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QUESTION - I have some old canning recipes that my grandmother gave me. Are they still safe to use?

ANSWER - Many older recipes for canning do not have the proper safeguards to assure a safe product. Always use the latest instructions and recipes that have been scientifically tested for safety. Current canning information is available from the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning. You can access approved canning recipes by visiting the the Penn State Food Preservation Database website. See below.
Food Preservation Database