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Pressure canning tomatoes and applesauce
Posted by vschlaff
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pixie_louUpdated One thing to keep in mind is that pressure canning will not necessarily save you time. The processing times may be shorter than the BWB processing times. BUT with PC'ing, you need to bring up to steam, vent for 10 minutes, bring t...
Brokenbar Oil Packed Tomatoes
Posted by skeip
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digdirt2Updated save this post bump
Canning jars with glass lids and screw rings
Posted by cme1(5a)
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digdirt2Updated Try the link below instead as your link doesn't work. First, if it is a gallon size (rather than a quart) it cannot be used for canning anything anyway. They are used just for dry storage. There are no provisions or guidelines or ...
Ready to use bags of ingredients
Posted by dspen(5b/6a)
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dspen(5b/6a)Updated Thanks, I probably will not use any of the packages for pickles or salsa, but husband wondered about the ketchup. Not sure if it would be worth my time. There are only two of us and we don't use much ketchup! But I wanted to ask f...
Devices to help clean root crops
Posted by naturegirl_2007 5B SW Michigan(5B SW Michigan)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated A simple plastic scrub brush can do. If not good enough, how about a brass metal brush ? I use one of those some times to clean russet potatoes for baking under running water.
Freezing Kale into Cubes
Posted by judydel
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hawaiisamUpdated I blanched and froze excess kale per the BBB instructions. I spread the kale in freezer bags and stacked them in the freezer. Whenever I don't have fresh kale for our smoothies I just break off a chunk. It works great. As you poin...
Ferment Cow/crowder peas?
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated Thanks Rodney, I will give that a try! Dave, yes, I like hummus the kind with garlic and tomatoes from the grocery store deli. I'm not sure if I would want to try to make a big batch though. It would spoil before I could eat it al...
Going to try Dilly Beans - questions
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated Well, mine aren't crisp - but I may chop them up and put them in potato salad or something. If I had 1 more kind of bean I could have made 3-bean salad but I only had 2 kinds of beans. Maybe I'll have to add canned kidney beans!
Did I ruin my green beans?
Posted by zazgrama
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digdirt2Updated The excess water in the canner changes the volume of air, the pressure and the temperature achieved according to the standard guidelines. How much of an effect depends on altitude. If less than 24 hours they should be re-processed...
Can I swap agave for honey?
Posted by kerryv
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kerryvUpdated Oh good thanks!!!
Preserving gherkins - tiny batches
Posted by MrPickles
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated You have the best idea yourself , I think; "Temporary holding tank" with water, vinegar and salt kept in the frig until you have enough of them. JMO
Cinnamon Watermelon Rind Pickles
Posted by blondiesc
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blondiescUpdated Sorry that I didn't see this until now. I did try the recipe but didn't care for the taste of them. The texture was very good, but I felt like they needed more spices. Nancedar, you have tempted me to try the watermelon jelly. Tha...
Dehydrating Green Beans
Posted by judydel
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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated Could you toss with the oil and spices just before eating them? Dry "naked" and season later? Deanna
Canning Pickle "Spears"
Posted by skeip
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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated I have to agree with Dave. I was unhappy with spears (with the exception of Linda Lou's Sweet Pickle Chunks). I just can them whole and slice later into whatever shape I need (i.e. spears, rounds, halves). Deanna
Food in Jars blog
Posted by annew21(7b NC)
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digdirt2Updated malna makes a good point and I think it is applicable to whatever you make - adding more flavorings AFTER opening is easy. Adding too much before jarring often leads to inedible things when the jar is opened. Dave
Can I can on Glass Top Stove
Posted by happyhelper
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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated I've tried a few times on my glass top stove and I had a lot of siphoning due to the heat fluctuations. I went back to my propane burner outside. Sometimes I lug everything out to my parents old house and use the coil burner type ...
Annie's Pineapple Peach Salsa
Posted by gardengrl(Northern Virginia)
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kerryvUpdated I added 1t cayenne instead of the half - thanks Dave, the heat is great. I googled and it sounds like using the agave for honey is fine. Does anyone disagree?
Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by judydel
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digdirt2Updated I was going to post the same thread malna did and I think it answers your questions. It would seem that the taste 'might' be improved but the appearance would suffer. And yes you might as well strain the mother because the process...
Canning on an electric stove
Posted by ryseryse_2004
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beebonnet(8)Updated It is best if your stove has 6 coils, not 4. You can buy a special canning unit for most electric brands that has 6 coils and sits up a little higher so you don't scorch the surface. I just found this out while searching for a new...
Frozen corn on the cob
Posted by 2ajsmama
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ryseryse_2004Updated I just cut the stem off. I don't cut so far that any of the kernels show. Just enough to fit in the zip-lock. That way, it is sort of double-bagged even though you are only using one zip-lock and not wrapping the ear. (it is alrea...
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