{"id":6316,"date":"2023-10-13T09:54:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T14:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=6316"},"modified":"2024-01-16T11:30:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T17:30:04","slug":"canner-cleaning-and-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/canner-cleaning-and-care\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Your Canner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn how to clean and care for your canner<\/a> before putting it away for the season.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Protect the investment you’ve made in your canning equipment with the right cleaning and care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you store your canner for the season, be sure to properly clean it. To do so, follow the five steps below from Blain’s Farm & Fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are general guidelines for cleaning and care. But be sure to read the manual that came with your canner for more specific cleaning instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n

1. Wash buildup off the inside and outside of canner<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Begin by washing your canner with hot soapy water. You may choose to use a scouring pad<\/a> or baking soda<\/a>. Gently scrub the inside to remove any buildup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to also wash the outside of the canner, and dry it thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n

2. Clean the gaskets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Take the gasket off the lid and place it in warm, soapy water. Clean gaskets on both sides and in the little crease along the side. You can use a wash cloth<\/a> or a cotton swab to get inside this crease for a full clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you wash the gasket, be sure to check it for signs of wear. The gasket won’t seal properly with the canner if it’s nicked or cracked, compromising your contents.<\/p>\n\n\n

3. Wash the cover and vent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Next, wash the cover and vent. The tube vent is where the steam is released. It may have built-up debris inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try using a small wire brush to clean inside this tube. Wash the tube thoroughly. Hold it up to the light to be sure you removed all buildup.<\/p>\n\n\n

4. Clean the handles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Clean and inspect the handles. Any debris will cause them to not lock properly. You also want to be sure they are sturdy for handling the weight inside a pressure canner<\/a> when in use.<\/p>\n\n\n

5. Store properly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Store the canner upside down with the lid tucked underneath. We recommended that you do not store it upright with the lid locked on the top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If possible, store in a place where dust won’t get on the canner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to do the above steps each time you finish canning foods. It will keep your canner looking and performing its best year after year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more tips and how-tos, check out our Canning Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

After canning and making preserves, make sure you properly clean out your canner. Get your canner sparkling clean with our simple guide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":31620,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1508],"tags":[374,1476],"content_type":[1371,1373],"class_list":["post-6316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-family","tag-canning","tag-cleaning","content_type-how-to","content_type-article"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Clean Your Canner | Blain's Farm & Fleet<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"After canning and making preserves, make sure you properly clean out your canner. 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