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Ball Pickle Crisp -- powder or granules
Posted by kayskats
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digdirt2Updated Yeah that small jar is VERY concentrated. And from what I have read about it, the refining to food grade quality isn't cheap either. Dave
canning frenched greenbeans
Posted by keithondelmarva
3 Comments
keithondelmarvaUpdated thaks again Dave, did the raw pack and added pickle crisp to see if that would help keep them from getting too mushy... if theyre a little mushy its not too big of a deal. we will see in a few weeks
Pumpkin leather ?
Posted by Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)
1 Comment
kayskatsUpdated did you add the traditional pie spices? if it works, I might try sweet potato leather... k
Blackberry Jam and Jelly from same batch of fruit
Posted by gmreeves
14 Comments
calliope(6)Updated OmGosh, Robin.........here I've been feeding the pulp to my chickens. I have gallons of berries in the freezer to make jellies come winter when I'm not busy canning fresh stuff, and hootch it is. LOL.
Pumpkin Shortage?
Posted by oregonwoodsmoke(5 OR Sunset 1A)
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calliope(6)Updated We couldn't get canned pumpkin here last year. The commercial growers all had farms in Illinois and the farms were flooded out. Canned pumpkin here, enough for two pies was selling for $2.98 on sale. I ended up making sweet potato...
green tomato chutney recipe. safe?
Posted by lolear(5b - Chicago)
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lolear(5b - Chicago)Updated That's what I figured... Didn't know if there was some way to modify it to make it safe. I made it last year (cooked - not canned) and it was tasty. Thanks.
Fruit pur�e question
Posted by tracydr(9b)
7 Comments
readinglady(z8 OR)Updated I don't think you're a dork, LOL. There's something about how those tables are set up that is visually misleading. I've noticed myself that I really have to concentrate to "see" the information. I don't know why. It's ju...
Runny jam problem
Posted by northerner_on(Z5A ONCanada)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated I'm so glad that worked for you. And it's helpful for others to know because I'm sure you're not the only one who's been in this fix. Carol
Tomato puree-what to do with it?
Posted by rathdrumid
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated I would cook it down plain for maximum versatility (excluding possibly some salt) then cool and freeze. I don't like using jars, though on occasion I have. Because of their shapes they take up a lot of space in the freezer, and of...
Foodaver V3485 Sale
Posted by ekgrows(5 - Northern Illinois)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated I find their model numbers confusing. It looks like the same setup as mine (V3825) purchased earlier in the year at Costco (with Costco coupon for added savings) except the front on mine is all stainless and the strip with the con...
Ball canning supply clearance at Lowe's
Posted by gardengineer(z5 Kansas City)
7 Comments
2ajsmamaUpdated I guess I'm going to have to call our Lowes. I've never seen Pickle Crisp anywhere! Think Home Dpt might have it? I have to go that way later today or tomorrow.
subbing tomatillas for tomatoes
Posted by sharonann1
3 Comments
sharonann1Updated I'm thinking of using the sauce in Mexican style casseroles and possibly as an enchillada sauce. I figured I could sweeten to taste and use after I open the jars.
Have you dry aged beef AND how did it work??
Posted by dancinglemons(7B VA)
4 Comments
readinglady(z8 OR)Updated We raised and butchered our own meat but we left dry-aging to the experts. From my perspective, you're unlikely to get optimal results unless you invest quite a lot of energy setting up the proper conditions. You have to have 4 el...
I am confused - Applesauce help needed.........
Posted by dancinglemons(7B VA)
6 Comments
zabby17(z5/6 Ontario)Updated DL, To remove the peel after cooking, you use a food mill or sieve, yes? If you like it not too smooth, I'd suggest peeling and coring the apples first. (And chop roughly, or even finely in food processor.) That way you can cook i...
Dangerous Horseradish
Posted by gardengal19
9 Comments
gardengal19Updated It's done!! and I'm very pleased with the results! Since this was only "one" horseradish, I didn't mind too much using the hand grater. I did a combination of the grating holes and I love the texture---but, it did take m...
Candy Apple help needed.........
Posted by dancinglemons(7B VA)
2 Comments
dancinglemons(7B VA)Updated Dave, Surely you have wings!! (Most angels do!) I had planned on using the red hard candy for the apples -but- your link about scooping out balls from whole apples will work great!! I have a nice recipe for DIY caramel. With the &...
Soup and stew recipes?
Posted by tracydr(9b)
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tracydr(9b)Updated I'm going to make my green chile stew according to the instructions on the National Canning and Preserving website for vegetable meat soup. I can thicken when I open the can. Might make some chile con carne and chicken soup while ...
Is this apple butter safe to can?
Posted by pepfun1
5 Comments
2ajsmamaUpdated Why don't you try just cooking it in the apple juice and using a stick blender to puree it in the pan? I would can it 10-15 min for pints or smaller. Linda Zeidrich processes her low-sugar apple butter (5lb of apples to 1C of suga...
Lindac's Apple Cake?
Posted by jennem
4 Comments
jennemUpdated Readinglady got it! It's excellent. I didn't do the gravy, I made some vanilla whipped cream instead.
Joy of Jams Green Pepper Lime Jelly
Posted by 2ajsmama
14 Comments
kayskatsUpdated probably not in a fabric store ... I find it in the cooking supply aisle at the grocery store. kay
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