Home-Canning
Botulism: The Toxin, the Conditions, and Why Home Canning Matters
Botulism is caused by the most lethal toxin known. Learn the three conditions that produce it, why home canning is risky, and what to do if you suspect exposure.
IntermediateWater Bath vs Pressure Canning: The pH Rule That Saves Lives
Water bath canning tops out at 212°F and can't kill botulism spores. Pressure canning reaches 240-250°F. The difference depends on food pH, and getting it wrong can be fatal
Intermediate