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My goodness no "canners" in Gawler? You really should get out more!

"The history of home canning dates back to early Mediterranean civilizations who dried figs in the sun and the ancient Egyptians who doused fresh herbs with olive oil. Home canning as we know it today came along in France in the early 19th century, when Nicolas Appert invented a way to safely store food by vacuum-sealing it in jars1. Home canning in the United States made a pronounced appearance during World War I, maintained a steady following through the Great Depression, peaked during World War II, suffered a substantial decline after the war, and has been regaining popularity since the 1970’s"

Here is the canner we use:

 

[Oliver Buckle]

The missus loves strawberries, but for me I think cucumber, possibly fresh basil with tomato.

 

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We preserve in glass jars. I was thinking canning meant in steel cans. Is there a way of preserving in cans - you know like Campbells soup?

 

[Meadowlark]

Glass jars are cheaper, easier, and arguably produce better tasting veggies than "tins". Plus, you can readily see what you have...not an insignificant issue in large numbers.

Here we call it all "canning" including glass jars. "Tins" are available online and as well as special seamers for them. Never tried the "tins" myself because we're very happy with the old Mason jars.

 

[A. Lyric]

Is there a canning device I don't know about?

We "can" the same way you do. Preserving food in jars. Why we call it "canning", I have no idea. I can understand why you asked about
preserving in actual cans if you don't refer to preserving in jars as "canning" like Americans do.

 

[A. Lyric]

"Tins" are available online and as well as special seamers for them.

I did not know that! Interesting. Wonder how popular they are. I've known a lot of people who can, but never seen anything
preserved in a tin unless it came from a grocery store.

 

[Meadowlark]

I did not know that! Interesting. Wonder how popular they are. I've known a lot of people who can, but never seen anything
preserved in a tin unless it came from a grocery store.

My understanding is that "Tins" are far less frequently used at home than the glass jars. Its just so much easier and better tasting in jars...but its all good.

 

[A. Lyric]

My understanding is that "Tins" are far less frequently used at home than the glass jars. Its just so much easier and better tasting in jars...but its all good.

Wonder if the shelf life is longer in a tin or a Mason jar. Probably a lot of people like me don't even realize tin is an option. Yeah, I can
imagine the taste from a jar being much better.

 

[redback]

Thanks. I preserve all the spare tomatoes here. The potatoes, onions and pumpkins go in the cellar. Now about that most preferred veggie - my basil seedlings are up! And the celery has been invaded by slugs. I feel a change coming on - lol.

 

[Oliver Buckle]

Glass jars are cheaper, easier, and arguably produce better tasting veggies than "tins". Plus, you can readily see what you have...not an insignificant issue in large numbers.

Here we call it all "canning" including glass jars. "Tins" are available online and as well as special seamers for them. Never tried the "tins" myself because we're very happy with the old Mason jars.

I would call it 'bottling', we have a lot of bottled plums this year.
Did you know that when canning in tin plated cans was first introduced they sealed them with lead solder, lead poisoning happened.

 

[A. Lyric]

Did you know that when canning in tin plated cans was first introduced they sealed them with lead solder, lead poisoning happened.

Holy cow!

 

[Meadowlark]

I would call it 'bottling', we have a lot of bottled plums this year.
Did you know that when canning in tin plated cans was first introduced they sealed them with lead solder, lead poisoning happened.

Yes, I knew that. However that was later I believe. The first "canning" was in jars in France.

Triva search shows "canning" in jars is imbedded in USA culture:

Canning is a method to preserve food in jars at high temperatures for a long period of time
What Is Canning? Step-by-Step Canning for Beginners Plus Home Canning Methods - 2023 - MasterClass



The process was invented after prolonged research by Nicolas Appert of France in 1809, in response to a call by his government for a means of preserving food for army and navy use. Appert’s method consisted of tightly sealing food inside a bottle or jar,
Canning | Home Preservation, Safety & Benefits | Britannica



Get Deals and Low Prices On canning jars 64 oz

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Thesaurus.com. noun. the act, process, or business of preserving cooked food by sealing in cansor jars.
Canning Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com



Canning is a method of food preservation in which food is processed and sealed in an airtight container (jars like Mason jars, and steel and tin cans).

Canning - Wikipedia

 

[Oliver Buckle]

The process was invented after prolonged research by Nicolas Appert of France in 1809

That is amazingly early considering Louis Pasteur of pasteurising was not born until 1822

 

[Ruderunner]

Different process altogether.