A: Pressure-canning is required for low-acid foods like vegetables, meats, fish, soups and some mixed ingredient sauces. Low-acid canned foods fall under federal regulations and are not allowed under the cottage food law. There are some naturally acidic fruits and acidified tomato products that have tested procedures for pressure canninng and are allowed cottage food products.
This blog answers questions related to making and selling safe food under the Minnesota cottage food law.