Show HOME AIDS efficient uso use of ho pressure cooker the reason for using a pressure cooker in canning is to make it possible to raise the temperature of the food to be processed to degrees which Is much higher than the boiling point ihen no pressure la is used this higher temperature is necessary to destroy the organisms that might cause the canned c a un ed food to spoil A pressure cooker coo ker Is just as sale safe as a teakettle ir you handle it right it can insure the same accuracy in the proc processing eslIng of home canned goods as corn commercial mercial canners may no now boast of in theirs if recommended practices a are r e observed throughout tile the processing period this Is possible only when the accuracy of the gauge on the pressure cooker Is known and necessary adjustments are made A cooker which Is not clean Is not a sate safe cooker to use wash every part thoroughly with soap and hot water after each using dry completely before storing put crumpled paper in cooker to absorb moisture in air lightly fasten ltd lid in place store in ili a dry place the county has two new pressure cookers and a dehydrator available for use for residents I 1 of the county they may be borrowed from the county extension office no fees will be charged for or their use but it is expected that they wl will 11 te be returned within a definite period of time that they will be clean and in good condition when returned see mrs airs kunz for further information |