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2-in-1 Barbecue Sauce Question
Posted by malna(NJ 5/6)
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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated Thanks for the suggestions. I have gallons of tomato puree in the freezer, so I can experiment a lot. It'll be fun to try a couple of different methods and see which one works best.
Pressing Styrian Pumpkin Seeds
Posted by hostaholic2 z 4, MN
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coffeehaus(7a Central VA)Updated Yum! We were in Styria last fall and enjoyed this oil in many of the local specialties: soups, salads, pasta, etc. I brought back a small can and have been using it like the precious commodity that it is. The processing appears to...
Designing a Home Canning Kitchen
Posted by lamb_abbey_orchards(5A / Midcoast Maine)
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woozer.007Updated I am hoping to see how this canning kitchen works.
Pickled eggplant recipe
Posted by CaraRose
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Eggplants is TOUGH. It should be cooked well before pickling. Otherwise it will be spongy. When you open it and taste it, if it is spongy and tough then probably did not cook it long enough.
I thought pureed was a no- no
Posted by PirateJeni
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myfamilysfarmUpdated double post This post was edited by myfamilysfarm on Tue, Sep 24, 13 at 19:37
okra seed, can be roasted and eaten???
Posted by jeanwedding(6 ky)
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digdirt2Updated I don't recall ever seeing a discussion here about it but who knows. Can't find one with the search. Sounds good in theory as other than their small size, if you can roast all sorts of other seeds why not okra? Put enough butter a...
Italian Beef
Posted by ekgrows(5 - Northern Illinois)
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digdirt2Updated Glad to hear it was a success with your family. Been a favorite in ours for many, many years. Dave
How long to freeze tomatoes just to peel them?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated I think it is a matter of choice and convenience. If you want to make paste, and are using one of them crusher/juicer machines that separated the pulp, there would be no need to peel. If you want to can whole for your own use agai...
Ball's Dilly Beans-how spicy are they?
Posted by happygardener23
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digdirt2Updated You can always just leave the cayenne pepper out of any recipe. It isn't required for any reason, just flavoring. Dave
Pressure canning apples
Posted by lyndapaz(6)
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lyndapaz(6)Updated Thanks, linda lou. I thought that might be the case. But saw the times for PC and thought I'd double check. Will can without clear gel. Thanks again.
Applesauce - rolling boil
Posted by kristadarin
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lpinkmountain(5b/6a border PA)Updated I have the same problem with almost all my canning, I can't seem to get the temps they recommend when I use my canning thermometer. I think that these thermometers are just way off. I have ruined a few things by trusting my thermo...
Sun Dried Tomatoes
Posted by brokenbar(Mexico 23 00 N, 102 00 W)
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nana-to-7Updated Do the tomatoes packed in oil need to be sealed after they've been soaked in wine and dipped in vinegar? It sounds like they can be stored on a shelf but I want to be sure. If they need to be sealed would a water bath work?
Ended up with more jars than recipe states
Posted by judydel
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judydelUpdated Phewf! I feel like I dodged a bullet, lol. THANKS!!
Jar popped when I opened it
Posted by missemerald(7 (Virginia))
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digdirt2Updated Yes that link is the approved method and it works great. You just drain off the broth after opening the jars and before cooking/heating to eat. I always use broth, not water but since it will continue cooking in the PC I don't see...
Pickling Cucumbers sat too long; Skin is rubbing off
Posted by kathy_in_washington(Zone 8 Sequim,WA)
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myfamilysfarmUpdated Picking those little bitty pickles are terrible on the back, and it takes alot to make a box. I only use pickling cukes, instead of the regular cukes. They are drier and have small seed cavities. I love Mrs. Wages pickling packets...
Success! I canned green beans!
Posted by missemerald(7 (Virginia))
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digdirt2Updated Gives you such a great sense of accomplishment doesn't it? And that feeling never fades no matter how many years to do canning! Keep up the good work. Dave
How to measure peppers?
Posted by commgardener11
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated That's 100% vinegar plus lemon juice, and 6 cups peppers when chopped won't yield that great an amount, so between the acid and the cooking (which will acidify everything), I doubt there's an issue anyway. If I were making that re...
Substituting fresh dill for dill seed
Posted by judydel
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Since the pickling solution is 100% vinegar I don't see any reason why you couldn't. However, I'm not sure in this recipe the fresh dill will hold up as well as the seed. That's just a guess, though, and you may find the fresh wor...
Is this recipe safe?
Posted by NilaJones(7b)
57 Comments
NilaJones(7b)Updated I edited my above message to clarify it, because someone pointed out to me that the original version could be construed to mean that I thought the accusations against Dave were true and/or appropriate. I hate to imagine that anyon...
Concord Grape Jam Newbie
Posted by mrsg47
11 Comments
calliope(6)Updated Congrats on your success. There is nothing, no matter how exotic smells any more earthy, and wonderful than grapes simmering.
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