On Thu, 4 Aug 2011 18:46:58 -0500, heyjoe >
wrote:

>On Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:18:47 -0500, Lou Decruss wrote:
>
>> I have all the stuff. I got the big kit with all the stuff at a
>> church rummage sale a couple years ago.
>
>Hot water baths are okay, but throw off a lot of heat and are only safe
>for specific food types (high acid foods).

That will suit me fine. Most of what I want to do will involve
tomatoes.

>IMO, pressure canners are the way to go - but require periodic
>maintenance (where frequency is determined by type and brand/model). Be
>sure to have your pressure canner checked as recommended by the
>manufacturer. Around here, the county agricultural extension is the
>place to go.

Thanks for the tips.

Lou