When it comes to canning, sometimes things happen when you least expect it! Today’s email is all about some of the most common things you might experience when canning food: “Help! My jars lost liquid.” Siphoning in canning is common and can be frustrating. Sometimes liquid is lost during processing. It happens to the best of us…even me! And sometimes, it drives me crazy! Learn about liquid loss & how to prevent it here. “Are canning lids supposed to pop?” If you just didn’t hear the sound but the jar is sealed, that’s okay. The goal is the seal. The pop or ping is so super satisfying. But sometimes, you just may not hear it. Maybe you stepped away from the jars as they cooled or they simply didn’t make much noise. As long as the jar is sealed, that is what counts. If the jar truly did not seal, these might be some causes with the canning lids. “What if my pressure canner isn’t full of jars? Can I still process?” Sometimes, predicting how much food will fill how many jars is a bit tricky. But you have some options, like I share in this article. |