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A Guide To Water Bath Canning

Water bath canners have fitted lids and removable wire racks. While they come in many sizes, the canner must be deep enough to allow a minimum of 1-2 inches of briskly boiling water that covers the top of jars during processing.

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Canning on Smooth Stovetop

Dos and Don't s on canning on a smooth stovetop

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A Guide To Pressure Canning

Pressure canners may have a weighted-gauge or dial-gauge, for indicating and regulating the pressure during processing.

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2019 Canning Workshops Offered by SDSU Extension

June 20, 2019

Join SDSU Extension Field Specialists and learn how to safely can in your kitchen. Canning workshops will be held in Watertown, Elkton and Rapid City beginning June 25, 2019.

Canning, Food Safety

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Sep 06

Canning Workshop @ Rapid City

SDSU Extension will be hosting a canning workshop on September 6 at 4 PM MDT at the Walter Taylor 4-H Building (601 E. Centre, Rapid City, SD 57701).

Canning, Food Safety

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Jul 25

Canning Workshop @ Elkton

SDSU Extension will be hosting a canning workshop on July 25 at 4 PM CDT at the Elkton Community Center (508 Buffalo St., Elkton, SD 57026).

Canning, Fruit, Vegetable, Food Safety