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Steam Juicing
Posted by iice9
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
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated 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
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matthias_langUpdated 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
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skordoulaUpdated 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
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated 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)
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balloonflower(5b Denver CO)Updated 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
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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated It was @195 for just a few minutes, maybe 5, I didn't time it. Thanks!
Pickling Asparagus
Posted by LoneJack Zn 6a, KC
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coffeehaus(7a Central VA)Updated 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
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matthias_langUpdated 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))
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deannakritchUpdated You can substitute Splenda for the sugar, but some feel that it gets bitter. Stevia is another option. Deanna
Vacuum sealing asparagus and not freezing it?
Posted by bart1(6/7 Northern VA)
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laceyvail(6A, WV)Updated Really, I just put it in a casserole dish, put butter on it and roast it until it gets hot. I think you could sauté the frozen pieces in a frying pan too.
Freezing Sauerkraut
Posted by robinava(6B)
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Depends on how dry it is. The liquid content of finished kraut varies widely. Some liquid is preferred so that it doesn't turn as mushy when thawed. So yes you may need to add some but I don't think it has to be covered. The mo...
Freezing celery?
Posted by nancyjane_gardener(Zone 8ish North of San Francisco in the "real" wine country)
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nancyjane_gardener(Zone 8ish North of San Francisco in the "real" wine country)Updated kerryv I cut up left over veges and bag for later soups, including celery! Nancy
Peach halves, cut side down?
Posted by matthias_lang
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matthias_langUpdated I'll probably do mostly quarts but some pints as well. I have more regular mouth than wide, so that is what I'd use, mostly. I've never canned sweet fruit before, but I think I've seen that fish scale pattern done.
Question about All American 921 canner
Posted by moogies(z8, D/FW Texas)
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Janice NUpdated I can get 14 wide mouth pints in my 921 double stacked. I haven't tried narrow pints. I'm confused how you stack an odd number of jars in 2 layers. You can fit 9 on the bottom and 10 on the top? I like the wide mouths because ...
Tomatillo Lime Jam
Posted by malna(NJ 5/6)
3 Comments
malna(NJ 5/6)Updated The only other thing I've used it for (I didn't do a very big batch the first time) is smear a little on a flour tortilla, like jam, and use the tortilla for a fajita wrap. I like it best with chicken or pork, beef (I use venison...
New to pressure canning - questions and advice
Posted by jennieboyer(8)
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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated If you don't have a manual, you can download it here (it's under the Tech Specs tab). Ignore the recipes, but read the first 9 pages for instructions on how to use it. As far as the leaking, try a very thin smear of Vaseline on th...
First time pressure canning
Posted by luvncannin
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jennieboyer(8)Updated Hi All - the canner I got is an All American 921 - can I replace the gauge on this one or no? The one I have is an older model with the petcock instead of a weight.
Drying chillis
Posted by floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated Well I have dried them after pulling the plants. Mainly because I was using them straight off the plants as I needed them and never got around to picking them all. Mould is certainly a risk but there isn't any on this lot. They ha...
Cherry jam not setting
Posted by sherylgallant56(6a)
9 Comments
mellyofthesouth(9a FL)Updated This is from Linda Ziedrich's book "The Joy of Jams, Jellies and Other Sweet Preserves" "To avoid finding crunchy bits in your grape jelly, you need to let the juice rest overnight so that the tartrate crystals will...
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