Health, Safety & Preservation

Adopt a two-minute gasket check before every pressure canning session to prevent pressure fluctuations, scalding steam, and underprocessed food. Follow a simple inspect-clean-reinstall routine with storage and replacement tips to build safe, confident canning habits.

Learn how pressure cooking preserves more vitamins than boiling, and use data-backed techniques like minimal liquid, zero-minute pressure-steaming, and gentle releases to keep nutrients in vegetables, grains, and beans.