What You Need to Know
Home canning or bottling, also known colloquially as putting up or processing, is the process of preserving foods, in particular, fruits, vegetables, and meats, by packing them into glass jars and then heating the jars to create a vacuum seal and kill the organisms that would create spoilage.
Steps
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Italian tomato passata (Southern Italy): Preserves summer tomato harvest for year-round use
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American fruit preserves (United States): Converts seasonal fruits into shelf-stable spreads
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Russian pickled vegetables (Russia): Provides preserved nutrition through winter months