You published a letter from John M., aka Uncle Johnny, who asked: “Why do food companies make it so hard to take the seal off ...

You published a letter from John M., aka Uncle Johnny, who asked: "Why do food companies make it so hard to take the seal off of food jars?" ...

One TikTok user revealed a clever hack to seal Mason jars using just a peanut butter lid — and people are loving it.

Your Pantry’s Secret Weapon Nothing says cozy comfort like having tender, ready-to-use potatoes on hand at all times. This ...

You published a letter from John M., aka Uncle Johnny, who asked: "Why do food companies make it so hard to take the seal off ...

Canning, as a method of preserving food by placing foods in jars or cans and heating them to a temperature that destroys ...

Did you notice a few years ago that it seemed like every restaurant, bar and special event started serving drinks in mason ...

By Toi Degree N.C. Cooperative Extension As the canning season approaches, it’s the perfect time to get organized and make sure everything is ready for preserving your favorite fruits, vegetables, ...

Plus, replacement seals are cheap and easy to ... statistics on the size of the domestic home canning market today, but the abundance of mason jars and lids in common retail stores suggest an ...

The jar's seal is likely still intact ... First off, always inspect your jars and lids before you even start the canning process. If you see rust on a lid before you use it, don't risk it. Swap it out ...

Canning jars. Only use jars that are designed to be ... fibers get trapped between the jar and the lid, compromising the seal. Hot pack. Bring peaches and syrup, juice, or water to a boil.