The best way to learn how to safely can is to practice! Take a lesson from a local cooking school or help an experienced friend or family member with their pickles. Gather books or research websites that are dedicated to canning and find trusted recipes, like Simple Summer Pickles. And, most importantly, enjoy!
This article was originally published several years ago, and updated most recently in 2023.
Jackie Freeman is a recipe developer, food stylist, cookbook author, culinary tinkerer and mama. When she’s not cooking (or cleaning up after cooking), Jackie’s outside running, skiing, gardening and dodging Nerf bullets.