THE ALL-AMERICAN 921 - Canning Timetables and Adjustments; Altitude Adjustments for Canning

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When canning in an area which is 2,000 feet or less
above sea level, process foods at required pressure and
time period as specified in the recipe.
If canning in an area which is over 2,000 feet
above sea level, process at 15 pounds of pressure
only, no matter what the recipe calls for, and for the
time period specified below. All times below are at 15
pounds of pressure for jars up to one-quart unless speci-
fied. Do not can in half-gallon jars.
Times listed are minutes to process at 15 pounds of
pressure for the altitudes listed.
ALTITUDE
Above 2,000 feet Above 3,000 feet
but below 3,000 feet but below 7,000 feet Above 7,000 feet
A
sparagus 15 25 35
Beans, lima 30 60 85
Beans, snap 15 30 45
Beef 50 90 135
Beets, sliced or whole 15 30 45
Carrots 15 30 45
Clams, littleneck* 25 50 75
Corn, whole kernel 50 90 135
Crab meat* 25 50 75
Fish 80 115 155
Fruits –––
Game foul, with bone 30 60 85
Game meat 50 90 135
Greens, all varieties 35 65 95
Lamb 50 90 135
Lobster
†
35 65 95
Mushrooms* 20 40 60
Okra 15 30 45
Okra and tomatoes 15 30 45
Peas, black-eyed 30 60 85
Peas, green 30 60 85
Pork 50 90 135
Potatoes, new and whole 20 40 60
Potatoes, sweet 50 90 135
Poultry, with bone 30 60 85
Salmon* 80 115 155
Shrimp* 20 40 60
Squash, cubed 20 40 60
Tomatoes –––
Tuna* 80 115 155
Veal 50 90 135
*Use only 1/2-pint or 1-pint jars
†
Use only 1/2-pint jars
ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENTS FOR CANNING