Semi-off topic

[Lukeewh]

Just q quick semi- off topic questions. Anyone have any reasons why the no-rinse sanitizers for home-brew wont work in canning? I am canning up some pumpkin to save for a pumpkin ale later and figure why not use the no rinse since I know the jars are clean.

 

[cyberwollf]

I think you want the cans sterile, like in a pressure cooker above 212. Sanitizers only sanitize they do not sterilize

 

[Yooper]

The boiling water bath canners do better than sanitizers.

As was mentioned, sanitizers don't sterilize anything- they simply knock out most of the bacteria. Boiling water baths for high acid foods work perfectly, while you need a pressure canner for low acid foods (they get to 240 degrees, which kills/neutralizes everything, including botulism).

 

[snccoulter]

botulism=BAD

 

[Lukeewh]

Awesome, thanks for the answers. I will go the pressure canning way.

 

[crazyseany]

I am surprised I am still alive! Are you canning pumpkin chunks or puree? If you are canning chunks you are ok with a pressure canner... If puree.. In 1994 (i think) the FDA or whoever said it's not safe to home can pumpkin puree... You are supposed to freeze it... My grandparents canned puree for years and we ate it but now they don't suggest it!