Delta Ace Hardware

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Phone: (970) 874-9515 | Fax: (970) 874-3248
121 W Gunnison River Dr. | Delta, CO 81416
www.deltaacehardware.com
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Lets Get Ready to Can…
Berries, tomatoes, and zucchini everywhere! When blessed with too much of a good thing,
it’s time to get canning. It seems that more and more people are starting to have the desire
to learn how to can. What was once a practice that was considered only for “old-timers,” is
now gaining popularity with the younger crowd.
Here are some simple, low-cost steps to get you started:
1. Know the basics. Canning is simply preserving food -- fruit, vegetables, juices and even
meat -- under high pressure so it can be stored indefinitely without spoiling. Canning times and
specifications need to be followed in order for the jars to seal and be safe. When the recipe
specifies a certain direction like head-space or processing time, obey!
2. Line up your equipment. Basic canning equipment consists of a hot-water or pressurized canning pot with removable
rack (It is important to have your pressure gauge checked and make sure it is working correctly); canning jars lids and rings; jar
lifters or tongs for taking jars out of boiling hot water without burning yourself; instructions; and the ingredients for the recipes
you're making. Assemble everything before you start. Sterilize jars, lids and rings before you get going. Keep jars heated:
Hot jam cracks cold jars.
3. Buy, pick, barter or work for your produce. You don't need to spend a lot on fruit or vegetables -- half the fun of canning is making do with what you can scrounge up. Whether you pick it yourself or buy it from a farmers market, use produce that's in season and use it right away.
4. Make enough to share. Canned goods make great gifts for Christmas, teachers, or neighbors. If you're giving something unusual, include a tag that explains what it is and how someone should use it.
5. Take notes. Practice makes perfect. Before putting away recipes and canning equipment for the season, jot down notes
for next year.
We want to make sure you have the “can-do” when it comes to preserving your fruits and
Vegetables. Delta Hardware has a great products to make the canning process go smoothly such as:
*Pressure Canner & Cooker
*Ball Preserving Kit
*Ball Electric Jam And Jelly Maker
*Nesco Dehydrator and Jerky Maker
*FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer
*Stainless Steel Food Mills
*Ball Canning Jars including the 100th Anniversary Vintage Purple Collection Pint Jars
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Upcoming Events:
-Pressure gauge testing on 8/4 and 8/27 10am- 1 pm co sponsored by Colorado State
Extension Service
-11th Annual Salsa Contest : Coming in September!
-If you are interested in being salsa judge contact Jonni at 874-9515
“Delta Hardware serving Delta County since 1915”