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Strawberry Black Pepper jam
Posted by tracydr(9b)
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kayskatsUpdated link for recipe in thread from May http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/harvest/msg041618485153.html
re: freezing verses canning tomato's
Posted by nerak(6)
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bart1(6/7 Northern VA)Updated The nice thing about canning is it doesn't take up any freezer space. It's pretty easy to do once you do it! By that I mean, it can be intimidating when you read about how to do it, but once you actually do it, it's very easy. The...
Darn. Forgot the Fruit Fresh
Posted by catherinet(5 IN)
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digdirt2Updated 1 T FF in 1-2 quarts water is what I use so say 2T per gallon. Doesn't need to be exact. Tracy - yeah I know there are regional limitations, especially when it comes to canning supplies. But since this isn't just a canning/preserv...
crushed versus water-packed timing
Posted by sputyourshovel
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digdirt2Updated I think perhaps you are reading the wrong instructions for what you are doing or mis-understanding the terms/labels? Crushed Tomatoes (with no added liquid) is 35 min for pints. Whole or Halved Tomatoes (packed in water) is 40 min...
Eggplant in oil
Posted by judydel
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Using something for eons doesn't mean no one ever got sick. That's a poor measure of safety. I could also say for eons people got food poisoning without ever being certain what caused it. However, in this case, the critical differ...
Pickled corn on the cob
Posted by lisa-regina(5)
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Fishfind24_yahoo_comUpdated I am from WV and I make pickled corn on the cob the way My mom taught me ... shuck and clean the corn ... lay in 3 or 4 ears per row and then alternate the direction ... a hand full of pickling salt tossed in on each layer of corn...
Do you double the spices in the brine, too?
Posted by amysrq(5)
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amysrq(5)Updated Thanks Dave and Carol. Off to the stove!
Interesing method - oven cooked low sugar preserves
Posted by mellyofthesouth(9a FL)
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sayhellonowUpdated We grow rhubarb here in my zone 5, and I just love it -- especially combined with strawberries in a Strawberry-Rhubarb pie. I agree that you won't be out much for the seeds, but can you also find the plants in the nurseries? It mi...
Datil Peppers
Posted by mellyofthesouth(9a FL)
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mellyofthesouth(9a FL)Updated I need some advice on fermenting though. I'm confused by all the info available.
summer maramalade
Posted by mellyofthesouth(9a FL)
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mellyofthesouth(9a FL)Updated About how much do you think 1/2 orange is in the jam for cold mornings, in terms of cups? I have calamondins on my little tree that I could subsitute for the orange. Love peaches and it would use a few of my little datil peppers.
Canning Tomatoes - worth the time?
Posted by AaronRWise
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tracydr(9b)Updated The quality of the sauce I make cannot be beat. I would not be able to find a sauce like this, for any price at a regular grocery store. Maybe a gourmet store, where I'd pay $6.00 for half a pint. My sauce is so much better than R...
Using 250ml jars.
Posted by beeman_gardener(5)
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digdirt2Updated On the other hand the 250 ml (pint) jars are usually considered a normal serving for 2 people - depending on the food of course. DUH! Jim is right. That should read "the 500 ml (pint) jars are considered a normal serving for ...
Pineapple Tomatillos
Posted by basket1weaver(5)
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basket1weaver(5)Updated Dave, thanks again I follow what you said about using the Tomatillos in place of tomatoes. I may give it a try. Maryann
What to do with green pears?
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Another view on pears - those picked from a tree, not store purchased... Here is a link that might be useful: Oregon State Extension - pears
Kraut Cutter
Posted by SuzyQ2(MNz4)
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a1teutonUpdated I have a two bladed kraut cutter I bought at an antique store last year. The blades were nearly new, but a little rusty. Each end of each blade had two screws, one that passed through the blade and into a backing plate in the fram...
can you all post pics of canned green beans and relishes?
Posted by jeanwedding(6 ky)
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jeanwedding(6 ky)Updated Macybaby pretty nice harvest. Great I got the relish receipe mentioned site Wisconsinzzzzzz safe food preservation site...... I used the pepper onion recipe and This past time used full strength vinegar... The several others i mad...
Problems with jam
Posted by karriephammond
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated I'm not sure how you concluded that tomatoes meant for canning are high acidity. I can think of a number of paste varieties that are low acidity. Martino's Roma is 4.6pH, Pete's Italian and Russian Big Roma are 4.7pH. All of these...
Dave or someone - Can you help with Cucumber Relish Please?
Posted by judydel
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digdirt2Updated Looks great! I like the look of the yellow peppers in the relish too. We always use red bell peppers but I think I'll make some up with the yellow ones too for different look. We don't use much dill relish in our house, sweet reli...
How To Store Pickles Cucumbers Prior To Canning
Posted by randy_1981(Hardiness Zone 6)
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supergumby03_nerdshack_comUpdated I only have 1 plant of pickling cukes and i seem to be lucky enough to get about 3 good sized ones at a time in about 1 week intervals. this is enough to do 2 one-quart jars at a time. i fortunately have a recipe scaled down to fi...
HELP - Pressure canning unexpected result
Posted by dander
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digdirt2Updated Daryl - if you are using the canner manual for guidance please know that they are seldom updated and most likely misleading or confusing when it comes to canning. A much better source for step-by-step pressure canner use is availa...
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