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Canning without proper lids - Possible?
Posted by jiminchina
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Yes, the Bormioli jars are very similar to the old bail jars, but the clamp is a little different. I think, too, the seal is a little tighter than on some of the old jars due to greater precision. Carol
nixtamalizing corn
Posted by zippelk
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated but do we need to remove the hulls and germ from the mix? why? It is an edible quality issue. Both are undigestible and can be quite irritating to the large intestines. Dave
My first sauerkraut
Posted by tracydr(9b)
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bejay9_10(zone 9/10)Updated j - thanks for clearing that up, because it did seem that I read about that. I'll keep it low, and if necessary add some when being served. Fermenting foods are preferable to vinegar processing in our household - so I think this c...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by bcskye
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jude31(6 E Tn)Updated Ditto for me, but lets extend these wishes for the entire holiday season. jude
Fermenting veggies beside kraut and cukes?
Posted by bejay9_10(zone 9/10)
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gardendawgie(5)Updated I grew some Gilfeather Turnips which are really rutabaga. seeds from fedco. And I found they are one of the most efficient plants for my limited garden. they grew from early spring to the very end past freezes and gave a heavy har...
FoodSaver special good until midnight tonight
Posted by John__ShowMe__USA(5/6)
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John__ShowMe__USA(5/6)Updated Oops!! Good until tomorrow midnight. And the email that I got says 'Free Shipping'. Hate it when I mess things up. anon
Friend's mom left behind canning supplies - are they usable?
Posted by veggie_dude
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Thanksgiving holiday food preparations?
Posted by digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)
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2ajsmamaUpdated Just checking in b4 bed. My mom and dad did the turkey, Stovetop stuffing, and mashed potatoes. They also made mashed turnips for my dad (no one else eats them), and microwaved onions and green beans. Oh, and bakery rolls - I didn...
Can you recommend a juicer?
Posted by ginjj
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oregonwoodsmoke(5 OR Sunset 1A)Updated I don't have anything against juice. Except that you aren't getting all the benefit of the veggies, so maybe a combination of fresh and juiced might be more healthful. I don't actually like vegetable juice. It's not the world's be...
Jelly/boilover/dirty water question
Posted by 2ajsmama
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kayskatsUpdated I ordered, but it hasn't come yet ... scheduled delivery Dec 1. Don't have much of a problem with the chutneys... usually have one jar that comes up short, so it goes in the fridge (processed if it's close) My relishes do seem to ...
Apple Pie Jam question
Posted by Jamie M
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2ajsmamaUpdated Oops, sorry, wrong thread (about the applesauce).
what if you found these in your fridge?
Posted by simplicitygardens(z8 pacific N.W.)
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sage721Updated It's tuesday, so I'm sure you pulled the trigger on way or the other. Short answer: how adventurous ya feel? Also, what's the harm in trying. I'm sure you'll be able to tell the difference between 'good' and 'bad'. That said, I go...
Is my cider turning to vinegar?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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John__ShowMe__USA(5/6)Updated Scored some blue nitrile gloves at the hospital today. Asked the nurse if could have one & she gave me nine! The wrist bands of the gloves are nowhere near as 'stretchy' as my latex ones. The fingers etc seemed abt identical. ...
Do You think I can can his (cranberry chutney)?
Posted by happygardener23
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happygardener23Updated Got it. It's a no. Thanks.
Canning venison
Posted by keithondelmarva
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keithondelmarvaUpdated Thanks Dave and Linda... I dont plan on using anything thats notin the blue book or on the NCHFP website... just gonna do pints and quarts of chunks in beef broth. I wonder if I should do wild goose and duck in beef or chicken bro...
Recipe switch
Posted by cindy_7(6b/7a)
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kayskatsUpdated years ago, I used tablespoons (instead of tsp) when I measured the spices for a batch of Pear Relish. Really strong and I went back and bought more Seckel pears ... which meant more vinegar, more sugar ....after several adjustment...
All American metal overpressure plug
Posted by eddie1025
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val_s(z5 central IL)Updated I really don't know a thing about pressure canners but in searching for All American Pressure Canner I came upon their site. They have an 800 number. Maybe they could help you with an answer. All American Pressure Canner Val
Rusty pickle lids
Posted by keepitlow(6)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Yes, it can. I've had it happen with various homemade vinegars. Carol
Two Quince Questions
Posted by jxbrown
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orffbearUpdated It is the cooking time that turns them red -- think slow and low and fairly long. I put up some quince preserves this fall that are a beautiful ruby color. The quince simmered in a really light sugar syrup for about 3 hours before...
Scary Post
Posted by macybaby
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zabby17(z5/6 Ontario)Updated morz8, Hey, they grow those Canadian hothouse 'maters just down the road from me. The local company is called "Cromato" (which sounds to me like a cartoon supervillain). They ship all kinds of places, but they also have ...
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