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Freezer Daikon Slaw
Posted by denninmi(8a)
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denninmi(8a)Updated I didn't notice any odor to speak of from the daikon. The onions I used were quite strong, so it smelled like that, plus the celery and mustard seed and vinegar. My daikons are just perfect this year, and exceptionally mild. We've...
Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe for Canning
Posted by jbmag
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chefsguigeUpdated I read a sight some where thaat said to properly can sweet and sour sauce you have to set your pressure canner at 10 psi and can your sauce for 30 minutes now I live at high altitude do I have to up the psi or cook it longer let m...
Pomegranate Jelly : Some Questions
Posted by homemadecountrylife(Zone 8A CA)
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mellyofthesouth(9a FL)Updated homemade, Have you thought about using the reduced sugar pectin? Then you would be using more juice than sugar. I made wild grape jam that way. The juice was really tart and I initially thought the jelly was a little tart but it i...
Botulism and room temperature fermentation with salt & no vineg
Posted by brunojonestz
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated As long as the pickles contain the proper ratio of salt to water there is no problem, though in your case temperature may also be an issue. If your conditions are overly warm, that can foster the growth of molds and spoilage rathe...
Green peppers in Hab Gold?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated Back from vacation. The "Amish Gold" is still not *really* set, though it's probably fine for cream cheese. The green peppers stayed fairly green - or at least didn't turn the jelly an off color. Good to know about the c...
ground cherry jam
Posted by stormy_weather(5)
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pixie_louUpdated I ended up just making a husk cherry sauce with mine. I simmered the cherries until soft, pureed them with my immersion blender, then added half the amount of sugar by volume. My intention is to make husk cherry bread - using my a...
cayenne peppers.......help on drying
Posted by nancymiles54(5)
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RobRyleyUpdated I have found a wonderfully quick and efficient way to dry red peppers, small quanities atleast. A week and a half ago I pulled my last peppers off the plant before the frost. I laid them across the top of my 42" flat screen t...
First time canning, couple questions!
Posted by happyday(WI4a)
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happyday(WI4a)Updated I know, all those worries and cautions and fears and warnings are the reason why I never canned anything, until last night. But I tried it and it worked, and if I survive eating it over the winter, I may can again next year, and s...
Will a Nesco roaster burn the countertop
Posted by happyday(WI4a)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated John, I looked for that set last time in Costco, I was finally ready for two more 17x11....they didn't have them. I checked at a kitchen goods shop and they were more than $20 each. I'm hoping Costco gets them back...
Crockpot turkey breast recipe for lazy people like me!
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated The recipe for Stickey Chicken works well for turkey breast too. Must be thawed, rub with the seasonings and refrigerte overnight, then put it in the crockpot. Yum! Takes a little more planning though. :( Deanna
question about sunchoke, jerusale artichoke
Posted by preppystud
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happyday(WI4a)Updated The stalk is dead, might as well cut it. It comes back from the roots, not from a dead stalk.
Pickled potato recipe?
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated Ooohh...the plot thickens! Be sure to let us know how this turns out. And, of course, if you DO get the recipe, I'd love to see it. :) Deanna
Making rosehip jam..What should I expect?
Posted by thecurious1(z5 Chicago)
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kriswrite(zone 8)Updated Do you have to remove the seeds from the rose hips before making the jam?
please post cranberry relish recipe
Posted by jeanwedding(6 ky)
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jeanwedding(6 ky)Updated That is it. Thank you. I remember it was prob on same page as the Pineapple ambrosia I made again last night...... I used only 1 cup of sugar. and Ball no sugar pectin.... Got that jar for 29 cents on clearance shelf at grocery......
Safe to eat - Saurkraut
Posted by uaskigyrl(7)
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uaskigyrl(7)Updated Hi Dave! No, no mold...just some crispy kraut that I threw out....
canning tomato
Posted by backyardbum
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macybabyUpdated I prefer Roma or Italia, but always plant several other varieites just in case. This last year the italia did wonderful, the roma not so good and just about everything else was dismal. So for me, the "Best" is what will ...
Canning with tomato paste???
Posted by Jamie M
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Jamie MUpdated Well I do not know how to delete this post, so please ignore!!! i finally found my answer, and it is tucked away in the freezer. I tried to do a search, but did not find it.
Dehydrating onion flakes
Posted by catherinet(5 IN)
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catherinet(5 IN)Updated Thanks David!
Couple questions about sauerkraut fermenting
Posted by catherinet(5 IN)
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catherinet(5 IN)Updated Okay Thanks. But I'm going to clean my hands like a surgeon would before surgery! haha I bought some organic carrots to add to it too (since the cabbage was organic). If I like the flavor of caraway seed, do I let it ferment with ...
which of yall got the pineapples for $1 and?
Posted by jeanwedding(6 ky)
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teauteau(KC5/6)Updated Happyday, Yes, freezing does change the texture slightly, as freezing does with a lot of different things. Because I use my frozen pineapple for making jams and jellies, texture is not an issue for me because it is all getting coo...
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