| Show I HOME AIDS I Ill ll By EDNA M. M U I KUNZ Z Homo Demonstration Agent Us Use o of or the dIe Pressure Cooker The reason for using a no pressure pressure pres pres- sure suro cooker In canning is to make 1 it t possible to raise the temperature temperature temperature temper temper- of or the food to be processed processed processed sed to degrees which is much higher than the boiling point when no pressure is used This higher temperature is necessary necessary essary to destroy the organisms that might cause causo the tho canned food to spoil A pressure cooker is just as safe safo as a teakettle ir you OU handle it right It can In Insure Insure Insure In- In sure the same accuracy In the processing of home canned goods as commercial canners may now boast of in theirs if it recommended recommend recommend- ed practices a are r o observed throughout the processing per per- iod lod This is possible only when the accuracy of the gauge on the pressure cooker is known and necessary adjustments are made mado I A cooker which is not clean cleanis is not a safe cooker to use Wash every ery part thoroughly with soap and hot water after each using Dry Iry completely before storing Put crumpled paper in cooker to absorb moisture in air Lightly Light LIght- ly fasten lid in place Store in a a. adry adry dr dry place Tho The county countr has two new flew pressure pressure pressure pres pres- sure cookers and a a. dehydrator available for use uso for residents of or the county They may be bo borrowed borrowed bor bor- rowed from the county extension office No fees will be charged for their use but it it Is expected that the they w will ll be returned within with with- in a a. definite period of or time that the thOi will be be clean and in good condition when returned See Seo Mrs Kunz for further information In in- in formation |
