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Dehydrated wasabi peas
Posted by tracydr(9b)
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tracydr(9b)Updated Thanks so much! I've bookmarked it and will get the powdered wasabi next time I hit the Asian market. I think it looks like it should work well. Now I wish I could figure out those crispy, dehydrated okra and the wonderful, very e...
Grapefruit ginger pepper glaze for pork, fish etc
Posted by corrie22
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Glad to help. I didn't realize when I copied-and-pasted that those silly extra characters would appear at the front. (Originally they were bullets.) Just ignore them. The numbers are correct. Carol
how to store brussel sprouts
Posted by michelelc
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Remove and store in ziplock bag in the fridge or for longer storage, blanch and freeze them. Dave
Canning Project: Heirloom Tomato Salsa
Posted by billbird2111
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Mellee9Updated All that hoopla and hullabaloo, and it turned out to be perfectly safe after all. I wonder why all the naysayers and fear mongers who posted earlier in this thread did not come back and congratulate Bill. He did go the "extra...
Need answers fast.
Posted by kikistreehouse
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated You don't have to cook foods for 30 minutes. It's 10 minutes or 20 minutes at a rolling boil, depending upon the density of the food (for example, canned creamed corn is very dense). And that recommendation applies only if there's...
Canning pickled eggs can be safe
Posted by pickled_eggs
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Mellee9Updated Over the years I have read many enjoyable posts from this forum. I never thought to register until now because I rarely register for any forum. However, this time I really thought I HAD to register just so I could post this. Safet...
Questions regarding homemade dry seasonings.
Posted by soilent_green
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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated I'll see if I can answer some of your questions. #1 - If you have the freezer space, it's best to store there. It will prolong the life of your herbs. However, it isn't necessary. If they are dried sufficiently, they are shelf sta...
Corn worms and bad spots on tomatoes
Posted by kikistreehouse
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Thats how I would assume it. Am I wrong? Nope, that sounds right to me. When it comes to most fruits and vegetables the bad/damaged tissue that needs to be removed is pretty obvious. Dave
Mamas Magic Biscuit Bowl!
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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CharcuterieUpdated I think the mistake people make with biscuits is not having a wet enough dough, not using soft enough wheat and not preheating their oven hot enough. I preheat to 450 and make a very sticky dough using Lily White Flour and a mixtu...
Use an oven bag inside a pressure cooker??
Posted by dancinglemons(7B VA)
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jimnginger(9)Updated I often cook rice or beans in a light weight stainless steel bowl with a folded band of aluminum foil under it to lift bowl when food cooked. Water is added to the bottom of the pot, a rack inserted, and foil covers bowl and conte...
Help how much pectin in grapefruit marmalade
Posted by corrie22
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corrie22Updated thanks Mama! I'm waiting on the Pomona pectin to get here this week. It's all canned so it won't hurt for it to sit and wait. If I'm figuring the Pomona correctly, you don't have to overcook the jam/preserves and use as much sugar...
Can someone please explain serving size to me?
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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calliope(6)Updated A 'serving size' is determined by whomever hangs that label on a food product. And actually the feds have determined 'serving sizes' when setting up the food pyramid and they used several criteria. It is meant as a guide, however,...
Sauerkraut at a standstill?
Posted by catherinet(5 IN)
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated hard to chew! Almost as tough, is due to your chopping technique. It needs to be finely shredded/sliced/slivered. Fermentation doesn't "tenderize" but canning it now that it is finished fermenting will tenderize it some....
Merry Christmas!
Posted by bcskye
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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated Merry Christmas everyone!! We had our celebration last night, so today was very relaxing. Went to church, came home and took a nap. Yup, that's it! :) Hope everyone has/had a beautiful day. Deanna
Can cream be frozen?
Posted by jxbrown
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated No problem. It may separate some just as frozen milk does but with a little shaking/mixing blends right back up just fine. Dave
Stuck lids?
Posted by bustergordon
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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated Have you got an old 60's model Chevrolet? The part on the door that fits in to the latch works well for beer bottles. Should work for canning lids too! ;) I learned that great piece of wisdom back in the 60's. Dad always checked m...
Canning Caramelized Onions?
Posted by JennaRae
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zabby17(z5/6 Ontario)Updated jennarae, I've made the Caramalied Red Onion relish recipe from the Complete Book of Small Batch Preserving. I like it---very tasty, very onion-y. But it's definitely a relish---has a distinct vinegary-y tang, not mistaken for rig...
trouble with new All American canner
Posted by jeanwedding(6 ky)
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CharcuterieUpdated The first time you use your All American pressure cooker you will probably have to loosen the black wing nuts/knobs a little by turning them backwards. Sometimes they are put on too tightly at the manufacturers. If they are on too...
Dear Reading Lady
Posted by cindy_7(6b/7a)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated I see you found what you need. Thank you pixie_lou for linking to that thread. I really wish some of the earlier fruitcake threads hadn't dropped off. Carol
FYI - Presto canners are on sale
Posted by digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)
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2ajsmamaUpdated Thanks macybaby - I was thinking the solid element burner would handle the weight, but wasn't sure about the diameter or the wattage. How big is the flat part of the bottom on the Presto, and how big is it overall? Maybe too much ...
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