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Who uses the foodsaver?
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 Thanks for the info on freezing fruit! I'm kinda known as the soup Nazi around here! I love soup and distribute it to anyone who is ill, had oral surgery, or wants some! I also bring my elderly FIL all sorts of goodies a couple ti...
Freezing stuffed peppers?
Posted by aka_peggy(Central Md 6b)
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nancyjane_gardener(Zone 8ish North of San Francisco in the "real" wine country)Updated I actually started making a stuffed pepper casserole rather than the stuffed peppers which can be awkward to eat! I blanch the cut up peppers for 4 minutes, then use the pepper water to cook the rice. Cook the ground turkey/onion/...
Starting my own recipe
Posted by newatcanning
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Newatcanning, please listen to Dave and meyerk, and use only tested and approved recipes. We all have our favorites we might like to have ready in a jar but its just not possible to do that safely. You can be creative with your...
preserving venison
Posted by KSprairie
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gardnpondr(Zone 8)Updated I canned some and it was FINE! I used this ladies recipe but I checked the canning site and can't think of what it's called right now to make sure on the canning time and I used the canning time they said. This was awesome and it ...
Have you made sweet & sour Indian lemon pickles?
Posted by veeta
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canfanUpdated I have made lime pickles. The recipe was given to me by a friend from India. The limes are cut squeezed and covered in salt. They sit for days then spices are heated in a skillet, cooled then mixed in. Then they sit some more....
Where did all my saved pages go?
Posted by ahbee01(z5 OH)
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asm198 - Zone 6a (MO)Updated You're welcome, ahbee!
Is GMO corn cobs safe for corn cob jelly?
Posted by myfamilysfarm
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thatcompostguyUpdated I finally made some last summer with Silver Queen cobs after stripping the kernels. Turned out tasting kind of like cornbread, pop corn, roasted corn, etc. And it was light brown in color, like chicken broth. Not sure I'll ever...
*&%$#@!!! Marmalade!
Posted by gardengrl(Northern Virginia)
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11ebayerUpdated Here is my Meyer Lemon Marmalade recipe....It ALWAYS sets. 3 pounds of Meyer Lemon - I weigh mine 8 cups of water 8 cups of sugar Cut each lemon in half. Juice the lemons with a juicer (works fast and catches 99% of the seeds. I...
Is my turkey stock too thick to can?
Posted by SaraBeth Williams
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SaraBeth WilliamsUpdated thank you Dave, just what I was looking for.
Making Garlic or Herb Infused Oils at Home
Posted by malna(NJ 5/6)
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canfanUpdated Review the recipes on page 4. It is step 1 in the recipe where the citric acid is added to water then the herbs or garlic is added for at least 24 hrs soak. This increases the acidity in the garlic or herbs prior to infusing ...
Jamacian Relish Receipe?
Posted by bluejean(z6 OH)
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canfanUpdated Did a bit of an internet search and found this recipe... it is basically a 'sweet' fruit salsa in "modern" terms... I suggest that you do more research to determine the safety of this recipe for canning, however. http:/...
Mason jar sale!
Posted by dellr
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated asparagus of course, with the pt + 1/2 - but also peaches and pears....
Probably a Cooking Forum question
Posted by gardengalrn(5KS)
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gardengalrn6Updated meet=meat, lol
Who said this isn't canning season?
Posted by dellr
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misskimmie(z4b Central NY)Updated This time of year I can up jars of beans from dried beans. I may make bean soup, pork and beans, plain beans etc. I also can potatoes from the 50lb bags I buy from a farm. Cabbages and pumpkins are still available so I cane cole s...
Is it OK to harvest greens with mildew?
Posted by donegonegreen
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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated I wouldn't eat them either. You might try cutting all the leaves off at about 3" above the ground though and see if they grow back "clean". Deanna
tomato sauce problem
Posted by jessam
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gardengalrn(5KS)Updated I have had much better luck with beefsteaks than with paste tomatoes, but I do try a new paste variety each year with the hopes I'll find something I like. Something I did one year that really changed the taste (for me) was the ad...
Cranberry Hal. pepper jelly aka turkey's revenge
Posted by ahbee01(z5 OH)
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ahbee01(z5 OH)Updated Yeah, I thought there might be a texture issue, but I was going to chop them fine like in the hab. gold! (do an over night soak) I don't want to use them,but can not find frozen! I knew I should have bought a few extra bags! Thank...
Carnitas pressure canning question
Posted by PirateJeni
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2ajsmamaUpdated Is the shredding an issue? I notice that NCHFP says chunks or strips. As long as it's "soupy" as Dave described 3/4 meat and 1/4 liquid this isn't going to pack too densely to cause a problem?
Does anyone use a pH meter in home canning?
Posted by randaloulton(6)
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digdirt2Updated With the disclaimer that pH is proven to be unstable (it rises over time in storage) then yes there are several models available that can be used at your own risk. But cost is the break point and none of them are inexpensive. All ...
Which fish varieties can (or can't) be pressured canned?
Posted by pqtex
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digdirt2Updated Since this old post was brought back up just a couple of safety issues that need to be pointed out. Processing time and weight is determined by your altitude and is not the same for all Using non-canning jars isn't recommended for...
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