If you’re considering selling your preserves at a market or want tips on how to speed up your canning process, then we have the episode for you! On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, Anna is back to divulge all of her tips and tricks that make canning more manageable, no matter the volume.

Anna is nearly through her mission to make over 3,000 jars of jam for a local Christmas market. You’ll hear how it’s going and all the ins and outs of this crazy endeavor. She offers advice on how to make any large project more approachable and shares why doubling batches in canning doesn’t actually save time. You also won’t want to miss the two canning tools she discovered that will help anyone speed up their canning process whether they’re doing large or small quantities.

This episode wraps up our second season of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast. We’re so happy you’re here, and cannot wait to keep talking all things food preservation in Season 3 beginning April 1st 2025!

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Cracked jars and under processed food sound like a canner’s nightmare, right? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we dive into how to keep jars warm before processing.

Jenny explains why you must warm your jars before filling them, and why the best warming method depends on your personal circumstances. She’ll walk you through the most time-efficient ways to warm your jars whether you’re steam canning, water bath canning, or pressure canning. You’ll also be surprised to learn why you don’t need to sterilize your jars before starting the canning process.

No doubt that warm jars matter, but the way you get there is your choice! We hope this episode gives you confidence to go in whatever direction suits your needs best.

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Is it time to phone a friend with your latest canning struggle? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we help a dear listener with her problematic pressure canner.

While we wish it weren’t true, not all pressure canners are created equal. Jenny deep dives into the Barton pressure canner user manual and product specifications. You’ll hear where this particular pressure canner and its manufacturer fall short. Her discussion gives listeners a tale of caution when selecting new canning equipment and shares best practices for using other pressure canners. She shares advice on water measurement to avoid botulism, stove temperature, required steps, maintenance, and more.

You’re never alone in your canning journey! We love supporting our listeners, and a cooperative extension is always just a phone call away.

Thanks for listening! Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

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