This Canning Food Technique Doubles The Lifespan

Food Preservation through canning can be convenient in some times. It can save us time and can also save us some money. Here’s some ways to preserve foods. Check out the article we found at My Family Survival Plan.

This procedure is also called “pasteurizing” and it works by heating the food at a specified temperature, for a certain amount of time. The resulted product is then vacuum-sealed in glass jars and stored. The canning method can be used on a variety of foods, which include:

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Seafood
• Prepared dishes

The products, which are preserved this way, can last for a period between five and eight years. However, with a little trick you can double that time and therefore, reduce your costs considerably. Here’s how to do it:

• Use your regular jam recipe, vegetable stew or desired seafood. Cook according to instructions.
• Once prepared, pour these mixtures into sterilized glass jars and use tight lids to cover them.
• Place the jars into a large pot and put old newspapers in between. This will reduce the risk of glass breaking during boiling.
• Pour enough tap water to cover three quarters of the jars’ height;
• Place the pot over medium heat and after the water starts boiling, let it simmer for ten minutes;
• Remove the pot from the heat and the jars from the pot;
• Let the jars cool down before storing them in a dark and moisture-free room.

With this method, you will be able to preserve food for periods longer than 10 years. Just imagine a crisis that long and still you would be able to enjoy canned foods rich in vitamins and vital nutrients.

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