Equipment

FSM 034: Purchasing A Boiling Water Canner

Episode Transcription For Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Are you planning to purchase a boiling-water canner this summer? Boiling water canners are used to can high acid foods like fruits or tomato products with vinegar or lemon juice in the recipe. Most canners are made of aluminum […]

FSM 033: Purchasing An Electric Food Dehydrator

Episode Transcription For Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Are you considering purchasing an electric food dehydrator? Basic electric dehydrators consist of an electric element for heat, a fan, and vents for circulation. There are some important things to consider before you buy: For more information on drying […]

FSM 032: Purchasing A Pressure Canner

Episode Transcription For Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig with Washington State University Extension. Are purchasing a pressure canner this summer? Pressure canners are used to process low acid foods like vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood. Prior to the 1970’s, pressure canners were heavy-walled with clamp-on or turn-on lids. Today, they are light […]