Hi Achternaam,

Over on Facebook, I've heard from lots of people this year who have struggled to find canning equipment, especially lids, canners, and jars. If you're looking for something, make sure to check Fillmore Container (a sponsor of Simply Canning). They carry various supplies, and I just noticed they've started carrying stainless steel water bath canners too! I don't think they have flat lids in stock quite yet, but it's always a good place to check for anything canning-related you might need.

Browse Canning Supplies here (sponsor link).

Home Canning: Should You Boil Canned Food Before You Serve It? - Page recently updated. This article is not about how to process your foods during the home canning process. It is rather about the choice of boiling the food before you serve it. Some say yes, you need to boil your meats and veggies prior to serving them...some say you don't.

Learn about Boiling Before Serving here.

How Tight Should Canning Lids Be? - New Canning Chat! Speaking of canning lids, have you ever wondered how tight the screw bands should be before canning? This addresses the question.

Learn about Tight Canning Lids here.

Food Grade Storage Containers - Page recently updated. This page includes guidelines for what types of containers are safe for food storage, and how the different options can be used.

Learn about Food Grade Storage Containers here.

Canning Safety Overkill? - Page recently updated. I always emphasize canning safety, current methods, and safe home canning practices. Sometimes, people accuse me of "safety overkill." But is it?

Learn about Canning Safety Overkill here.

   Sharon

P.S. Get the training, advice, kitchen tips, and support to plan and fill your pantry and table with home canned foods. Simply Canning School is the tool you need to get moving! Choose individual classes to learn the types of canning that interest you, or just join the full membership instead! It's up to you...

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