Equipment
There are a few key pieces of equipment required for preserving food and are dependent on what type of preserving you plan on doing.
Pressure Canners
Required when canning low-acid foods such as vegetables and meat. The pressurized environment, that this piece of equipment provides, is key to destroying harmful bacteria.
Questions and Answers About Using a Pressure Canner – FN 1415
Pressure Gauge Testing
Many counties across North Dakota offer pressure gauge testing. Check out the "Services" section of your local county for more information.