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So, after the 3rd year of trying to fit 20 containers of pesto (I always get a little carried away) into the freezer along with the bags of frozen tomatoes, containers of apple sauce and everything else that we haven't yet eaten, I'm thinking about taking the plunge into the wide wonderful world of canning.
I'm starting to do my reading on this (and as always, Critterologist's articles have been invaluable!), and trying to figure out what it is I really need. I don't see myself doing huge batches of anything, since my garden just isn't that big, so I'm thinking a smaller capacity canner should do the job. In my ideal little fantasy world, it would also be great to have one piece of stove-top equipment that can go both ways--pressure canning and water bath (although I understand there's nothing that MUST be water bath canned, just some things that MAY be, correct?)
So is it possible to have one piece of equipment that does it all? And what sorts of things should I be aware of as I start to look at individual models?
Thanks in advance for your help! :)
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