Using the Pressure Canner Gauge Tester
Channel: Alabama Extension
Date: 2021-12-13

Alabama Extension offices have pressure canner gauge testers available to check the gauge on your pressure canner for accuracy.  It’s recommended that each year before you begin your busiest canning season, that you evaluate the pressure canner for safety which includes testing the gauge. It is essential to bring low acid foods up to the recommended pressure for the determined time in order to prevent food poisoning from Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria cannot be seen, smelled or tasted in your canned foods, but could produce a toxin that will remain viable in your jars if they haven’t been properly processed. This video will show you how the testing is done.