Every Home Canner Needs To Know These Things - Everyday Homesteading

In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, we're taking the fear out of canning and putting confidence back in your kitchen. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ve tried so many tutorials and still don’t feel like I actually know what I’m doing,” or “I’m terrified I’ll waste good food or make my family sick,” this one is for you. I'm breaking canning safety down into simple, step-by-step principles so you can stock your shelves with jars you trust.What we cover<ul><li>Why a sealed lid alone does not equal safe food, and what actually makes a jar shelf-stable.</li><li>The pH "line in the sand" at 4.6, why it matters, and how it guides every canning decision.</li><li>Exactly when boiling water bath canning is safe, and when you must pressure can.</li><li>How heat, thickness, and circulation inside the jar impact safety.</li><li>Common myths that lead to botulism risk, and the simple habits that keep you safe.</li><li>Using approved recipes, what “acidifying...