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Farm Kitchen

17. Canning

Beginner Level

• Research the different types of canning available and how ph and heat relate to each method.
• Find 3 different jars of canned goods in your home or the supermarket. Read the ingredient list, and from the packaging type and product inside, determine how each product was canned.

Intermediate Level

• Gather the needed supplies for water-bath canning and can 2 different items using the water-bath method.
• Share some of your preserved goodies with a friend and let them know the recipe you used.

Expert Level

• Can 2 different low-acid foods with a tested recipe in a pressure canner.
• Share some of your preserved goodies with a friend and let them know the recipe you used.

January, 2017 Edition