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Oh my gosh no! I have an old electric hand held blender for soaping. I wouldn't put something like a KA at risk!

Yep, in some areas as where I live canning is like breathing. It is the thing to do if you're able.

My rules of thumb: Always, always, always use sterile conditions and make sure your produce is prepared properly. I rotate my canned goods aiming to use up before the next canning season starts. Homecanned will last a lot longer but that is my comfort level. Two years is the maximum I will allow but only for some things. If in doubt throw it out. This is a canner's mantra. If it looks off or smells off and you have any doubts toss it. If a lid is bulging toss the contents. If there is any mould toss. Some colour change may happen that won't affect the contents but normally the foods should look exactly as they did when you took them out of the canner. Don't can too much of any one food until you find out how fast your family will go through it and don't can what you won't use. Make sure you use what you can; I use on average at least one jar of canned goods from my shelf each day which explains somewhat the amount I can.

If you need any tips or advice please don't hesitate to ask. I will try to answer to the best of my abilities and I know there is at least another experienced canner here. I'm always glad to see someone else take up interest in canning.

Good luck and I really hope to hear of some of your canning adventures!