CANNING 101: Water bath canning

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This video explains how to use a regular stockpot as a water bath canner for home canning. It demonstrates how to create a barrier at the bottom of the pot to prevent jars from touching the base and explains the importance of submerging jars in water for processing. The creator also touches on processing times for different foods and the cooling process after canning.

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Canning 101 Series: What is a water bath canner? Don’t make it complicated - it’s just a huge stockpot where jars can be fully submerged! I used a big turkey pot for the first year until I finally got a steam canner. No rack? No problem! Use canning rings or tea towels at the bottom of your canner. What do you want to learn next? #canningforbeginners #canning #canningandpreserving #waterbathcanning #selfsufficiency