What are the 6 steps required in the canning process?

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1. What are the 6 steps required in the canning process?
2. What are the steps in canning?
3. How do you seal jars for hot water bath?

What are the 6 steps required in the canning process?

In the photos below, I am canning marinara sauce.

1. Step 1: Fill the waterbath canner and heat the water to a boil. ...
2. Step 2: Wash your jars, rims, and lids. ...
3. Step 3: Use a canning funnel to add sauce to each jar.
4. Step 4: Measure and double check the headspace. ...
5. Step 5: Remove air bubbles. ...
6. Step 6: Clean the jar rims.

What are the steps in canning?

Step-by-Step Guide to Canning

1. 1 Sterilize your gear Place lids in a small pot and cover with hot, but not boiling, water. ...
2. 2 Prep the canner Fill your canner half-full with fresh water and bring to a boil. ...
3. 3 Fill with food Working with one jar at a time, funnel food into hot jars (Photo B). ...
4. 4 Top the jars Wipe jar rim with a clean, damp towel.

How do you seal jars for hot water bath?

The Water Bath Canning Process—You Can Do It!

1. Fill water bath canner at least half-full with water. ...
2. Check jars, lids, and bands for proper functioning. ...
3. Pre-heat your Ball® canning jars in hot (180°F) water. ...
4. Prepare the desired tested high-acid preserving recipe. ...
5. Use a Jar Lifter to remove the pre-heated jar.