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Posted by Jeanne52 February 17, 2014

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digdirt2Updated February 17, 2014 There are only 3 approved brand names of pressure canners - Presto, All American, and Mirro. Mirro is no longer recommended as the company was sold and while the older models are good the newer ones are full of problems. The most ...

how to store beets

Posted by michelelc November 9, 2013

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bdot_z9_caUpdated February 17, 2014 I have not tried roasting and freezing, though it sounds intriguing. What is best for reheating those? I have steamed in pressure cooker, quickly peeled and diced, then covered with raw vinegar while still quite hot and put them i...

Does this sound like a deal?

Posted by 2ajsmama January 29, 2014

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bdot_z9_caUpdated February 17, 2014 I would jump at $1 per lb for grass fed beef bones. Around here, local pastured pork and lamb bones are $2 per lb, and a nice, meaty beef knuckle bone is $5 per lb. I also really like the beef shank crosscuts at $4 per lb, nice le...

Pecan pie, what's your favorite recipe?

Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC November 15, 2013

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bdot_z9_caUpdated February 17, 2014 Anyone tried xylitol in pecan pies? I use it for one pumpkin pie and one batch of cranberry chutney at Thanksgiving, for my MIL. It works well for those, and it is a 1 for 1 crystallized substance, so maybe??

Wanted: canning recipes w/curry!

Posted by Monique_CA(z9 CA mothrlode) December 15, 2007

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magician176(Rep ie)Updated February 14, 2014 Hello Monique, Here is a traditional South Africa curried fish recipe that can be canned! There are different recipes, but good one's like this is hard to come by. Please go to this website! http://www.food.com/recipe/curried-pick...

New to pressure Canning - help me troubleshoot

Posted by cjzimmer December 29, 2011

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mccallUpdated February 13, 2014 If you notice what I said in my first post the Fagor 10 qt is SAFE to use for canning as directed. I did not say it was the IDEAL canner, a lot of this thread had to do with if it was even safe. It Is. As I said I have a 23 qt Pre...

Pawpaw jam

Posted by CaraRose September 20, 2013

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myfamilysfarmUpdated February 12, 2014 I don't have pics and won't until August, if I can find them before the animals do. Our ripen in August, must be different trees.

Heritage Ball Jars

Posted by malna(NJ 5/6) January 25, 2014

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2ajsmamaUpdated February 11, 2014 Just got an email - they have blue and green lids and bands now. I was excited until I clicked the link and saw the price - almost $1 each ($5.95 for 6)! Now, if they brought out a replica of the old zinc lids I might be tempted t...

Protecting your garden

Posted by twolips(z6AZ) January 6, 2014

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twolips(z6AZ)Updated February 9, 2014 Thanks Donna, smaller critters are what I'm aiming at, as well as the birds. Being able to take it down/apart/store, easy to get into for harvest, and still allow for sun and rain.

Harsch Crocks Gone From Market

Posted by cannond November 19, 2013

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cannondUpdated February 8, 2014 This is a follow up on the Ohio Stoneware European style crock. I decanted it today, which is a much longer time than the original six week ferment. I did this on the advice of a seasoned fermenter who insists longer time in the c...

Why a plastic or wooden spatula to go around the edge of jar?

Posted by elisa_z5 February 4, 2014

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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated February 7, 2014 If you wish to check further the Virginia Tech document at the link re-iterates the recommendation to avoid metal. I might add that statistically one person's experience, even 45-years' worth, is not sufficient to disprove a point...

Best white beans for canning

Posted by pixie_lou February 3, 2014

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elisa_z5Updated February 4, 2014 much longer shelf life than dried? I thought dried lasted nearly forever, no? I just did my very first pressure canning, and I'm ready to branch out. I've got so many dried beans from my garden, and never end up eating them becaus...

Canning venison - raw pack

Posted by ryseryse_2004 February 4, 2014

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2ajsmamaUpdated February 4, 2014 Haven't hot packed meat yet but based on raw pack beef cubes I did I have to say hot pack is probably better. Just looking for clarification since you said hot pack needed for defatting, and venison called for *added* fat!

Fermenting question - salt quantities?

Posted by pixie_lou January 28, 2014

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digdirt2Updated February 2, 2014 Have used both. Never noticed any difference in the results. Good point Steve but it also helps if one uses the type of salt called for in the instructions since that is what the weight/measurement in the recipe is based on - the ...

Climbing spinach and climbing okra

Posted by jude31(6 E Tn) September 8, 2008

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myfamilysfarmUpdated February 2, 2014 Do not eat Malabar spinach if you take digitalis. They interact.

VERY small batch of butter - hand mixer?

Posted by jennieboyer(8) January 26, 2014

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seasydeUpdated January 30, 2014 Do you have a blender? It works well for us.

Pear Juice using Breville Juicer

Posted by orphanannie(6b Ontario) August 19, 2010

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myfamilysfarmUpdated January 29, 2014 I prefer to strain my juice thru cheesecloth or cotton before I can the juice. I had never heard of Breville juicer.

Marmalade question

Posted by cloud_swift January 2, 2014

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bustergordonUpdated January 28, 2014 cloud_swift, what proportions/method did you use for the lime marmalade and the orange/lime/lemon mix? I have many pounds of persian limes that I need to can this weekend... Thanks!

Serving breakfast for 20 people, how much sausage to buy?

Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC January 24, 2014

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thatcompostguyUpdated January 27, 2014 You could make your own and save even more. Pork shoulder/butts have been on sale recently for as little as $1.25 or $1.50 per pound. They were out when I got there last time, but it does happen. Pork Loins hit $1.99 quite often. ...

Botulinum confusion.

Posted by ChileKat January 26, 2014

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calliope(6)Updated January 26, 2014 Yep, botulism spores are actually a natural part of the garden environment. It's just when they proliferate and start producing toxin one becomes ill ingesting them. There is also wound botulism, where the spores enter a wound and...

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