The ability to can food is a common skill on a homestead. You can make the most out of your food supply by safely canning your meat and crops, which can prolong your self-sufficiency and ensure you have a stockpile if and when SHTF.

Canning food can also be a major downfall to you and your loved ones. While it gives you peace of mind to know you have food piled up in your pantry, your canning process can cause more harm than good. One shortcut or mistake when canning can cause a health emergency that isn't exactly easy to combat.

Keep reading to learn why you should watch out for botulism when canning food and what you can do to prevent it from happening!

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