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got lots of vinegars, how would they be in?

Posted by jeanwedding(6 ky) October 23, 2011

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2ajsmamaUpdated October 24, 2011 I've mixed distilled white vinegar (which is cheap) with white wine vinegar or cider vinegar when I wanted to "stretch" the more expensive vinegars, most recipes will call for distilled but the other flavors are mellower...

Pikled green tomato recipe that doesn't use sugar?

Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC October 24, 2011

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digdirt2Updated October 24, 2011 Well you don't have to use sugar. It is there just to off-set the strong vinegar bite a bit. It only plays a very small, if any, safety role anyway. But you sure need to use a tested recipe when it comes to knowing how much vinega...

Water boiled off - reprocess or not?

Posted by jenswrens October 24, 2011

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digdirt2Updated October 24, 2011 Here again it all depends on how closely you want to abide by the guidelines. Some would probably do as you suggest but consider this - Just sticking cold jars back into hot water doesn't get them up to full temperature for the fu...

Help me decide on Pickles Please!

Posted by uaskigyrl(7) October 23, 2011

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digdirt2Updated October 23, 2011 If using slicing cukes I'd recommend B&B rather than spears. With added onions and peppers in B&B the soft texture isn't nearly as problematic. Spears of slicers just don't hold together - it's like eating pickled slime IM...

Unusual things I'm growing this year

Posted by prairie_love(z3/4 ND) August 1, 2008

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kmarkUpdated October 23, 2011 I grew both the Baker Creek Chichiquelite Huckleberry and the Giant Cape Gooseberry for the first time this year. Huckleberries ripened about July, and I baked them in a muffin recipe just like blueberries. There was a trick of du...

Candied Jalapenos from Mother Earth News!

Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC October 23, 2011

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digdirt2Updated October 23, 2011 I've seen them called by a couple of different names - Cowboy Candy is one - but the recipe is about the same. Check out the related post below. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Carol's Bread and Butter Jalapenos

Excalibur Dehydrator questions

Posted by 2ajsmama October 16, 2011

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digdirt2Updated October 23, 2011 The dehydration guides on NCHFP give much more accurate drying times and temp recommendations than any of the owners manuals that come with dehydrators do. Not right on by any means but much better than any manual. The manuals com...

Variation on Katies' Roasted Tomato Garlic Soup

Posted by Kathy Fanning October 22, 2011

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Kathy FanningUpdated October 23, 2011 Thanks for your input, Dave. I'm actually trying to see if I can adapt my previously favorite Roasted Tomato Garlic Soup recipe to be safe for canning. I have been making, freezing, and swooning over this soup for 3 years. My free...

Frozen Pecans

Posted by joy_unspeakable(7NC) October 22, 2011

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joy_unspeakable(7NC)Updated October 22, 2011 Thank you for the quick responses! They tasted fine, so I used them for baking.

Canning for the first time tonight - some last minute questions!!

Posted by cziga(Zone 5 -Toronto) October 21, 2011

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cziga(Zone 5 -Toronto)Updated October 22, 2011 Thanks Dave! I will reprocess most of them and keep a couple in the fridge to use quickly. How long will pickled vegetables keep in the fridge? I turned the heat down some already, after it came to a boil, but perhaps I should tur...

anyone make papaya butter

Posted by jeanwedding(6 ky) October 22, 2011

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digdirt2Updated October 22, 2011 1/4 c lime juice for how much papaya? And are you using bottled lime juice, not fresh? Not the same thing when it comes to pH. Not something that should be canned. Agree with Carol - freeze it. Dave

beans hit by frost?

Posted by kilguts(z5 IN.) October 22, 2011

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digdirt2Updated October 22, 2011 Safe but very slimy/mushy IME. Been there, tried that. All depends on how much frost exposure. Try just boiling a few of them first and see if the quality turns out ok. Dave

Another expired pectin question - liquid

Posted by 2ajsmama October 12, 2011

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jeanwedding(6 ky)Updated October 21, 2011 I had some ( Certo)several years old. I threw it out last night. Esp after I read" sodium benzoate" on the label. so if the new stuff has it too, I will pass when I see it on clearance...... Got some Mrs Wages pickling s...

drying grapes

Posted by jeanwedding(6 ky) October 21, 2011

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jeanwedding(6 ky)Updated October 21, 2011 Yes i read about check the skin. But what is the purpose of "check the skins"....? Ssince I am cutting off a little of the stem end.... why the need? Thanks Jean

Canning Oyster soup?

Posted by nellie11 October 21, 2011

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digdirt2Updated October 21, 2011 Since as Carol says, you really can't can oyster soup as such (no dairy products added which is 80% of it anyway) why not just can the oysters per the instructions for them - "Fill half-pint or pint jars with meat and hot wat...

Must I use jalapenos in salsa?

Posted by jenswrens October 20, 2011

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John__ShowMe__USA(5/6)Updated October 21, 2011 Lots of diff jals to choose from if you can grow your own. Biker Billy is my fav hot jal and Tam is very mild.

First night of canning: a success! And, Q on brussels sprouts

Posted by bananastand(4b) October 20, 2011

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macybabyUpdated October 21, 2011 Of course you can Water Bath can on your flat topped stove. What you aren't suppose to do is use a pan with a non-flat bottom, and you should not have a pot that is more than 1" wider in diameter than the element. The ridge b...

keeping dem danged bugs out of my dry goods

Posted by Trishcuit September 19, 2011

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bejay9_10(zone 9/10)Updated October 21, 2011 I also use the bay leaf technique for any pastas, dried beans, etc., and inspect all small pkgs stored in large ice chests. But - I like to buy unbleached flour in bulk - on line from King Arthurs - when they offer free shipping. ...

Making pectin from apples and such?

Posted by bunnyman(Thumb of MI) September 18, 2011

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bejay9_10(zone 9/10)Updated October 21, 2011 happyday - that looks like a great idea! Why didn't I think of it, cuz I know steaming always creates more juice anyway. I have one similar - although smaller. Thanx for the tip. About the Wine Forum - I have tried it - unfortunat...

What say you to this recipe source?

Posted by bananastand(4b) October 20, 2011

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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated October 20, 2011 Many Extension services develop their own safe-tested recipes which are then "adopted" by many other Extensions and also placed on the NCHFP site. It spreads the burden when various Extensions can develop recipes to be u...

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