date:Aug 06, 2012
ter-bath canner, which is less expensive than a pressure canner, used for low-acid foods such as vegetables.
Newbies should make sure they're using a trusted recipe -- Making sure they're not using Grandma's old recipe, but they're getting the latest information that's out there, Goard said -- and should obtain a good guide, such as the most recent edition of the Ball Blue Book or the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning.
They also should make sure they have a safe place to store the canned goo