If you want one tomato project that pays you back all season long, this is it. The Crushed Tomatoes Canning Recipe is a pantry staple that makes dinner easier. It gives you ready-to-use tomatoes for soup, chili, pasta sauce, and all the meals that need a good tomato base without extra fuss. This recipe is one of those must-make jars. It keeps the flavor simple and useful, which is exactly what home canners need when the week gets busy. A few things that make it worth adding to your canning...

If you have ever opened the canner and noticed that one jar looks a little low on liquid, you are not alone. This is called siphoning, and it can happen even when you follow the steps carefully. The good news is, it is common. The better news is, once you know what causes it, it gets much easier to avoid. In my full guide on siphoning in canning, I cover what siphoning is, why it happens, and the simple things that can help reduce it in future batches. If you are still sorting out the basics...

Canning salmon at home is easier than a lot of people think. It gives you a convenient pantry meal that tastes good and keeps well. In this recipe, you only need salmon and optional salt, and you do not add water or broth. Here are the big things to remember: Start with fresh, cleaned fish, and keep it cold until you are ready to can it, no more than two days. Remove the head, tail, scales, fins, and skin, then wash away any blood. Cut the salmon into pieces that fit easily into pint or...