Canning in Tin Cans

[hillbillyken]

I was reading another thread and saw that JC suggested the book "How to live in the woods for pennies a day". I went to Half.com where I buy books that I feel need to be added to my library, because they are about half the price of new books hence the name Half.com.

Well inside the book it speaks of canning with tin cans at home which I never knew you could do. I did some searching on the Internet with no success, so I thought I would put it to those in the know here in the Swamp to see what information you all could provide and maybe some personal experiences you may have in-countered with canning in tin.

I am really interested in see what you all come up with....thanx HB Ken

[bowslinger]

theres a book called back to the basics they tell about canning that way i know u need a speciel sealer other than that do not know much about it

[oldminkman]

I've got the book -I'll check and see what it says. I'll let you know.


Oldminkman-

[oldminkman]

Here's what the book (Back to basics) says:

" If you plan to can in tins, you will need to purchase a sealing device. To check that the sealer is properly adjusted, seal an empty can, then immerse the can in warm water for several minutes. No bubbles should rise from the can. When canning in tins, the food should be packed while it is hot ( more than 170 degrees farenheit) or else heated to the temperature in the can. Seal the can immediately after heating, then process it by the appropriate method. Processing is similiar to jar canning except the steam pressure can be reduced immediately after the heating period is completed"

I hope this helps ;D


Oldminkman-