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Posted by val_s(z5 central IL) February 21, 2011

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated June 2, 2015 Yes it does. It isn't an additional one, it replaces the counter weight that comes on that model and converts it from a gauge canner to a weighted canner since the weights are much more accurate and reliable and so you don't have...

pickle cucumbers

Posted by swiss_apls_tx(8) May 29, 2015

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canfanUpdated June 1, 2015 Love the photo! Can't wait for our garden to give us the goods!

canned pickled daylilly pods

Posted by beesneeds(zone 6) May 31, 2015

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beesneeds(zone 6)Updated June 1, 2015 See Dave, that's why I was leery about the comment I found that I could just use a zucchini recipe. In theory that sounds nice, but I'm not too sure because zucchini and lily pods are for sure different. Maybe folks did can them a...

Achieving light and crispy dehydrated fruit/veg

Posted by joannaw January 27, 2011

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joannawUpdated May 31, 2015 No, I didn't. I hear there are now some freeze dryers available for the consumer market, but not in my price range yet! Fortunately we live near a Trader Joe's now. :) Check out this thread for some serious home freeze drying adve...

40 lbs bananas....ooops

Posted by sosusie December 31, 2014

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Ninkasi(6-7 Germany)Updated May 31, 2015 next time you get a glut of bananas, know you can make this One ingredient ice cream! It works beautifully, especially if you have an immersion blender or food processor. A potato masher works too. It is absolutely lovely, especia...

Having a cow butchered - choice of cuts

Posted by liz_h(7/8 DFW Texas) November 3, 2008

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liz_h(7/8 DFW Texas)Updated May 30, 2015 The beef we're finishing was raised during a period of drought. It is almost devoid of fat, and sometimes has a bit of gamey flavor; moreso than other grassfed meat. Some of the steaks were downright tough. We've found that it'...

My tongue tingles after eating from my garden. Normal?

Posted by tiger12439 May 9, 2015

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Grow Your HeirloomsUpdated May 30, 2015 oral allergy syndrome?

Crisp Dill Spears from Straight 8's

Posted by nett2(5/6) August 4, 2009

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CA Kate z9Updated May 28, 2015 At first I thought Agent Kent was talking about pre-washing/sterilizing the jars and lids in the dishwasher... and that's what I do. But further reading of that post gave me the willies. I'm with the rest of you.... totally irre...

Jelly without a canner - safe?

Posted by gamergirl18155 May 9, 2015

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l pinkmountainUpdated May 26, 2015 The only thing I will add is that there is nothing sacred about a "canner" if you mean the big enameled steel pots that are specifically labeled as being for canning. They are great because they hold a lot of jars, have...

must I use canning salt?

Posted by Kristina Seleshanko May 25, 2015

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Kristina SeleshankoUpdated May 26, 2015 Thank you!

Steam Juicing

Posted by iice9 May 25, 2015

iice9Has anyone tried to steam juice Guava and if so, did it work or not? I have quite a bit and want to make jelly and/or jam.

Freezer Burn On Beef Is it okay to can?

Posted by peanutone May 21, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated May 21, 2015 It isn't a safety issue, just a quality issue as the texture and flavor will be affected. So it is your choice if the lesser quality is worth the time and energy investment to can it. Personally I subscribe to the belief that po...

Advice on Peaches from Backyard Peach Tree Please

Posted by Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b May 17, 2015

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matthias_langUpdated May 17, 2015 Yes, you can pick them and let them ripen on the counter. Picking them a bit early is a good way to transport them for sharing, too.

Who wants some lids with bands?

Posted by skordoula May 15, 2015

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skordoulaUpdated May 16, 2015 I advertised them on Craigslist but didn't get any takers. I think people who look for free stuff on Craigslist are looking for stuff they can resell. I'll try Goodwill. Don't worry, I'm just using them for short-term storage. I j...

Know of a Tattler type lid study?

Posted by matthias_lang May 12, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated May 15, 2015 Unfortunately that announcement about the grant, announced in 2013, happened right at the time that federal funding for NCHFP was cut/eliminated. While that may not have eliminated the grant, it very likely eliminated the people ...

PC thicker stock?

Posted by balloonflower(5b Denver CO) May 13, 2015

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balloonflower(5b Denver CO)Updated May 14, 2015 Sounds like something my husband would love! He regularly brings home heads to pull meat from and make random stuff with. Lots of gelatin there! That may be part of the stock/canning thing. I've pretty much just decided to do ...

Is my homemade cheese safe?

Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC May 13, 2015

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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated May 13, 2015 It was @195 for just a few minutes, maybe 5, I didn't time it. Thanks!

Pickling Asparagus

Posted by LoneJack Zn 6a, KC April 25, 2015

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coffeehaus(7a Central VA)Updated May 12, 2015 Today I am trying the pickled asparagus for the first time using the "Joy of Pickling" recipe and her directions give the option of pasteurizing at 180-185 for 30 minutes. Though it will be a few weeks until the pickle i...

Corn Relish and Black Bean Salad

Posted by canfan May 11, 2015

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matthias_langUpdated May 12, 2015 I think that sounds good. Corn and beans--always a good combination. Your recipe would be tasty served hot as well.

Canning Frozen Blackberry Recipes?

Posted by missemerald(7 (Virginia)) April 13, 2012

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deannakritchUpdated May 12, 2015 You can substitute Splenda for the sugar, but some feel that it gets bitter. Stevia is another option. Deanna

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