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Thanks! Thanks so much Dragnlaw! Thanks for taking the time to reply. Yes... intuitively i feel that i have bigger problems to worry about than those little rusty spots, but i'm happy for the shared perspective and also for the tips on how to maintain the pot for the long run. Your reply...

rust removal Hello and thank you! Ignorance is my main reason for not doing that so far! It had not occurred to me but sounds like a great idea. What would you season the pot with? It's just a standard water bather - the only kind i've ever seen, big black pot coated in some kind of enamel?

Hi helpful folks! I've done water bath canning now for some time with my Dad's old pot which has a bit of rust on the inside. Although i understand i don't want rust ANYWHERE INSIDE MY ACTUAL CANNED GOODS, i've always been ok with this because by my thinking the water bath water doesn't...