There’s something special about biting into a juicy burger topped with a perfectly crisp, tangy dill pickle. But why settle for store-bought when you can make your own delicious Hamburger Dill Pickles ...

Why acidity matters: The pH level of your food determines whether it can be water bath canned or must be pressure canned to prevent dangerous bacteria like C. botulinum. Essential gear: A water bath ...

Canning is an easy and affordable way to preserve your favorite foods, from fruits and vegetables, to sauces, salsas, relishes, and chutneys. And there’s something truly heartwarming about homemade ...

There’s no easy answer, really. What lands in this column sometimes depends on what’s growing in my gardens and what is seasonal. Then again, I may share a recipe that’s caught my eye regardless of ...

Pressure canning is mandatory for foods that are low in acid, such as green beans. Can the green beans plain if you want, and ...

A new generation of home cooks is embracing canning—in part because it’s a good way to preserve the fresh produce of the season and have total control over what’s in the final product, and in part ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2020. Learning to preserve had long been on my bucket list. No one in my family or the neighborhood had taken me under their canning wing, and it ...

Discover the art of canning with one of these homemade canning recipes. Gather your canning jars and give it a try. If you're a canning expert, there's something new to try, and if you're new to ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...