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A favorite Zucchini dill pickle recipe?
Posted by KSprairie
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digdirt2Updated Yes, you can pickle zucchini just like cukes using any approved cuke pickling recipe. Zucchini has less water in it than cukes meaning it doesn't dilute the brine as much as cukes do so longer pH stability. However, because of the...
Old Mirro Canner
Posted by soonergrandmom
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digdirt2Updated The lift pin assembly (9709) is the most fragile part so it wouldn't hurt to have a spare. Dave
Good potato for soup?
Posted by michelelc
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michelelcUpdated Thanks Dave! I googled it but didn't find much info. That article was very helpful. I also have Red Norland, but assumed since it was Red, it wasn't good for soup. Sounds like I should use the Red Norland. Yes, the soup is for fre...
Hubby dried a LOT Of red chile' peppers...
Posted by momagain1
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noinwiUpdated Yup, what Dave said. I use my coffee grinder and do small batches. However you grind them, do it in a well ventilated area and let the powder settle before you take the lid off of the grinder/blender. I learned the hard way. I had...
Use the lids that come with the jars?
Posted by timbersmith(6A)
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timbersmith(6A)Updated ok, thanks! I wasn't sure how stupid of a question it was, but I thought I'd better check first since some of the grooves were fairly prominent. Better to be safe than sorry.
I Was Sent The Wrong Pressure Canner So...
Posted by homemadecountrylife(Zone 8A CA)
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jackieblueUpdated Wanted to chime in about the music store selling PC's on Amazon. There is nothing to worry about, they are only the seller on paper. I bought my dehydrator from a camera store via Amazon. But the product was sent directly from the...
Just made Almond-Peach Jam
Posted by tammyinwv(z6/WV)
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tammyinwv(z6/WV)Updated Thanks Dave. improvising is nothing to new to me,lol. I wasnt sure how much extract to add, but when i tasted it, the almond was very subtle. Almost not noticeable. just kindof gave it a warmth in flavor. very nice. Tammy
Can I make some changes in this recipe safely?
Posted by laceyvail(6A, WV)
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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated I would halve the garlic. Tiny pieces end up floating like Carol said and are not attractive in the jar. Deanna
Basic pickle recipe
Posted by KimHat(7)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Apple cider vinegar, as Dave said, tends to the milder. However, it will affect color more than lighter vinegars, and some object to that. I often use white wine vinegar, which also tends to the mild, as opposed to white distilled...
Oven dried tomato storage
Posted by ikea_gw
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cannondUpdated "the "dry on the vine" tomatoes are the heirloom variety called Principe Borghese in Italy" Thank you, Nancy; this is good to know. Do you have any specs on the efficiency of the Excalibur? I winced a bit when ...
Presssure canning soup recipes
Posted by JessicaInOhio
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JessicaInOhioUpdated Dave- Good point about flavor. The longer you cook it, the less good it gets. And it's something I /always/ have around, so why not just wait and add it when I open the jar. Thanks! (p.s. You are a most-patient man. Thank you for ...
After pressure canning, pressure comes back to zero and then...
Posted by JessicaInOhio
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JessicaInOhioUpdated Thanks, Dave. That might be a fun winter thing.
What to do with Cabbage?
Posted by missemerald(7 (Virginia))
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paradisa(Zone 5 NY Adirondacks)Updated When we were first married, 24 years ago, my husbands grandmother showed me how to can. First it was green beans, which she insisted had to be hot packed - but to which I prefer to raw pack, using my ball book guidelines. She also...
Two observations
Posted by GeneTheNewGuy
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nancyofncUpdated If you have an Ace Hardware or Target store, they can order a Presto 23 for $109/$97 and have it delivered to the store at no extra charge, no shipping charge. I get scared looking at what is posted in print and video thinking tha...
Question about Linda Lou's Sweet pickle chunks
Posted by oletimer
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oletimerUpdated Thank you Linda Lou for answering my questions, I am on the second day of heating the syrup they will soon be ready to can.
Weird New Use for Citric Acid
Posted by malna(NJ 5/6)
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jackieblueUpdated So I was curious to see what the new use for citric acid was but getting the label off the jar is what I'm going to comment about. Oil (olive, grape, vegetable, etc.) breaks down adhesive and will remove paper labels pretty easily...
General how to
Posted by backyardbum
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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated Well, the only thing I have come up with over the last 6 years is I make a list at spring cleaning time, count what's on hand and add what I can and put in the pantry. I count again a year later, do the math and figure out how muc...
canning pickles questions
Posted by jen1996
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jen1996Updated Oh my gosh. I think I misunderstood Ball 's instructions. I think maybe the 5 minuted I got was supposted to be 5 additional minutes. I put them all in the fridge. We actually opened them all up (3 jars). They were really good act...
Downsizing canning recipes safely?
Posted by nadjahs9
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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated Yes, downsizing recipes is fine.
Amarillo tx Food preservation class
Posted by luvncannin
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luvncanninUpdated I am looking forward to learning something new. The book included is 18.00 by itself so the class is very reasonable. I go to many food prep trainings through the school but this is my first food preservation class. Kim
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