MSU Extension Food Safety

Fingertip Tight

July 26, 2023

What does "fingertip tight" mean when tightening the rings on your canning jars, and why is it important? Watch and see how to close your jars for processing and the role that canning rings have when processing your foods.

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Fingertip Tight

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