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Ball PCing Webinar Oct 10 noon PDT
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated Just wondering since I had that siphoning problem with PCing tomatoes if a wrench would have helped. I won't spend $10 (even though they have free shipping today with code BEANS10) but for $7 or less I might have picked up the one...
Pressure canning soup
Posted by austinb82(USDA 8)
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2ajsmamaUpdated I don't know rules about mentioning brand names here but it's a big chicken farm on the East coast, I believe they ship nationwide, Jim took over the business from his father Frank if that helps? Thanks for clearing that up about ...
Water seepage into kraut crock? What happened?
Posted by coloradocrock
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coloradocrockUpdated Hi. No hairline cracks in the trough. I may try to get in touch with Gartopf to see about their manufacturing tolerances on the crocks. But more importantly, armed with a whole lot more information and some experience, I'm really ...
Help. what happened Dilly Beans?
Posted by Jomama2013
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myfamilysfarmUpdated I had that happen with the WM Mainstay lids, just a few of them, and I had NOT tightened them too tight. I've talked to a couple of other people with the same problem, but only with the Mainstay WM lids.
Confused about pressure cookers/canners
Posted by JHarts
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myfamilysfarmUpdated As a farmers market vendor for years, we love you as customers. If you ask, some of your vendors can help you with your questions. Many are long-time canners, lots of us can our excess. Most are NOT certified canners, just very ex...
Apple Chutney
Posted by murphy_zone7
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murphy_zone7Updated Thank you both so much. Murphy
too much salt in pickled ginger
Posted by veeta
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated I pickle ginger (sliced thins) in vinegar. Taste great and never a need to seal, can, or refrigerate.
Another Pickle Crisp Question
Posted by murkey(6)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Calcium Chloride It is a FIRMING agent. It tastes like table salt(Sodium chloride) , even stronger and bitter. Amazingly, it is also used as foliar spray to combat calcium deficiency in plants like tomatoes, peppers. ................
Saurkraut
Posted by PaulaBlanch
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gardenmom(z4 WA)Updated Congratulations. I didn't get any cabbages harvested last year, so this year we did quite a bit, too. I ended up canning 27 pints and 5 quarts. Since there's just the 2 of us anymore, pints suit us better. My daughter and her husb...
Urgently need canning experts opinion on what to do!!
Posted by maddy123
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated It really is an issue of your comfort level. Depending upon the size/thickness of the peppers they may or may not have been completely acidified by the vinegar. If the vinegar was heated, so much better. In that case, there's not ...
Help! PC not venting properly
Posted by lyndapaz(6)
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lyndapaz(6)Updated Well, replaced gasket, pop-up and tightened everything. Don't know which fixed it, but canner venting fine now and flapping sound is gone. Working like a well-oiled machine. Thanks again, Dave. Now on to the green beans. My grandm...
Onions versus celery
Posted by tishtoshnm Zone 6/NM
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tishtoshnm Zone 6/NMUpdated That taco sauce sounds closer to Heinz 57 than it does to the chili sauce I am thinking of. But, it also sounds good so please report on any success you have with it.
Can canning lids be reused?
Posted by Deane-10
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digdirt2Updated Over the years, many people have used and reused things that 'shouldn't' but got by with Well said. People do lots of things they shouldn't do. Sometimes for valid reasons but usually just because they don't know any better. Just ...
Saute Bell Pepper Leaves & Toasted Garlic
Posted by zone8butteCA
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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated I've never thought about even trying the leaves of pepper or tomatoes! I do love to smell them and I'm going to give a try at cooking them after reading this post. Thanks for the links Jill and Rodney!
Method for ripening green tomatoes
Posted by bananastand(4b)
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digdirt2Updated No it's been around since pioneer days and works, for the most part. Some will rot and some won't ripen but the majority will. The main problem is all the wrapping and unwrapping and re-wrapping to check them every few days. No bi...
Canning for a New Generation
Posted by lyndapaz(6)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated I have a copy of So Easy to Preserve and like it because I prefer print for the kitchen. It's just nice to be able to refer to a book, but that's my orientation. The USDA guide is available online and can be downloaded by chapter ...
Preserving dried tomatoes
Posted by weedlady(Central OH 6)
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weedlady(Central OH 6)Updated David52, while not really visible in either photo, the tomatoes are well-seasoned. Before roasting, I drizzle a very light layer of EVOO in the pans and once the 'maters are layered in, sprinkle the lot with a dried herb/garlic mi...
NCHFP "Choice Salsa"
Posted by mom2wildboys(RI zone6)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated No, but thanks for posting the link. I did see one of their earlier studies testing how much lemon or lime juice would be needed for any amount of onions or peppers, so I'm not surprised to see their data now "translated"...
Help ASAP - Apple Cinnamon Jelly?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated We're going to have to try this with the store-bought juice (I've used it before with NS pectin for pepper jelly so I know it will work). Might cut sugar in half since candy has sugar and using the NS pectin - does seem like an aw...
is this a good deal??
Posted by ristau5741(6)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Thanks marz8 I like tha Fagor. especially the ELECTRIC feature of it thay should be more energy efficient. I also like it SLOW cooker, RICE cooker feature,. Sounds interesting.
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