r/Canning

43K archived posts · Dec 2009 – Sep 2026

Canning

r/Canning

A place to discuss safe, scientifically verified canning recipes and practices, along with other forms of home food preservation. We encourage an inclusive and respectful environment. Everyone is welcome! Please see our rules and contact our moderation team via modmail with any suggestions or concerns.

Created Dec 11, 2009

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#Rules:

Content must be canning related
Be kind
Report unsafe practices
No self promotion
Do not post surveys without getting permission from the mods
No low-effort posts
No video recipes

The NCHFP and the USDA have not approved any method for home canning (large amounts) of fats or any amount of dairy products, flour or cornstarch.

Before taking any advice about canning please question whether or not it is based on science. Please be considerate and protective of the safety of new canners (and their family and friends) by speaking up if you see risky advice being given.

Canning and Preserving: A place to share recipes and discuss all types of food preservation including canning, freezing, dehydration, pickling, curing, smoking, salting, distilling, root cellaring, potting and jugging.

Resources and FAQ:

The National Center for Home Food Preservation you first stop for all canning related questions

USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning, 2009 revision

rec.food.preserving FAQ: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6

UMN Canning and Food Preservation Database

Utah State Uni Canning 101

Pick Your Own FAQ 1: How to Can, Freeze, Dry and Preserve

Pick You Own FAQ 2: Answers to Common Questions

Approximate pH of Foods

Information for Consumers About Food Poisoning in Home Canning, Preserving, Jam, Salsa Making, Etc. - Causes and Prevention

Canning 101: Why You Shouldn’t Double Batches of Jam

Canning 101: (Avoiding) Siphoning

Using and Caring For Your Pressure Canner - University of Idaho

Wild Side of the Menu: Preservation of Game Meats and Fish North Dakota State University. Cooperative Extension Service. Learn about the various methods of preserving game and fish.

Food Processing Technology

Safe tweaking of home canning recipes

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University and Cooperative Extension Service Links:

Find Your Nearest Cooperative Extension System Office

Canning Fish U OF AK Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service

Canning Meat In Cans from University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service

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