]

Could you share recipe on beans??? Thanks. I have tons of pole beans comming in but I dont want to pickle all of them

[@josephboyce7032]

Great idea since I do not have canning equipment! I will try this thank you!

[@jonihughey1352]

It’s not very expensive to buy a big pot, jars, lids, rings. The utensils & salt aren’t very much either. In the long run, you’ll get your money back by not having to buy as much food.

[@Bear-cm1vl]

When water bath processing, make sure the jars are not sitting directly on the bottom of the pot; the glass in direct contact will get hotter than the rest of the jar and will crack. Racks, spacers or other devices in the bottom of the pot will prevent this. nchfp.uga.edu/publications/uga/using_bw_canners.html

[@sjt4689]

Buy cheaply from a shop selling used goods. I've found many many things this way when wanting to undertake a new project, for a much cheaper overall cost. You also end up having the equipment on hand for many years, for many situations. It sucks laying out the money for a bunch of new equipment for a new interest & then finding out you don't enjoy it as much as you expected. If you wind up loving your new interest, then that's the time to start considering if you need additional new equipment, if any. Very often you'll find that your cheaply bought bits & pieces are more than sufficient, and often even superior to newly bought items which are manufactured specifically to break quickly, making it necessary to replace everything on a regular basis. Enjoy your canning 😊

[@sjt4689]

@@Bear-cm1vl this was mentioned in the video. I've used towels before, even for infusing herbal oils in canning jars. A towel works perfectly for this.

[@polovt9511]

Thank you so much for this as a person who has never done canning but very interested to try it and I'm glad I found your video very helpful. New Subscriber ❤❤❤

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for subscribing - welcome to the channel!

[@AtheistEve]

Cheers m’dears.

[@luzduran6901]

THANK YOU Sr. ..❗💕🌎🌏🌍....... exelente tips !!!! I'm a beginner ....I have learn a lot blessings to you and family ❣️🤗

[@GrowVeg]

And to yours! 😀

[@NurtureYourJoy]

This video is just what I’ve been looking for. I hope to have some beans to preserve and maybe more. I never knew about a lot of the things you mentioned, such as acid in plants and therefore why you need vinegar. Ben, you’re a great educator 👍🏻🫛🌶️🥒

[@GrowVeg]

So pleased do you found this video useful. Thank you for watching :-)

[@bobbyjones7505]

Great video

[@JV-ys8fd]

For a minute I thought Mike Mew from @Orthotropics was making vegetable canning videos, you two have an incredible resemblance!

[@GrowVeg]

Haha - I see what you mean!

[@donnag7095]

I've been canning for a number of years. Water canning is my favorite, I've also pressure canned. But I like to take excess tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, onions, and fresh basil. Makes a great sauce for pasta. I had to switch to an electric water canner a few years ago, now my stove has glass top and it can't be used for canning. But the electric one I purchased from Ball worked out great.

[@GrowVeg]

I hadn't even realised you could get electric water canners - what a great idea!

[@dianeallred9288]

Great information. I never heard of adding vinegar and using a water bath method to can green beans. Always used the pressure canner method.

[@tammymacdonald2421]

I think that might be technically pickling.

[@carladelagnomes]

It is actually pickling. He got away with it because the liquid was 50% vinegar.

[@danihworld]

Very simple yet informative video 👍 x 1 million 👌

[@GrowVeg]

Thank you! 😀

[@BushcraftNFun]

I've been busy canning ( both water bath and pressure canning)and dehydrating. With the cost of food going up I'm making sure my pantry is full taking advantage of my garden, local produce stands and food in abundance.

[@BushcraftNFun]

Also I was told that even tho tomatos are acidic and generally dont need vinegar or lemon added they suggest with all of the newer varieties that can be much lower in acid content, they now suggest adding lemon juice when canning in salt brine .

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for the heads up on the tomato canning. It's great to be able to put something away for the winter - I plan on making some tomato sauces.

[@bewoodford2807]

Thank you for showing us how to can fruit and vegetables. My freezer is full up so had to look to other ways to preserve my pears as they won't store like apples. This looks so easy. I did see instructions for canning in the oven. I wondered haow safe this might be? Thank you 😀

[@GrowVeg]

I've never tried canning in the oven. What I like about doing this on the stove top is that it's easy to keep an eye on everything.

[@horsebagger]

This year was zucchini salsa, zucchini relish, corn relish, grape tomato/cucumber medley, pepper relish and sauerkraut! Always tastes delicious all year round!

[@dianeallred9288]

Wonderful. I have never heard of zucchini salsa

[@GrowVeg]

Sounds yum!

[@scrotusmaximus3043]

Ty m8 🙏😊

[@DailyLifeandNature]

Good video uploading show us water bath canning, thanks for sharing to us

[@emylytle7149]

I don’t know how to canning but will try ur process cuz I get so intimidated about this 😔👩‍🌾thanks Ben ur videos are quick and easy and helpful 👍👍⭐️⭐️👩‍🌾♥️

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks Emy. Happy canning!

[@kendrasmith6637]

I have never been taught by anyone how to can. I would love to be able to. Will watch this several times to see if I think I can do it right. Thanks for this step by step info. Maybe I can follow this ok. Not sure which all veggies I can do this with. 😊👍

[@GrowVeg]

Be sure to research proper water bath canning recipes to use with this method. It's very simple to do once you get the hang of it. :-)

[@DocSeville]

This totally gives me respect for our ancestors who had to grow and can or store their produce! Now i know why they say "busy as a farmer's wife". Ben, you are REALLY GOOD at explaining stuff quickly and thoroughly. Thank you!

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for your kind words Diane. Canning is definitely an invaluable addition to the gardeners/cooks armoury - putting away a little of summer's sunshine to enjoy during leaner times.

[@victoriagoolsby6006]

Thank you so much. Does the top of my stock pot need to remain off during this process or can I have it on?

[@GrowVeg]

You can keep it on or take it off, no problem.

[@woodsmama319]

What do you think about reusing jars that have been sanitized with the pop up type lids? Is it doable? Or just resort to the classic ball jars with the bands?

[@GrowVeg]

In the UK we do reuse a lot of these pop-up style lids - for things like jams. But I think the official advice in the USA is not to. Really for complete safety, I would use the Ball jars and bands.

[@sii6531]

Thank you. For the beans, how much viniger do you add to the water and can you use apple cider viniger?

[@GrowVeg]

You really need distilled white vinegar. This recipe gives a good guide to quantities: www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-dilly-beans-233956

[@christinecumberland6317]

Could you share the written recipe for this and any others you use please as I have never done it before like never and would like to learn how to as a follow on from starting to produce my own food through gardening from watching your excellent channel. Many thanks

[@GrowVeg]

You might enjoy our various articles on canning, here: www.growveg.com/search.aspx?q=canning

[@Teetalks64]

Waterbath is my thing. ❤️Stay with me I trying to learn

[@GrowVeg]

It's a great method. :-)