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Posted by matthias_lang November 7, 2014

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pattypan(z6b CT)Updated November 12, 2014 they do smell like something dead. open them outside- wish i had thought of that.

Watermelon rind pickles! Delicious!

Posted by thatcompostguy November 11, 2014

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thatcompostguyUpdated November 12, 2014 chugga chugga chugga.... :-)

omit cornstarch?

Posted by KSprairie November 11, 2014

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digdirt2Updated November 11, 2014 Agree with Sheila. There is no need to omit it when it is in a tested and approved recipe. Any separation that might happen with a relish wouldn't be apparent anyway as it would if used in pie fillings and the other recipes where ...

Pickled Green Tomato Relish, grate or chop?

Posted by KSprairie November 10, 2014

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KSprairieUpdated November 11, 2014 OK, thank you for your help. :)

Bring Out Your Soups and Stews!

Posted by zabby17(z5/6 Ontario) September 22, 2008

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hawaiisamUpdated November 9, 2014 This recipe originally appeared in the New York Times. Seems too simple to be this delicious but it is a wonderful marriage of flavors. Red Wine Pinto Beans with Smoky Bacon Ingredients: 1/2# smoky bacon, diced 1 large onion, peel...

Other sites with unique recipes

Posted by HotHabaneroLady(7a Central MD) November 7, 2014

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digdirt2Updated November 8, 2014 Please keep in mind that links to all the other Extension websites are available from NCHFP - check out the Publications link there. Also that the instructions provided by NCHFP can be used interchangeably in most cases with other...

Ready for some more of my 'reruns' ??

Posted by slinkey(6) November 6, 2014

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated November 7, 2014 That is fine. It is a nice HARVEST setting to me. Very warm and inviting.

When you just throw something together...

Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC November 4, 2014

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated November 7, 2014 If you don't want to preserve/can who cares you put into your soup ?( Except yourself). of course there are things that can make soup tastier. I wouldn't want to make soup with plain water. Then things like spices, types of veggie...

pickling liquid question

Posted by shermthewerm(8 PNW) October 3, 2014

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shermthewerm(8 PNW)Updated November 7, 2014 Ok thanks, Dave! I don't have the over the years' experience, and I am very cautious about my canning endeavors, and lacking confidence! So, good to know--I'll make my first note in my recipe book: double the brine. Thanks again f...

Rust in water of BWB

Posted by Notwelltraveled October 31, 2014

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myfamilysfarmUpdated November 6, 2014 You don't need new racks, soak them in some vinegar and then wipe dry. Should take care of the rust. You may need to soak for a day or so. Vinegar is a wonderful rust remover, also frees up tools accidentally left out in the rain.

fruit pectin

Posted by jmcgraw16(z8 GA) October 11, 2014

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myfamilysfarmUpdated November 6, 2014 Tracy, I love my pectin from nuts.com. I got it last year, towards the end, and this year it's been just as strong. I still have about 10 pounds of the 25 left, so I should be good for 2015. either that or I'll order more. I tried...

sweetened pickled peppers recipe

Posted by wifeoferp October 10, 2014

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digdirt2Updated November 6, 2014 I don't know if the OP is getting these emails since they never returned here to reply. But there are many sweet pickled peppers recipes available - including bread and butter types. As others have said you can always add sugar to...

I need HELP with fermentation

Posted by pixie_lou October 5, 2014

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digdirt2Updated November 2, 2014 Given the ways you plan to use them then, just based on my experience with doing hot peppers (no bhuts) I'd say they are done or close to it. I have never let them go more than 3 weeks personally because I still want the original ...

Hibiscus sabdariffa, Roselle

Posted by seedmoney(Zone 8b) October 27, 2014

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seedmoney(Zone 8b)Updated October 28, 2014 Thank you both for your help. I really appreciate it. seedmoney, off to harvest some Roselle...

Chick Peas for Hummus

Posted by rocketjeremy October 11, 2014

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wandascollectibles(8b, Florida)Updated October 28, 2014 Thank you for sharing, this sounds Yummy Wanda

enchilada sauce

Posted by craftylady(9) October 26, 2014

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2ajsmamaUpdated October 26, 2014 Maybe one of these? Here is a link that might be useful: NMSU chile recipes for BWB

Soup Questions

Posted by missemerald(7 (Virginia)) October 23, 2014

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annie1992Updated October 26, 2014 I just canned a lovely soup made with Great White Tomatoes, the last of the fresh basil and some sweet red pepper, both beautiful and delicious. I used this recipe from the Ball Blue Book, but left out the cloves and the carrots b...

Banana pepper recipe help!!!!

Posted by Chanstib2004 October 26, 2014

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digdirt2Updated October 26, 2014 Yeah there are all kinds of safe approved recipes available, some with tomatoes (not paste or ketchup) included, some without. Sugar is always optional. But very limited oil is allowed in any of them and there must be sufficient a...

Canned Beans ?

Posted by gardnpondr(Zone 8) October 20, 2014

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gardnpondr(Zone 8)Updated October 26, 2014 ?? What is that link for? :-)

Canned Beans cloudy?

Posted by gardnpondr(Zone 8) October 24, 2014

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theforgottenone1013(MI zone 5b/6a)Updated October 24, 2014 The link to the thread the OP is referring to is below. Rodney Here is a link that might be useful: Canned Beans ?

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