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Canning dried beans and posole
Posted by thelawoffives
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VBushonUpdated Posole Rojo Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine Prep Time: - 1 hr 10 min Cook Time: - 4 hr 10 min Level - Easy Serves: - 6 to 8 servings Ingredients ⢠3/4 cup dried chiles de arbol ⢠4 or 5 dried ancho chiles ⢠6 clo...
What to do with a dozen cukes too old for pickling?
Posted by NilaJones(7b)
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NilaJones(7b)Updated Thanks, flash, and nice to meet you!
methods or recipes for freezing potatoes
Posted by mabeldingeldine_gw
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digdirt2Updated I'm going to assume you mean french fry shaped potatoes since french fry shaped tomatoes makes no sense. Instructions linked below. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: How to freeze french fries
Digdirt - Canning Pulled Pork
Posted by bcskye
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2ajsmamaUpdated Thanks - just wanted to make sure I had the jars, and I'd like to be able to do it in 1 batch. I have to learn how to use my new PC first, but nice to know that I can get this huge piece of meat out of my freezer soon. I too have ...
Shelly beans?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated No water supply out there - I did water in July when it was so dry, just to keep them alive, but have just been going with what rain we've had since. Thanks, I'll sort of the smaller darker seeds and compost them along with the po...
OK to add booze to roasted peach salsa?
Posted by NilaJones(7b)
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NilaJones(7b)Updated Thanks, folks :). I DO have tequila! And the SWD are winding down for the season, so they might not need it (though I did put out a little jar for them, next to the peaches I have ripening on the counter. I told them, 'Party it up...
Any reasonable way to determine % acid of homemade vinegar?
Posted by NilaJones(7b)
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NilaJones(7b)Updated Thanks, Dave and linda_lou :).
A couple of questions and the NCHFP course
Posted by gardengalrn(5KS)
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gardengalrn(5KS)Updated I'm going to hijack my own thread. I've received tomatoes from 3 different sources this year for canning. I've noticed quite a bit of those white fibrous spots on many fruits from all sources. I used to think this was stink bug ac...
Freezing vs, Canning
Posted by seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)
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NilaJones(7b)Updated ::laughing:: Yes, canning is very popular, here. As are reading, knitting, board games, making music, brewing... and of course we are famous for our coffee drinks :). All things cosy-weather-related! And in the summer, we never se...
Vintage Jars Safe when using new lids?
Posted by mkh6911
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mkh6911Updated Thanks everyone for the responses. They are really good with no scratches, cracks or chips. Old jars have always made me nervous for using. I'm excited to try them out. Thanks again.
pumpkin processing
Posted by teauteau(KC5/6)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Pumpkin butter freezers very well. This is the best long-term storage option. Carol
Tomatillos
Posted by kerryv
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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated Hm, the tomatillos might just have to wait :-) Congratulations and keep us posted on the new addition.
How do you like to preserve your figs?
Posted by NilaJones(7b)
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NilaJones(7b)Updated 450 degrees. And they are AMAZING -- nicely caramelized. I literally lick the pan every time I make them. Wait for it to cool a bit, first, but not too much ;).
Mrs Wage's Salsa
Posted by terrybug
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kerryvUpdated You will see when it turns bad... Around the inside of the rim it will get moldy and gross looking.
Canning nectarines?
Posted by NilaJones(7b)
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NilaJones(7b)Updated >267 quarts Wow! Are you selling them? Or do you just stick a fork in the jar and eat the whole jar, like I used to when I was a teen? :)
Have u seen this?
Posted by terrybug
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terrybugUpdated Good to know, Thanks Dave n myfamilysfarm. Also when spout if down there is a gap from where it goes down which means not really air tight. Thanks Terry
Tweaking the Ball Blue Book Zesty Salsa Recipe
Posted by lisaincolumbus
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lisaincolumbusUpdated Nope, the only major change to the recipe was that I wanted to use twenty cups of tomatoes instead of ten. I wasn't interested in trying a different recipe. I've already done that. So, I'll just add more tomatoes before serving. E...
two recipes same canner
Posted by juliet103
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myfamilysfarmUpdated I usually have leftover brine when I do pickles and I can the brine for use on next batch. I reheat the canned brine before adding to pickling cukes. I love having the brine ready, then when the cukes are ready, so am I. I do this...
food Grinder vs. Food processor
Posted by chickadee__3a(z 3a Ontario)
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myfamilysfarmUpdated My KA is used mainly for tomato juice and applesauce. Since it's just the 2 of us, we don't make alots of breads or goodies. I do pull it out for the Christmas/Thanksgiving cookie baking time, but for a cake mix, I can hand mix it...
Want to make hot sauce
Posted by laceyvail(6A, WV)
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2ajsmamaUpdated Thank Linda, not me - it's her recipe! Oh, and thanks to malna for remembering I made it (much less remembering the blue ribbon)! I've got 1 bih and 1 Douglah pepper this year (indoor plants), I don't think I'll be making hot sauc...
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