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Pickling Questions and Concerns
Posted by funissa
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digdirt2Updated supposed to age them at least a few weeks. What I can't find the answer to is this: Do I need to re-can them in a water bath, or will they mellow after the seal has been broken? Anyone know? Assuming you used one of the approved c...
BWB alternative
Posted by tco517
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated The only canning procedure I know of that fills a water bath up to the neck of the jars is from Oregon State Extension. It's canned walnuts, so basically it uses a BWB to vacuum-seal the jars, nothing else. Personally, I can't eve...
Time Frame for Canning Quality?
Posted by blackcows
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jimnginger(9)Updated Dave is so right. The color of pickles will suffer if you let them sit on a shelf for one year. They will "dull down" and not show as well. If you use fresh dill, it will not be a green in the jar. If you store these pic...
Canned BBQ recipe check?
Posted by Lisa218
9 Comments
digdirt2Updated Does this time of 20 min. pressure canner sound OK? No way to know. It is just a guess on how to process what is a cooking, not a canning, recipe and that is never recommended. The real issue with your recipe is the thickeners use...
Can I Seal the Jars Again?
Posted by blackcows
3 Comments
blackcowsUpdated Thanks for the replies....I guess we will just keep it on the safe side and give them to my mother in law to eat ;)
What to do with green beans?
Posted by tlyvonne(z6 KS)
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digdirt2Updated Make pickles out of them - Dilly Beans or 3 bean salad. Personally when they get like that I just let them dry on the vine and then save them for seed to plant the following year. Dave
Wondering if I goofed
Posted by GeneTheNewGuy
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated First I wanted to clarify that jam is in no way comparable to tomatoes. Jam is high-acid and high-sugar and is processed to extend shelf life not for safety reasons. So if Granny wants to open-kettle-can and then just invert the j...
Freezing watery veggies
Posted by 2ajsmama
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kastleUpdated I've frozen grilled zuc/summer squash & eggplant before. The thawed texture was a little mushy but there was great flavor so I pur�ed (when thawed) to make dip or a soup with a little smokiness. If you like Greek food, I ...
dont want these pickles to explode
Posted by gdnh(5)
14 Comments
digdirt2Updated Sure the recipe is very heavy on salt - that's obvious to most of us. But that goes with choosing to use this particular recipe despite all its flaws - like the author apparently believes that doubling salt means you can cut ferme...
Canning cherry tomatoes?
Posted by Denise-LL
5 Comments
jimnginger(9)Updated Thanks Dave. Jim
Recommend a food mill
Posted by GeneTheNewGuy
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digdirt2Updated Lots of discussions here about this. The Roma or Victorio - the models with the screw on base not the vacuum suction base, are the ones commonly recommended. They are sold in several places so shop around for the best price. Dave ...
? for Carol (or anyone else who has canned cornichons)
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated I ended up buying grocery store tarragon today - picked the cornichons yesterday but they didn't sell at market - guess no one pickles. Tried skeip's recipe - I assume that's sitting at room temp for 12 hours, then refrigerate? Ho...
Anyone make their own garlic powder? Tips?
Posted by sunnibel7 Md 7(7)
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sunnibel7 Md 7(7)Updated Have been crazy with picking and processing, just thought to check back on this, glad I did! So that would work out to roughly 1 Tbsp salt per 8 cups garlic, great. No mysteries why my little batch turned out too salty :) And than...
Jar size and processing time question
Posted by Tracy93(6)
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Tracy93(6)Updated Thank you! I also appreciate you answering my question so quickly. I can get this done today!
Finished product doesn't look right
Posted by Denise-LL
3 Comments
Denise-LLUpdated Thanks!
Very small peaches
Posted by luvncannin
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jxbrownUpdated If I could find some tiny peaches, I would make a batch of whole, pickled peaches.
Most amazing gift
Posted by lilycrazy(Zone 5- Iowa)
6 Comments
luvncanninUpdated That is a great gift. Have fun with it. Kim
Pickled Banana pepper recipe for refigeration
Posted by bucktales
11 Comments
dspen(5b/6a)Updated Thanks for the responses. I have been lurking and reading, just wanted to make sure I am doing it right. Been canning for over 50 years and I know that things progress. I just had never heard of that kind of preservation. Thanks t...
Ball Wide-Mouth Pint-and-a-Half Jars
Posted by mapleleafquilt(z9CA,Sunset15)
25 Comments
soonergrandmomUpdated I bought one case at Lowe's tonight for $10.99 for a case of 9 jars. I also saw 12 ounce jelly jars at Walmart.
Buckled lids
Posted by momagain1
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jimnginger(9)Updated 1. Can't believe you would let jars sit so long before processing that the contents spoil. Can't believe you would cook spoiled food for canning and not notice it was falling apart and stinking. 2. Not an issue. If you cooked the ...
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