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So I'm watching Jamie on TV
Posted by ruthieg__tx(z8 TX)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated I saw that show. I always enjoy Jamie and I did take down some of his recipes. Of course, I wouldn't shelf store as he does without significant modifications, but my instinct is that acidified as many of his formulations are, they...
Not getting it..
Posted by DSheridan(8a)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated I agree. You aren't "dense" and one of the reasons we're here is to clarify. We share a commitment to canning and are glad to help. The instructions are written by people working from a picture in their head of what they...
Electric Pressure Cookers - Canning Setting
Posted by alitn
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airboss455_isp_comUpdated We purchased a new Kenmore range with glass/smooth cooktop late last year. I knew my canning days in the kitchen were over. I love to can and my garden produces a bountiful, canable bunch of crops each year. Now, my gas grill has ...
Seedless Meyer Lemon
Posted by roses_more_roses(Z9 N CA)
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roses_more_roses(Z9 N CA)Updated Dave, I suspected that they were another variety, and they turned out to be Pomona Sweet. They smell just like Meyer, but are even sweeter.
Another gift of meat question
Posted by highalttransplant(z 5 Western CO)
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kriswrite(zone 8)Updated Any venison/elk recipe should do. The steaks you can cook like any other steak, although you'll probably want to add a little extra fat (like a pat of butter). You can use the ground meat pretty much like ground beef, adding a lit...
Electric vs Gas for pressure canning?
Posted by bo_doc(7)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated One reason I am not as fond of the propane burner for canning is that here wind is an issue and it does take a bit more work to set up a shield without impeding the flow. So you will find it can take some tweaking to work out the ...
Root cellars & Food Storage
Posted by zuni(5a)
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GrannyBeeUpdated I forgot that I'd put some pots under the plexiglass cover of an exit window from the basement. I went to put a seed tray out there, and discovered that three of the five pots had thriving plants. This was a pleasant surprise afte...
looking for clarification on pressure canning
Posted by dilvish
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dilvishUpdated Carol, have you tried Contadina's sauces? We use their cans of tomatoes and tomato sauces for out spaghetti sauce. The tomato sauce ingredients are tomato puree (water, tomato paste), salt, sugar, citric acid, garlic powder, onion...
carrot questions
Posted by growinidaho
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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated They're quite good pickled too! Just BWB, no pressure canning. Here is a link that might be useful: Pickled Carrots
Sweet Spicy Garlic Dills
Posted by Jamie M
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Jamie MUpdated Awesome! Thank You Carol! I cannot wait for cukes to get here! ;-)
which pressure canner should I buy?
Posted by jenniesue
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rhicolav_yahoo_comUpdated I am a newbie canner (or will be soon) and am leaning toward the All American pressure canner for safety and variety of foods I could can. I also know I am lazy about replacement parts so the metal on metal seal appeals to me a gr...
My newest stupid question RE canning syrups.
Posted by denninmi(8a)
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alphonse(6)Updated "-- at times, a mold grows on top. THAT definitely goes down the drain. " I skim the mold off and re-boil the syrup.
jewish pickes
Posted by stake
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Whether you're using Ziedrich's recipe or another fermented pickle, be sure to use the freshest pickling cucumbers and pickling salt as directed. Carol
Need someone to give away my seeds from 2007
Posted by bigoledude(SE Louisiana)
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bigoledude(SE Louisiana)Updated TOOK DIGDIRT"S ADVICE AND POSTED THIS AT VEGETABLE EXCHANGE Here is a link that might be useful: Vegetable Exchange
Vanilla
Posted by kastle
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Vanilla beans are dried orchid pods. Obviously the moist beans still have plenty of residual oils, but of all the things I might worry about with preserves, that would rank at the bottom. I would not be at all concerned about usin...
oxo peeler great for peaches
Posted by catherinet(5 IN)
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sokelengl_hotmail_comUpdated This is my trusted peeler . It is good in peeling tuber and fruits.
Liqueur making questions
Posted by lpinkmountain(5b/6a border PA)
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honky07_hotmail_comUpdated what is the difference bewtween hot and cold methods of making liqueurs??
Another canned dry beans question
Posted by John__ShowMe__USA(5/6)
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John__ShowMe__USA(5/6)Updated Ate one of the red bean pints last night and the bean flavor was incredible. Only used a scant 1/4 tsp canning salt instead of 1/2 tsp because don't like too much salt. Am amazed at how much the bean flavors differ from variety to...
Marmalade - in smaller quantities
Posted by cabrita(9b SoCal)
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cabrita(9b SoCal)Updated I hope you enjoy it ruthie. I made two more batches this last weekend. I made a change to the minneola marmalade which consisted of adding two cups of the minneola juice. The end product was fruitier, less sweet (still plenty swee...
Are this jar's contents safe to eat?
Posted by shambo
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ahbee01(z5 OH)Updated Always tell the place where you bought something, or call the company directly, they need to know. Bonus they will comp you for your loss! I called a company about numerous cans of pizza sauce that looked off, and tasted off. They...
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