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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...

What to do with all that summer squash?

Posted by beesneeds(zone 6) July 27, 2015

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bshughes21(zone 8)Updated July 30, 2015 Living in the South, we love hush puppys. Try squash puppys. You can imagine...about the same, using slightly more corn meal. Also, fresh corn in the batter really good.

Preserving Bell Peppers

Posted by bcskye July 27, 2015

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bcskyeUpdated July 30, 2015 Thanks everyone for the insight. Freezing it is!

Potato Tower FAIL

Posted by afbq(7) July 29, 2015

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theforgottenone1013(MI zone 5b/6a)Updated July 30, 2015 Well since this is still near the top of the main forum page I'll comment since bumping it up won't be a problem. Here's a link to a thread from earlier this year. In it I linked a few discussions about potato bins. Rodney

Canning Tips and Tricks

Posted by gardengrlz July 30, 2015

gardengrlzWell, if you’re like me, you’re up to your elbows in canning right about now. I thought I’d share some of my canning tips and tricks to help you during the rush: I always prepare an extra jar than what a recipe calls for. For example,...

too much basil

Posted by citytransplant(zone5) July 14, 2015

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dancingcookUpdated July 29, 2015 Last year I filled two large ball jars with basil leaves, and then filled them with good olive oil. I did the same with a red wine and a white wine vinegar. The basil favors the oil or vinegar, and gets preserved at the same time....

What might be a weird canning question?

Posted by beesneeds(zone 6) July 20, 2015

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canfanUpdated July 29, 2015 I find the direct approach and in the moment works best for me. "Hey... if you disturb the rings and lids while they are in the process of sealing you won't know if you have achieved a sterile seal. Let them sit for 12 to ...

Harvest from old orchard

Posted by hawaiisam July 27, 2015

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hawaiisamUpdated July 29, 2015 Update - An Urban Forester from a neighboring city has identified our "serviceberries" as cherries and our "cherries" as plums. Our plums are still also plums. I guess I can't be irritated that my cherry pitt...

Canning Marinara Sauce

Posted by afbq(7) July 28, 2015

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afbq(7)Updated July 29, 2015 I can freeze! It's even easier. :)

Fermenting Green Tomatoes ?

Posted by marcopolo5 July 27, 2015

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drmbearUpdated July 29, 2015 Horseradish root, as well as horseradish leaves, cherry leaves, and black current leaves (definitely not the American varieties related to jostaberries), are all used because of tannins that help the pickled vegetables stay crispe...

Tons of San Marzanos!

Posted by SUSAN ONTKO July 24, 2015

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SUSAN ONTKOUpdated July 28, 2015 Thanks for the great info Dave.

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