We had a pressure cooker in my home when I was growing up. It was annoying. It weighed half a ton and had a complicated, heavy lid that clamped down onto the bottom in a fussy way. It was a space hog, ...

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Pressure canning is the process of preserving foods in a kettle pressurized with steam. It’s the only safe method for low-acid foods. If it’s not done properly, home canning can have a high risk of ...