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Shelf life?
Posted by gardengalrn(5KS)
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gardengalrn(5KS)Updated Apology accepted. We are all entitled to our passionate opinions;)
can piclkles be caned without heat ?
Posted by xcaret(Calgary Alberta)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Posted by floral_uk 8/9 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 10, 13 at 7:47 It also depends on whether you are in the US or not. In Europe it is standard practice not to process high vinegar pickles and high sugar jams at all. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^...
Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia) Pad Salsa to Can
Posted by nancyofnc
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nancyofncUpdated I believe I will do some sampling (fresh) and take the BWB'd product to my state's food safety lab for testing. I was considering the taste of the opuntia pads which may be more vegetable flavor than the tart flavor of tomatillos ...
How Do They Can Commercially ?
Posted by seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)
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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated Aseptic packaging is a fascinating process. The containers are sterilized separately from the food using a 30% H2O2 solution (hydrogen peroxide). The food (broth, tomatoes, whatever) is heated up to 295 degrees F for just a few se...
what to do with frozen rasberries
Posted by michelelc
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michelelcUpdated Thanks for all the ideas! I think I'll defrost and strain some of the seeds out, them make jam. I think I would like to use a few whole berries for some nice texture, but not all because it would be too seedy.
Pressure canning in old jars?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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NilaJones(7b)Updated Great link, ajsmama. Now I know how to filter radioactive fallout out of drinking water. I am not sure how I feel about that.
Can I can this?
Posted by kriswrite(zone 8)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated I though the OP wanted to "CAN" it as the title said : "Can I can this ?"
Did I mess up this salsa?
Posted by NilaJones(7b)
25 Comments
NilaJones(7b)Updated Thanks, folks. I won't worry about this (extremely acidic) salsa. And thanks Dave, for the chuckles :).
Book Version
Posted by DenisePA11
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DenisePA11Updated I am learning so much! Thanks!
Next Ball Live Online Demo - PCing Chili
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated Since they weren't really taking questions then, I bet they were just referring to some discussions on their FB page about someone being nervous about PCing. I don't know why it was on a live feed, maybe just b/c they've done all ...
Baking powder in canning
Posted by lucylarou
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digdirt2Updated She used baking powder, not baking soda. But you are right that neither one has any role/use in canning food. Dave
How would I carmelise figs for jam?
Posted by NilaJones(7b)
10 Comments
NilaJones(7b)Updated >"I did the baked ones first." So, are you saying that you roasted them in the oven first and then put them in the skillet? Or, did you start with a fresh batch in the skillet? I did some of each :). And my freezer is...
Chicken stock/soup different recipes/processing times?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated I was confused to see that NCHFP "stock" had any meat in it, I was trying to see if my "soup" or (with veggies strained out) "stock" fit with any of these processing times, I wasn't trying to make the...
Forgot to adjust time for high altitude in canning
Posted by AvalonSunrise
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated I find notes really helpful, I keep note cards in my canner when its stored. Yield (ie how many pounds of tuna gave me x number of jars), how many jars of something we used a previous year, all kinds of things I think I will remem...
TSM tomato strainer
Posted by AdamWV
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myfamilysfarmUpdated I would love to have that 'slave labor' again to help. My grandkids don't live with us, so we get help when we do. After about 15 years using the fruit/vegetable juicer/strainer on the Kitchenaid, we had to replace the body. It ha...
Can I safely can kiwi jam?
Posted by NilaJones(7b)
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NilaJones(7b)Updated Seysonn, I sometimes find your comments helpful, but more often you seem to be interacting with others on the forum in a way that reads as abrasive and confrontational. That doesn't work very well with the culture of this forum, w...
pomona's universal pectin
Posted by drew51 SE MI Z5b/6a(5b/6a)
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myfamilysfarmUpdated I haven't found low-sugar liquid, but haven't found it to be 'iffy' as long as it's not expired. It's expiration date is right on, 1 month over, forget it. My low-sugar pectin (Dutch Jell Lite) isn't a 2 part pectin, and the measu...
Crypto and Apples
Posted by sosusie
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Some public health documents do continue to recommend dilute solutions of soap or bleach for sanitizing of fruits and vegetables, so there does appear to be disagreement on that issue. I was surprised in reading a WHO study (World...
Carol's Hot n Sweet Confetti Jelly question
Posted by Kathy Fanning
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated I remember Annie talking about making Habanero Gold for a canning class and of all times for the pectin to fail. The jam didn't even set up. I agree. People think because it's a commercial product it's 100% reliable and it's not. ...
Extra headspace in last pickle jar
Posted by jrypka
2 Comments
digdirt2Updated I'd agree that even though it is already 2 months old it is probably safe to eat - assuming you used a safe pickling recipe with sufficient vinegar in it to begin with. Some sources recommended max fridge storage of no more than 6...
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