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Tomatillo salsa question

Posted by shermthewerm(8 PNW) July 15, 2015

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laura_al (zone 10; sunset 24) Santa BarbUpdated August 4, 2015 I see your point.

Fermented hot green chili sauce with/without cap/calyx?

Posted by katyajini(z6 NYC) June 23, 2015

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katyajini(z6 NYC)Updated August 4, 2015 Thank you Dave for the timing thing.. I could smell the flavor difference from essentially day one so it happens very quick. I too thought that the calyx harbors a different bacteria that would lead to the added flavor, how else...

Neat idea for freezing pesto

Posted by laura_al (zone 10; sunset 24) Santa Barb August 4, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated August 4, 2015 Ditto Jack on the ice cube trays - the cheap plastic kinds. You can also spread it on a cookie sheet to freeze and then just break the sheet up into chunks to toss in a freezer bag. Dave

Why can't I use quarts for salsa?

Posted by disbet August 4, 2010

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LoneJack Zn 6a, KCUpdated August 4, 2015 Thanks Dave...that's what I thought even though it seems that heat penetration would be the same if the jar diameters were equal. I've always used the quart processing time with them for pickles and Gus.

Soaked cucumbers for B&B pickles in REACTIVE bowl

Posted by iwannagoat2 August 3, 2015

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iwannagoat2Updated August 4, 2015 Thank you Dave & Annie! Appreciate the help!

Electric waterbath canner

Posted by Rose Pekelnicky August 1, 2015

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matthias_langUpdated August 3, 2015 I've never seen one of those. The photo seems to show your canner has a spigot draining into your sink. Is that why you don't have to lift it anymore? I probably would just have scooped out one small potful of hot water at a ti...

Armenian Pickled Mixed Vegetables

Posted by KSprairie August 1, 2015

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KSprairieUpdated August 3, 2015 Excellent advice Dave, thank you so much! I don't have any problem with using a 2:1 ratio. Longer shelf life, added safety... Works for me! ;)

pressure canned tomatoes

Posted by echols_rita August 1, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated August 2, 2015 <But I was hoping to pressure can so I could save time. And not heat up the house so much.> You can still do that with the acid added. It does reduce the house heating IMO but there is some debate as to whether it actually ...

Blanching Swiss Chard Stems?

Posted by grandmothermagdala August 1, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated August 1, 2015 I have never done it myself but I have read about how they supposedly taste like asparagus? I would think the blanch time of 3 mins. as called for with collards should be more than sufficient since the purpose is to destroy the e...

Letting Jam Stand - Fridge or room temp?

Posted by Han123(5a) June 28, 2013

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cookingofjoyUpdated August 1, 2015 I know this is an old thread, but last night I was making peach jam based on Ferber's Yellow Peach with Lavender Honey (minus the lavender). I set it aside to cool a bit before putting in the fridge, and I fell asleep. So the bo...

Thermflo vs. clearjel

Posted by thejamisons61 July 29, 2015

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annie1992Updated July 31, 2015 I agree with Dave, I don't much care for the "gelatinous goo" that I get with ClearJel or Thermflo. I usually just can the fruit without the thickener and then thicken the juice when I want to use the fruit. However, I'...

opinions on the best way to get corn off the cob for canning?

Posted by lilyd74 (5b sw MI) July 25, 2015

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bcskyeUpdated July 31, 2015 I pulled out my old electric knife last night and used it on two ears of corn. Love it! It was so fast and easy.

Your favorite tool for grating cabbage?

Posted by elisa_z5 July 28, 2015

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elisa_z5Updated July 31, 2015 I did see the Salad Shooters available online. Thanks for confirming that it is easier to clean up than a food processor. Hmmm. . . just saw a tutorial on using a mondolin that recommends a stainless steel glove for hand protectio...

Reusing a Lid for canning Pickles

Posted by jimmy56_gw (zone 6 PA) July 22, 2015

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jimmy56_gw (zone 6 PA)Updated July 31, 2015 I just tried using my Vlasic Farms 80oz jar on Wednesday since I had some pickles and didn't want them to go to waste, Thought what do I have to lose, Well the jar did seal an checking it today it still seems fine but only time w...

Marinara canning question

Posted by itsmce (zone 7a, Kansas) July 30, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated July 31, 2015 You can always make it as you wish and just freeze it. That is always the best option for personal, untested recipes. Dave

Can you blanch okra in the oven?

Posted by donnabaskets(Zone 8a, Central MS) October 17, 2013

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saloonsterUpdated July 31, 2015 I like eggplant Parmesan so what I do is prepare the eggplant by dipping slices in egg, then breadcrumbs, and bake them until lightly browned on both sides. Then instead of preparing the dish, freeze the baked slices. Once frozen,...

Best way to use sptty/split tomatoes

Posted by 2ajsmama October 2, 2011

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Sandra WitherbeeUpdated July 31, 2015 When you get black dots on your tomatoes what can I do?

old Ball freezer jars, 14 oz, 22 oz

Posted by matthias_lang July 29, 2015

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led_zep_rules(5 WI)Updated July 30, 2015 Freezer is printed in the glass of the jar?! That is confusing because they sound like very old canning jars to me. I have some zinc lids and actually bought some new rings for them at an Amish store once, those work for canning...

101 things to make with zucchini or summer squash

Posted by cabrita(9b SoCal) October 9, 2008

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cabrita(9b SoCal)Updated July 30, 2015 Do we have 101 uses yet? I should recompile. No zuchs for me this year though.

Blue potatoes for potato salad

Posted by michelelc August 30, 2013

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NHBabs(4b-5aNH)Updated July 30, 2015 I almost never peal potatoes. They will be cooked, so I have no reason to worry about bacteria which would be killed by boiling water. Also, since I've grown them myself, I don't worry too much about bacteria. I grew blue potato...

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