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Bring to Boil - An Important Note

Posted by nancyofnc July 1, 2013

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digdirt2Updated July 12, 2013 Good info and it never hurts to be reminded of it. Dave

Has anyone been able to do canning on a glass top stove?

Posted by painterlady September 6, 2010

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kalindi615Updated July 11, 2013 Magnoliantn, I am not sure if your glass top is different than mine, but the first thing I made on my glass top when I got it was a marmalade.... which not being used to the setting I promptly boiled all over my nice new cooktop. ...

Pressure canning lemon curd?

Posted by elinoire November 12, 2006

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myfamilysfarmUpdated July 11, 2013 Since the recipe said BWB, then why did you try to pressure can it. Some things come out right if you process wrong. As my grandson (who is just learning to sew) says, follow directions.

Can I can these pickles with a BWB?

Posted by food_lover July 10, 2013

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digdirt2Updated July 10, 2013 Do you think there would be any concern about canning the same recipe but using zucchini instead of cucumbers. Please understand that this is already a do-at-your-own-risk canning recipe since it has never been lab tested. It is w...

Annie's Salsa

Posted by lilmomo July 16, 2009

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msmarieh(Z5/N IL)Updated July 10, 2013 Well we are in 2013 now and I just wanted to check back to be sure there were never any salsa updates that would have impacted this recipe?? Otherwise, I'll assume it stands at 1 cup vinegar (lemon juice/etc.).

Favorite Lavender to Cook With?

Posted by xeno(6) July 4, 2013

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alison(6b/OH)Updated July 10, 2013 Hidcote is what I use -- simply because it makes the best sachets, so that's what I grow. I've only canned lavender in a peach jam, and used the flowers in that, but I've cooked with the leaves as well. Definitely need a light han...

Wondering why certain things can't be pressure canned

Posted by diane5770(4) March 25, 2013

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msmarieh(Z5/N IL)Updated July 10, 2013 There's no reason why your husband couldn't throw some minute rice or thin pasta into the soup and let it cook as the soup warms up.

Locally Grown Oats

Posted by skeip May 17, 2013

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msmarieh(Z5/N IL)Updated July 10, 2013 You could also do oat pancakes instead of a bread product. :)

recanning

Posted by bermentrout July 10, 2013

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digdirt2Updated July 10, 2013 Agree with the above. You most likely opened them too soon. Most recipes say a minimum of 6 weeks wait. And reprocessing will indeed result in very mushy pickles. So the best method is to add a bit of sugar to the jar after you op...

Cucumber recipes

Posted by missemerald(7 (Virginia)) July 9, 2013

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digdirt2Updated July 9, 2013 Consider Linda Lou's Sweet Pickle Chunks. They always get rave reviews. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Linda Lou's Sweet Pickles

Succotash Question

Posted by uaskigyrl(7) July 9, 2013

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digdirt2Updated July 9, 2013 Agree with Malna that they'd be mush. You can use dried limas - you can buy a 2# bag for about $2 - and rehydrate per the canning dried peas and beans quick rehydrate instructions and then add to the other vegetables or you can ma...

Your best no- and low-sugar-added recipes

Posted by brittanyw(8a) July 5, 2013

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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated July 7, 2013 I'm sitting here laughing about the imperial vs. metric measurements.... Being (almost) one of the AARP generation (will be 50 in a few days and just got that darned card in the mail) I'm "used to" the imperial, but I'm ...

When to pick spaghetti squash

Posted by calm1(6) July 6, 2013

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calm1(6)Updated July 7, 2013 Thanks everyone appreciate the help.

Need advice from the safety police re:annie's salsa

Posted by NnanH July 7, 2013

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NnanHUpdated July 7, 2013 Perhaps I should have said, Safety expert! Thanks for the info. I reviewed the 2012 thread on the details. Since the instructions are so specific, I wanted to be sure. Thanks for the quick reply.

new to canning

Posted by cb-garden(6b heatzone 7 Perry county tn) July 6, 2013

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bcskyeUpdated July 7, 2013 Welcome to canning! Hope you enjoy it as much as the rest of us do.

harvesting tomatillos ...

Posted by djonesc(zone 5/99022 - spokane area) September 16, 2008

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Creek-side(5)Updated July 7, 2013 This is my first time growing tomatillos. I'm not exactly sure where to go from here. They are starting to lose their husks, but they are white. Is that normal?. I had one fall off the vine completely yesterday, and it was all whi...

Does anyone have a raw pack salsa recipe for pressure canning?

Posted by TxMarti(8a DFW) July 4, 2013

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digdirt2Updated July 6, 2013 Best as I understand the difference between pico and salsa is that pico isn't cooked at all and uses no vinegar. So the closest I have come to pico (and it isn't real of course because it is cooked when canned) is a modification o...

Hot pepper jelly - can I use banana peppers instead of bell?

Posted by jennieboyer(8) June 30, 2013

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jennieboyer(8)Updated July 6, 2013 Thanks - I plan to use sweet bananas. I may try a batch with just a few hot bananas but then use mild jalapenos. Will see how it goes!

Air bubbles in jam

Posted by Han123(5a) July 5, 2013

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myfamilysfarmUpdated July 5, 2013 I love the butter reaction. I used to skim, skim and skim--just about wearing my arm out. A pat of butter and all that is gone. I now keep the butter available every time I start a batch. Air bubbles just make it look not as prett...

Rose of Sharon - how to dry for tea??

Posted by Danielle Zzzz June 25, 2013

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Danielle ZzzzUpdated July 4, 2013 Oh but I'm glad you posted this because I didn't get (or missed) a notification for that post so hadn't seen it -Thanks!! If anyone is looking here is the answer I got: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/hibisc/msg06200712135...

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