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Is this salsa still good
Posted by paige_nc(7A NC very close to 6)
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paige_nc(7A NC very close to 6)Updated Thanks eveyone, I opened a jar and it had got a little watery,not thick like it was. I think I will just dump it all,no use taking a chance of getting sick. No mold ,it just doesn't look like it did. Won't ever do that again,I hop...
Question canning in 1/2 pint jars
Posted by oletimer
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Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)Updated Some foods will not get the center of the jar heated thoroughly to insure they are safe if you use a larger jar. The foods have been highly tested in labs if you are using safe recipes. The jars listed are the ones that will insur...
Yellow Tomatoes
Posted by skeip
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zabby17(z5/6 Ontario)Updated Steve, Make a big pot of yellow tomato sauce! It's so pretty and can be used in any way red sauce can. I like to make a yellow tomato pizza topped with sliced provolone and sweet orange peppers and red onion. Or serve gnocchi in y...
Added juice with no-sugar pectin?
Posted by ltilton
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ltiltonUpdated Thanks, everyone. I do like a firm set, so maybe I'll try another product. Although with underripe plums in the batch there is plenty of acid and natural pectin, so I did plan to use sugar - just not so much.
Home made potato chips
Posted by avidchamp
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acertainUpdated See http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/05/does-pre-blanching-improve-potato-chips.html for an explanation for why pre-blanching can make the chips crispier. Andrew
Canning Hungarian Wax Peppers - Soggy
Posted by camotimm
15 Comments
italiaUpdated before chemical additives, people used fresh grape leaves to make pickles crisp.( wash and put one in each jar) Also, I've found that soaking the peppers in cold water in the refrigerator for a few days makes them crisp even after...
Carrots - Hot or raw pack?
Posted by berrybusy
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berrybusyUpdated The carrots came from a wholesale produce auction which at times will include excess produce from a local store. At this auction, you buy direct from local growers, in quantity, though they have smaller lots available or will some...
Substitution question
Posted by cindy_7(6b/7a)
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digdirt2Updated Yes, June, you can leave the garlic out. There is no safety issue with doing so since it plays a flavor, not a preserving role. Dave
Any ideas for drained tomato juice?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated I freeze it for soup base later too. Deanna
I'm glad I can make things for myself
Posted by mellyofthesouth(9a FL)
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caryltoo Z7/SE PAUpdated Guess people are paying for convenience and/or don't know how to make their own. The fruit and veggies from our local orchard and Amish farmers is so much better though.
Is it bad to use a higher pressure when PC
Posted by caryltoo Z7/SE PA
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caryltoo Z7/SE PAUpdated Thanks to you both. The counterwieght was rocking the whole time and the gauge read 15. I was worried about the rocking at first because last year I tried to keep the pressure near the called-for 11 on the gauge and turned the hea...
Victorio 200 Strainer Leaking
Posted by apmonte(5)
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caryltoo Z7/SE PAUpdated The cutout fits over the wingnut on the screen getting the guard closer to the main part of the strainer. At least it is if it's where the one on my 200 is. It can be tough to get on there till you get used to it. Caryl
Are these Mater still ok
Posted by wdenton07
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated They may also be a little softer but otherwise as Deanna said, they're OK. Carol
is something wrong with my watermelon??
Posted by vschlaff
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vschlaffUpdated Thanks denninmi, This is the first time Ive been able to grow watermelon. I was getting concerned that it is cooling off outside also. Thanks for the info. I will keep watching them for signs if ripness.
Leftover pickling brine
Posted by rocketjeremy
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rocketjeremyUpdated Dave...thanks for your wisdom as always. I did seal it up in the fridge last night so I will just start keeping an eye on my cukes and see if I get get another run in before the time is up. I also have a neighbor that does a TON o...
Peaches floating in syrup
Posted by girlbug2(z9/10, Sunset zone 24)
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girlbug2(z9/10, Sunset zone 24)Updated thanks--my mind is at ease now :)
Freeze zucchini boats?
Posted by shermthewerm(8 PNW)
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shermthewerm(8 PNW)Updated Thanks again. Guess I'll give it a try--maybe zucchini will sound good to the kids again a few months from now.
Cuisinart or KitchenAid Attachment Kit
Posted by gryffin(5A)
7 Comments
vschlaffUpdated I just purchased my KA strainer/grinder attachment. I made tomatoe sauce last weekend and it was a DREAM!!!!! I have shoulder issues and I had no problems using this attachment. It was easy to put together, take apart and clean. I...
Elderberry Jelly problems
Posted by jrslick (North Central Kansas, Zone 5B)
2 Comments
jrslick (North Central Kansas, Zone 5B)Updated Thanks Linda Lou, It is looking promising. I did go ahead and made another batch last night. I cooked it longer, 4 minutes instead of 2. It was set up this morning. So I hope the others will work out too. Thanks, Jay Now I wish th...
Annie's salsa question
Posted by erdoc1971
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2ajsmamaUpdated Annie did say it got hotter as it aged, so if you like it hot you may find it's better later. If not, you might want to eat it now! Doesn't last long around here anyway.
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