r/Canning is a subreddit with 204k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses canning, jam, pressure, recipe, and safety, and they frequently recommend/review vacuum sealer, recipes, and food processor.
A place to discuss safe, scientifically verified canning recipes and practices, along with other forms of home food preservation. We encourage an inclusive and respectful environment. Everyone is welcome! Please see our rules and contact our moderation team via modmail with any suggestions or concerns.
Popular Themes in r/Canning
#1
Advice Requests
: "My mom water baths all of her canned goods and I don't want her to give it to my kids"
17 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Chicken broth"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/Canning
#1
Canning
: "My first Canning experience seems to have been a success!"
264 posts
#2
Jam
: "Visited my first pick your own farm and made Jam!"
61 posts
#3
Pressure
: "Cannot believe I finally found a Pressure canner at the thrift store!"
55 posts
#4
Recipe
: "Made grape jelly out of our grapes first time, very proud"
48 posts
#5
Safety
: "Vintage canner Safety"
32 posts
#6
Jars
: "Azure Jars?"
29 posts
#7
Recipes
: "Does anyone have any water path Recipes for PLAIN canned pumpkin puree?"
18 posts
#8
Jelly
: "Yum, pomegranate Jelly"
16 posts
#9
Struggling
15 posts
#10
Safe
: "New to canning - Safe to eat or biohazard?"
13 posts
Products Discussed in r/Canning
Vacuum Sealer
4 reviews
#1
FoodSaver
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
VIDAVAC
5.0★ from 1 review
Recipes
4 reviews
#1
Ball
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Ball Candied Jalapenos
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Pomona Pectin
5.0★ from 1 review
Food Processor
3 reviews
#1
Food Mill
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Johnny Apple Sauce Maker
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
KitchenAid
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Canning
#1
General Discussion
: "Y’all know the jar lifter you use for canning??? It will hold open freezer bags also 😳"
100 posts
#2
Is this safe to eat?
: "My garlic turned green overnight"
30 posts
#3
Recipe Included
: "Yum, pomegranate jelly"
18 posts
#4
Equipment/Tools Help
: "Found at Costco"
14 posts
#5
Safe Recipe Request
: "Does anyone have any water path recipes for PLAIN canned pumpkin puree?"
13 posts
#6
Pressure Canning Processing Help
: "Cannot believe I finally found a pressure canner at the thrift store!"
5 posts
#7
Refrigerator/Freezer Jams/Jellies
: "First time canning"
5 posts
#8
Understanding Recipe Help
: "Apple Butter"
5 posts
#9
Waterbath Canning Processing Help
: "What is this?"
4 posts
#10
Announcement
: "Why We Don't Recommend Electric Canners (Mod Post)"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/Canning
Yearly
+25k members(13.8%)
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Last updated: June 4, 2026