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Expected shelf life for this apple butter?

Posted by bksinaz(z9 AZ) May 26, 2014

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bksinaz(z9 AZ)Updated May 26, 2014 To clarify.. I cooked on stove top and then transferred to crock pot. I used the water bath method.

canning an Indian-spiced carrot pickle?

Posted by lisapat(8a) July 31, 2012

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EddysoarUpdated May 26, 2014 Hi Annie Were you able to find an answer to canning Indian-Spiced carrot pickle?

Another fermenting question

Posted by gardengalrn(5KS) July 4, 2012

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated May 26, 2014 gardengalrn - you'd can it just like kraut. Use the NCHFP or JOP instructions for kraut canning. Keep in mind it will soften the texture some just as it does with canning kraut or you can use Pickle Crisp in it to retain some of t...

Induction Burner Question

Posted by bcskye May 1, 2014

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mellyofthesouth(9a FL)Updated May 25, 2014 I use an inexpensive stock pot that I bought at target that has a magnetic bottom. For the reasons above I have to pressure can on a regular stove. For bwb I use the rack from the pc in the bottom of the stock pot.

Mrs. Wages cold pickling okra - water preference?

Posted by tomncath(St Pete Z10a Heat 10) May 8, 2014

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mellyofthesouth(9a FL)Updated May 25, 2014 I'm also in Florida. I've used distilled water for pickles before.

They were nothing but mush!

Posted by laceyvail(6A, WV) May 21, 2014

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psittacineUpdated May 24, 2014 Not even adding pickle crisp worked for me. I use mine for flavoring dishes only. I'm wondering if they should be pretty immature to retain some crunch.

Refrigeration to reduce bitterness

Posted by Slimy_Okra(2b) May 17, 2014

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated May 24, 2014 Looks like you got your answers to this when you posted on the Vegetable Forum. Dave

Is it time to harvest my broccoli

Posted by melts May 23, 2014

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theforgottenone1013(MI zone 5b/6a)Updated May 24, 2014 Yes, harvest them. They actually look like they are a little past their prime but are still fine to eat. Rodney

Canning asparagus in quart jars?

Posted by bart1(6/7 Northern VA) May 14, 2014

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2ajsmamaUpdated May 23, 2014 Interesting. I'd contact them to make sure - maybe they did testing on quarts themselves. But since the processing time is the same, why not try it in those pint and a half jars - just the right height and split the difference in ...

pickled snow peas?

Posted by thatcompostguy May 21, 2014

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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated May 23, 2014 Absolutely! Especially if you aren't planning to can them, you can try just a jar or two to see if you like them. Deanna

Freezing Wine Cap or King Stroph mushrooms

Posted by coffeehaus(7a Central VA) May 14, 2014

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cannondUpdated May 17, 2014 I don't know if you have the space, but when we're overcome with wild mushrooms (oysters usually) we place them on racks to dry. It takes a few days, but they dry beautifully without a dehydrator. One year we picked sixty pounds i...

A big sale on cheddar cheese, question on ageing?

Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC May 9, 2014

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Slimy_Okra(2b)Updated May 17, 2014 I don't think it would work. Cheese aging requires some oxygen for the bacteria and those bacteria have to be thriving so that spoilage organisms can't gain a foothold. Any plastic-wrapped cheese always tastes 'off' to me, and the...

Prickly Pear Tunas

Posted by cold_weather_is_evil(9) May 12, 2014

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated May 13, 2014 I was hoping someone who had ever used PP would have an answer for you as I have never done anything with one. Nut I honestly can't think of any reason why it would cause a problem as long as you don't get it too hot. Excess heat ...

Canning Lesson for the Day :-)

Posted by digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35) August 5, 2013

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DestlsUpdated May 10, 2014 OMG!!! This recipe is STILL being recommended! Sad that some people don't have enough respect for others that they feel they can post unsafe recipes just because grandma did it this way & no one's died yet!

Pureed Tomatoes

Posted by donnabaskets(Zone 8a, Central MS) January 26, 2014

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donnabaskets(Zone 8a, Central MS)Updated May 10, 2014 These are all great ideas. Thanks!

Favorite recipe for squash pickles?

Posted by jennieboyer(8) May 1, 2014

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated May 4, 2014 Talking about Linda Lous recipe? Sure. You follow the instructions exactly the same just subbing zukes for cukes. Dave.

Canning soups with milk or butter

Posted by patia October 8, 2006

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bksinaz(z9 AZ)Updated May 1, 2014 My advice would be to create the entire recipe with out the dairy. Can this recipe as is with out the dairy. When you finally open the canned jar to cook, you then can add the dairy stuff.

Canning Heirloom Tomatoes

Posted by mockturtle August 23, 2010

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thatcompostguyUpdated April 29, 2014 I saw on one of those cooking shows one time where they either put tomato juice in a centrifuge to separate it, or they just let the solids settle out. They wanted clear juice for whatever it was they were making. It had all the t...

Blackberry or strawberry pepper jelly/jam recipe

Posted by jennieboyer(8) February 26, 2014

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mellyofthesouth(9a FL)Updated April 28, 2014 When our neighbor's tree had a glut of limes I made lime pepper jelly. I just took two approved recipes - the lime jelly and a pepper jelly, halved each and then combined them. Worked great for that application.

Recipe for Enchilada Sauce/BBQ Sauce

Posted by missemerald(7 (Virginia)) April 25, 2014

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated April 26, 2014 Agree that you can always find the basic recipes at NCHFP or in the Ball Books. If you don't have the books you really need to and NCHFP's site should be bookmarked. Enchilada sauce means very different things to many people but i...

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