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Posted by Albie928 August 16, 2011

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Albie928Updated August 21, 2011 Grrr...I'll dump the pickles and do it again...the right way! Oh well...I'll count it as a learning experience...would rather do it over than run a risk of anyone getting sick. Thanks to everyone for the info!

I'm back!

Posted by annie1992 July 5, 2011

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jimnginger(9)Updated August 21, 2011 I guess I am later but I am really glad to see you back also Annie. One of the things I always do is to first look at who posted the comment - before I even read them. In the "old days" I always looked for Linda Lou, Ken...

Yellow Peppers vs Red Peppers

Posted by judydel August 21, 2011

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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated August 21, 2011 Yes. In fact you can use any fresh pepper, hot or sweet or a mixture as long as the total weight/volume as the recipe indicates remains the same. Carol

Just wanted to share

Posted by momagain1 August 21, 2011

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bcskyeUpdated August 21, 2011 Congrats! You may have been written out of the will, but you received gifts that were fabulous and very beneficial.

Cucumber relish

Posted by chartim(7A) July 8, 2011

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judydelUpdated August 21, 2011 I'm making the NCHFP cucumber relish recipe today. I have yellow bell pepper in the garden instead of the red bells that the recipe calls for. Am I correct in assuming the ph should be similar and shouldn't effect the recipe?

split cabbage

Posted by mabeldingeldine_gw August 21, 2011

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t-bird(Chicago 5/6)Updated August 21, 2011 dick raymond suggests grabbing good hold of the head, and twisting it. This supposedly breaks off a portion of the roots, thus limiting water uptake till the roots regrow. I have not tried this.....maybe google up the technique or...

Sun Dried Tomatoes

Posted by entwife(NorCal9) January 19, 2010

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ljpother(3a)Updated August 21, 2011 I freeze my apples for a week after they've been dried. It's supposed to kill the eggs and larva.

Habanero Gold recipe idea!

Posted by ahbee01(z5 OH) August 19, 2011

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tracydr(9b)Updated August 21, 2011 It's very good on grilled fish or chicken, too.

what kind of salt do i use for canning vegetables

Posted by yoshi4696 August 17, 2010

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jeanwedding(6 ky)Updated August 20, 2011 Krogers sure does not have it. Checked twice... Only thing is Krogers "kosher salt" coarse. Bottom shelf. The blue Mortons Kosher salt box had an anti caking agent. None at all in canning supplies either. forget to check...

Can I?

Posted by berrybusy August 18, 2011

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berrybusyUpdated August 20, 2011 I found using canned kidney beans you have to be careful to follow the USDA directions, adding them at the end, and not overly stirring them, otherwise I've already have the bean insides cook out and been left with nothing but red...

Quart and pint Mason jars

Posted by coffeehaus(7a Central VA) August 19, 2011

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jeanwedding(6 ky)Updated August 20, 2011 Kroger has them on special till Sept 3..... just 50 cents more than Walmarts Which I detest". Only bought one case had not been to Krogers yet Big Lots about same price. will watch for closeouts after the fall and winter.. he...

Canning Jar prices

Posted by Rosie025 July 18, 2011

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John__ShowMe__USA(5/6)Updated August 20, 2011 There were some very similar looking pots there too. Just in case someone needs the bar code:

Presto 16 qt at Farm and Fleet

Posted by sputyourshovel April 28, 2011

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digdirt2Updated August 20, 2011 Everyday price at Walmart is only $64.88 Here is a link that might be useful: Presto 16 qt.

Subbing powdered pectin for liquid?

Posted by 2ajsmama August 20, 2011

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digdirt2Updated August 20, 2011 Most consider them to be NOT interchangeable so don't try it. All you can do is experiment if the failure risk is acceptable to you. Liquid pectin is readily available here and personally we have no failure problems with using it ...

Adapt Mango Chutney Recipe for Tomato/Pear Combo?

Posted by grlsixx August 13, 2011

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boeremeisieUpdated August 20, 2011 I put up this tomato chutney recipe, often substitute bartlet pears for the apple and ripe tomatoes for the green ones. Recipe includes ginger and peppers, I modify peppers depending on what I can get at the market. This is really...

Can I freeze B&B refrigerator pickles?

Posted by kiddo_1(NE OH 5) August 19, 2011

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kayskatsUpdated August 19, 2011 I've been making freezer pickles for years. The combination of vinegar, sugar and freezing magically results in a very crisp pickle upon opening. I put them in 1 cup containers because they do go a bit limp if not used within abou...

Used jars, help!

Posted by growinidaho August 18, 2011

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growinidahoUpdated August 19, 2011 Thank you Dave and Annie! Annie, I LOVE your salsa!!! I was just thinking about it. I may have to use frozen peppers. Since they are soft when you chop them then it would take more than the fresh about. That makes the amount of pe...

reheating and canning extra relish question

Posted by KSprairie August 19, 2011

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KSprairieUpdated August 19, 2011 Thanks Carol and Annie. I mark my jars with the date the product was canned, so we will be sure to use this batch first. Can't wait!

canning grapes

Posted by KSprairie August 19, 2011

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KSprairieUpdated August 19, 2011 I chose to can the grapes whole using NCHFP's "Grapes Whole" recipe mostly due to time constraints. The NCHFP Grape Juice recipe said to strain the juice off then let it sit for 24 to 48 hours before pouring off the clea...

Hot Pepper, Olive, Carrot? Relish Recipe

Posted by jschmo August 11, 2011

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tracydr(9b)Updated August 19, 2011 Now that you mentioned olives, I went back and looked at my Joy of Pickling book and realized that any recipe with olives is stored in the refrigerator. I was looking for a gardieneria recipe. Boy, are there ever a lot of unsafe o...

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