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Prepping to start canning and preserving can sometimes feel daunting and keep you from starting. The truth is, getting your food ready is only a matter of basic science and common sense. None of these steps are difficult. For example, use fresh, firm (not overripe) food. Wash and prepare your food well to remove any dirt and bacteria: Wash it in a large bowl filled with room temperature water and a few drops of dish detergent, and then rinse it in a separate bowl of fresh water (see Figure 3-1). Can your fruit and vegetables as soon as possible after they’re picked. Wash only the type of food you are going to be preserving each time. To avoid cross contamination, do not mix different foods during this step.

FIGURE 3-1: How to wash fruit and vegetables well.

No, you don’t have to wash berries individually: Put them in a colander and submerge the colander, berries and all, in the wash bowl; then rinse them off with a running spray of water.