I have often wondered about some of this stuff! Seems like money and the legal aspect interfere in everything. I know some of our grandparents didn't pressure can everything they put up. bsk ------------------------------------------------------- George Shirley wrote: > If you are canning high acid vegetables you don't need to pressure can. High acid > would be tomatoes (be careful if you're growing low acid types - add a little > vinegar or lemon juice to bring pH up), and pickled veggies in a vinegar solution. > > Some extension services are more worried about getting sued and/or supporting big > business than in conveying the proper information. <VBG> > > George