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Inspect and clean pressure canner lids so they will seal properly, which is critical to ensure a high enough temperature will be reached to destroy the bacterial spores created by C. botulinum.

Low-acid foods must be processed in a pressure canner to be free of botulism risks. Although pressure canners may also be used for processing acid foods, it is faster to do so in boiling-water canners ...

Pressure canners with a dial gauge should be tested annually to ensure accuracy and safety. Dial gauges that read more than two pounds difference (high or low) during testing must be replaced.

Test dial-gauge pressure canners annually to ensure accuracy. Many local Illinois Extension offices provide free pressure canner testing. Find the nearest testing location. If a pressure dial reads ...

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Pressure ulcers can be serious and lead to life-threatening complications, such as blood poisoning and gangrene. However, taking some simple steps can reduce the chance of pressure ulcers developing.

In the debate between pressure canner vs. water bath, there’s no real winner. We’ll tell you why in this post. What exactly ...

The Muscatine County Extension Office will offer free pressure canner gauge testing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 4. Dial gauge pressure canners should be checked annually for accuracy prior to ...

Besides vegetables, pressure canners are also a great way to can cooked meats and poultry, so feel free to put together that ...