does anyone know of a website that tells how to can safely without a pressure cooker, I am scared of those things due to one blowing up on my mom and i want to do some canning but have found nowhere to tell me how without a pressure cooker. Please help if you can.
2007-05-07 07:31:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
hmmm... I thought you can can in a boiling water bath without a pressure cooker.
Okay... I just read up on it. Looks like a pressure cooker is the best way to go to eliminate any risk of botulism.
Why did the pressure cooker blow up on your mom?
I thought they were very safe as long as you take standard precautions.
2007-05-07 07:38:35 · answer #1 · answered by Dave C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it is not safe to can potatoes without using a pressure canner. The only foods that can be safely canned using a conventional canner are foods that are high in acid, like pickles. Here is some more information:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/foodsafety/components/columns/Oct17.htm
2007-05-07 07:39:02 · answer #2 · answered by K E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont have an answer so much as a comment. The rarity of what happen to your mom is extreme. I have canned for years and never have had an accident!
2007-05-07 07:42:50 · answer #3 · answered by 2bornot2b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU CAN DO THEM IN A COLD PACK MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THE LIDS AND SEE THAT THERE SEAL LISTEN FOR THEM TO MAKE THE POPPING SOUND AS THEY COOL DOWN I CAN EVERY YEAR
2007-05-07 08:10:02 · answer #4 · answered by biotchhmc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋