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Posted by GeneTheNewGuy July 18, 2012

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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated July 19, 2012 I agree with what Dave said: "Freezing tomatoes whole for later processing, with or without the cores." I have just washed them thrown them in a bag and froze them too. It works great when you are pushed for time, which ...

Swapping weights on canners

Posted by dgkritch(Z8 OR) July 16, 2012

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Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)Updated July 19, 2012 I have never been asked this before, so I don't honestly know if the vent pipes and all can be swapped out. Let us know when you find out.

Bell Peppers

Posted by GeneTheNewGuy July 18, 2012

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momagain1Updated July 19, 2012 stuffing them and then freeze them is a GREAT idea for a quick frozen, healthy meal!

Small Sport peppers...

Posted by momagain1 July 18, 2012

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digdirt2Updated July 18, 2012 Don't know Steak N Shake but I assume they are some sort of pickled peppers on the table since that is what most restaurants have? Are they sweet or hot? NCHFP has the canning instruction for both types. Suggest you also use Pickl...

morton salt recipe for mango lime salsa - safe?

Posted by hubcap_annie July 15, 2012

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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated July 18, 2012 Thank you. It's always great to have a new recipe to add to the archive and even better to know how Morton develops its recipes. Carol

Anyone use Ball Kosher Dill Pickle Mix recipe?

Posted by KSprairie July 12, 2012

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junelynn(7NC)Updated July 18, 2012 You can order it from Bulkfoods.com That's where I got mine from...

Pickle Crisp and Relish

Posted by KSprairie July 18, 2012

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digdirt2Updated July 18, 2012 I never make dill relish as we don't use it for anything. We always make the Sweet Relish recipe. But yes you can add more dill (dried) but take care with it as others have reported it can get bitter on the shelf if overdone. That...

Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate

Posted by janisj July 14, 2012

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klfloridaUpdated July 18, 2012 I made this a few days ago and it is wonderful. It took a lot of lemons - wished I had made it when lemons were plentiful. I candied the lemon peels also; they are still drying in my oven. I will probably pressure seal them today ...

Annie you are my HERO!

Posted by Jamie M July 14, 2012

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junelynn(7NC)Updated July 17, 2012 Yea boy! I entered it in the fair in 2009! It got TOP in the salsa group, then a double blue ribbon for TOPS in the pickling group! Two blue ribbon Salsa!! (Annie knows about this too...)....

Thank you Linda Lou!

Posted by KSprairie July 16, 2012

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KSprairieUpdated July 17, 2012 Thank you!!

Preserving plum in alcohol

Posted by davimink July 16, 2012

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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated July 17, 2012 Don't forget to eat the plums! LOL I know a guy that makes some "kind of illegal" whiskey with all kinds of fruit. It's only illegal because he makes too much according to the Feds. He doesn't sell it, he just likes to s...

I'm confused about canning pressures!

Posted by Janellk64 July 15, 2012

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Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)Updated July 17, 2012 Even a brand new gauge must be tested before you use it. They are often off by as much as 4 lb. right from the start.. Meaning that gauge could be unsafe to use. Then, as was said, if you did not vent it for the full 10 min. your ...

Terrible Peaches

Posted by skeip July 16, 2012

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Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)Updated July 17, 2012 I would turn them into peach brandy jam.

Any great recipes for Harsch Crock Dill Pickles ?

Posted by green_grandma(5A) July 15, 2012

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cannondUpdated July 16, 2012 Green Grandma, I don't have the original version so I can't compare. This latest version has two chapters that deal with fermentation; one called Fermented Pickles and the other is Sauerkraut, Kimchi, and Other Cabbage Pickles. Th...

Freezing peppers before canning?

Posted by jennieboyer(8) July 16, 2012

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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated July 16, 2012 One thing you can do to avoid processing one or two jars is to make another recipe that uses the same processing time (usually would be another type of pickle). You can combine a few jars of each batch to get a full load, or at le...

Gifting fresh basil

Posted by tomatotomata July 14, 2012

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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated July 16, 2012 I agree, in water is best. However, if you just can't transport in a vase, you can wrap the stems in a very damp paper towel and place in a large ziploc bag with the top left open. I second the opinion to let them take the amount ...

Jar types question

Posted by GeneTheNewGuy July 15, 2012

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jimnginger(9)Updated July 16, 2012 Type of product being canned. Try filling regular jars with chicken pieces. If you can get them in, you can't get them out when canned unless you tear them out in little pieces. The new 24 ounce Ball jars are better than pint jars...

Pressure canning beans: beans sit above the liquid after canning

Posted by JessicaInOhio July 16, 2012

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JessicaInOhioUpdated July 16, 2012 Thanks, Dave. I did have a little trouble maintaining steady pressure. It was up at 15 for a while before I could keep it at a steady 11 psi. And it sounds like I need to put fewer beans in too. Practice, practice! I'm glad I star...

Question about mincemeat ingredients

Posted by pqtex July 14, 2012

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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated July 15, 2012 I will remember what you said about liqueur macerated fruit sans spices. I do have two bottles of Williams pear brandy, so I have no shortage of "alcoholic pear" I could use in future batches! Carol

Tomatoes

Posted by rebel215 July 15, 2012

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digdirt2Updated July 15, 2012 Ok but you will still have all the liquid. Note that crushed tomatoes is with no added liquid. Nest time pick one of the 4 methods and stick to its directions for safety sake. :) How to can tomatoes: http://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can3_...

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