Canning
You can use the microwave to can small amounts of fruit, vegetables and meat in glass jars. Prepare the items as you normally would.
Do not fill the jars more than 1" (2.5 cm) below the rim.
Only use clear adhesive tape or
Never use metal clips or jars with
Do not use metal cans. When cans are used, excess pressure is produced which may cause the cans to explode. Risk of injury and damage!
For best results, use no more than four 1 pint (1/2 -
Set the power level to 900 W and bring the jar contents to a boil. The amount of time required for this depends on:
–The initial temperature of the contents.
–The number of jars.
The amount of time required for the contents in all jars to start bubbling evenly is as follows:
1 jar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . approx. 3 minutes
2 jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . approx. 6 minutes
3 jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . approx. 9 minutes
4 jars . . . . . . . . . . . . approx. 12 minutes
This is enough time for canning fruit and cucumbers.
For vegetables, reduce the power to 450 W once the contents start bubbling.
Cook
-Carrots for approx. 15 minutes
-Peas for approx. 25 minutes.
After canning
Remove jars from the oven interior, cover with a towel and leave to set in a location protected from drafts for approx. 24 hours.
Remove the clips or the adhesive tape and make sure that all glasses are sealed properly.
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