Canning foods storage method is considerable option, as many preppers and self-reliant people enjoy eating the foods they have canned. The Best thing about canning is that it doesn't require power nor any special treatment. However their are canning food storage alternatives that ensures properly canned and fresh food. 

Canning Emergency Food Safety

Let's talk about precautions to take when canning, before we jump to the canning methods.

Right food canning process remove oxygen and destroy enzymes; prevent the growth of undesirable bacteria, molds and yeasts, and helps form a high vacuum in jars.

Good vacuums form air tight seals that liquid in, and air and microorganisms out. The canning process include:

• Use of acidic solution such as lemon juice or vinegar (acts as a preservatives)

• Using proper sealed jars and self-sealing lids

• watchful selecting and washing fresh food

• Processing jars in a boiling water or pressure canner for the correct period of time

Canning Methods For Your Survival Food Stockpile:-

What Canning Equipment Are Required?

Here's some of the equipment you will need. 

• Canning jars with two-part lids: a flat lids with a rubberized gasket and a ring to hold it in place.

• A canning rack to pull out the from the pot

• A wide-mouth funnel to filling the jars easy.

• A bubble tool to release the trapped air in the jars.

• A stock pot at least three inches taller than the jars.

• Canning tong for removing jars out of the boiling water.

Side Tip: Label every jar with the contents and the date when they were made.