Victorio VKP1054 Steam Canner - Manual (Page 9)

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your processing time is from an approved canning guide to ensure you
have a safe finished product. (The processing times for steam canning
are the same as for water bath canning).
10. DO NOT let the water continue to boil vigorously throughout the
entire processing time. This can cause leakage and breakage of jars.
Slowly turn down your burner unit, watching the needle carefully, to
keep it from continuing to rise further into your green area. You only
need enough heat to maintain the temperature inside your pot and to
keep the needle just inside your “Zone’s” green area.
11. When the processing time is finished, turn off the heat, remove the
lid (by tilting it away from you to avoid steam burns), and let stand for
5 minutes before removing jars. If the jars are removed immediately
from the canner after processing, that could increase the possibility for
breakage due to drastic temperature changes taking place too quickly.
12. Warning! The steam and water will be hot and can cause a serious burn
injury. Use extreme caution while using your canner.
13. Use hot pads or a jar lifter to remove the jars from the canner. Place
the jars on a dry towel, cloth or cooling rack, in a draft-free area, leaving
2 inches of space around all sides of the jars. Let cool for 12-24 hours.
14. After cooling time is complete, remove the rings and check the seals
by depressing the center of the canning lid. If it pops back up, it is not
sealed. Reprocess within 24 hours or refrigerate immediately and eat the
contents within a few days. Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place.
Processing Times
Processing times for boiling-water canners are the same as for steam
canners. The only time difference is how long it takes to get the
water up to temperature depending on which method you use.
Processing times will vary based upon the product that is being canned and
the recipe that is used. Please refer to the USDA’s website for approved
canning guides and recipes, nchfp.uga.edu. A few USDA approved recipes
have been attached to the end of this manual.