Canning Fruits and Vegetables: Resources

(From Canning Fruits and Vegetables, By Sue Weaver)

Online Resources

Canners

Canning supplies

1. Alltrista Corp.
   (Makers of Ball and Kerr canning lids, Ball Blue Book and other brochures, online canning instructions, recipes, FAQs, archived newsletters); Hotline: (800) 240-3340; Order: (800) 392-2575
   
2. Kitchen Krafts
   (Free catalog)
   (800) 776-0575 or (563) 535-8000
   
3. Home Canning Supply
   (Free catalog)
   (800) 354-4070

Home Canning labels:

1. Label Creations
   
2. A Lotta Labels 

Useful Web Sites:

1. Food Preservation Links
   Extensive; links to reliable university-published information.
   
2. USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning
   Print chapters or topics; download them as .pdf files.
   
3. National Center for Home Food Preservation
   Instructions, FAQs, multimedia presentations, information requests.
   
4. Home Canning Pressures and Processing Times
   Four-page .pdf download, very complete, very valuable.

Troubleshooting Guides

1. Common Canning Problems (Clemson University)
   
2. Cooperative Extension Services

Reliable Canning Recipes:

1. Pickling Recipes and Canning Links
   
2. Pickles and Relishes
   A lot of them, including sauerkraut.
   
3. Salsa Recipes for Canning
   
4. Tomato Recipes to Preserve an Abundant Harvest
   
5. Jam and Jelly Recipes
   
6. Let’s Preserve Fruit Pie Fillings