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Posted by MrPickles July 28, 2014

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated July 29, 2014 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 July 21, 2014

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blondiescUpdated July 29, 2014 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 July 27, 2014

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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated July 29, 2014 Could you toss with the oil and spices just before eating them? Dry "naked" and season later? Deanna

Canning Pickle "Spears"

Posted by skeip July 27, 2014

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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated July 29, 2014 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) July 27, 2014

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digdirt2Updated July 28, 2014 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 July 27, 2014

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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated July 28, 2014 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) April 27, 2009

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kerryvUpdated July 28, 2014 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 July 27, 2014

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digdirt2Updated July 27, 2014 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 July 24, 2014

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beebonnet(8)Updated July 26, 2014 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 July 25, 2014

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ryseryse_2004Updated July 26, 2014 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...

tomato strainer

Posted by dgc1 July 24, 2014

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luvncanninUpdated July 26, 2014 I like my roma but agree with Dave the suction does not stay put and several times I almost lost the whole load of blackberries. my counters were installed without a place to clamp so I just have be very careful. kim

ascorbic acid/citric acid

Posted by ryseryse_2004 July 26, 2014

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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated July 26, 2014 Ascorbic (Vitamin C). Fruit Fresh actually has both on the ingredient list, but more ascorbic than citric.

Thinking about buying propane burner for PCing

Posted by 2ajsmama July 15, 2014

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2ajsmamaUpdated July 26, 2014 How's this? 10,000 BTUs per burner not high enough? I was thinking it wasn't that much under the 12K max, so those of you with 30K+ burners must not run it even on Medium flame (1/2 way)? My local store has at least 1 in stock - h...

Fruit Vinegars & Red Onion Marmalade

Posted by KSprairie July 11, 2014

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cannondUpdated July 25, 2014 Yes, Malna, this does make sense and I do appreciate your thoughtful answer. I'll do it the way you suggest. Deborah

Steralizing jars in dishwasher

Posted by happyhelper July 24, 2014

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kriswrite(zone 8)Updated July 25, 2014 You don't need to sterilize jars before canning, unless the processing is under 10 minutes - and, as far as I know, there are no modern canning recipes that process anything for under 10 minutes. So the goal is just to keep the ja...

Pickle Crisp Question

Posted by busylizzy(z5 PA) June 23, 2012

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AmyinOwasso/zone 6b(6b)Updated July 24, 2014 I would suggest contacting a site like Cultures fo Health to ask if Pickle Crisp effects the probiotics. Last year when I couldn't find grape leaves, I read somewhere that a pinch of black tea would have the same effect. I never t...

purple hull peas

Posted by tracik July 17, 2014

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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated July 24, 2014 Thanks Dave!

Add lemon juice to jars or to pot?

Posted by matthias_lang July 23, 2014

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matthias_langUpdated July 24, 2014 Thanks everyone. Measuring into jars individually is what I've done in the past. The other possibility only occurred to me this year. Will continue to measure jar by jar.

Using extracts in Jam

Posted by nancyofnc July 16, 2014

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nancyofncUpdated July 24, 2014 canfan - I have a GF baking business so there sit a lot of extracts (nothing artificial) that I buy in bulk, and I make about 50 varieties of fruit jam so I'm always looking for a new flavor combo. I noticed that most of the extra...

Best hummus recipes EVER!!!!!

Posted by nancyjane_gardener(Zone 8ish North of San Francisco in the "real" wine country) July 21, 2014

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jcpyburn(z7b/8 West Texas)Updated July 23, 2014 These sound wonderful!! I love all three of these so I will definitely be saving these to try! Thanks for sharing! Carly

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