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bpa?
Posted by berrybusy
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pattypan(z6b CT)Updated i'm not saying BPS is now in the lids. but if not that, than what ? on the other hand, there are thousands of man-made chemicals out there (new car smell, anyone?). there is, literally, no where to hide. i've wondered if glass jar...
Hot pepper jelly with powdered pectin
Posted by HotHabaneroLady(7a Central MD)
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2ajsmamaUpdated Just use your powdered pectin, but put it in before the sugar. If you've got the canister, 3 Tbsp is normal for a batch. Here's one I got off UC Davis site a couple of years ago and saved in Word, I'd have to look for the link: AP...
Why Cover Jars
Posted by thirsty_dirt_77(3a)
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taplaUpdated No. As the liquid and gasses in the jars expand, the gasses are forced out of the jars through the interface between the seal and the jar's rim. If the gasses and liquid inside the jars cool, it creates a negative pressure (partia...
Help ASAP More stew then will fit in canner
Posted by oletimer
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oletimerUpdated Thank you Dave I am getting ready to do that now,
Canning with Better Than Bouillon
Posted by wifeoferp
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wifeoferpUpdated Thanks everyone. I guess I am a little confused because the recipe in the Ball book says to use bouillon cubes, and the cubes I have seem to have more additives that my BTB. These are Wylers chicken cubes. Is there a particular br...
pickled pepperoncini
Posted by shermthewerm(8 PNW)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Posted by malna NJ 5/6 (My Page) on Wed, Oct 1, 14 at 15:00 The directions for peeling peppers are optional. Some years they have really thick skins (unappetizing to me), and the blistering technique works fine for those. %%%%%%%%...
Another roast tomato question
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated Never mind - I crushed and pureed them in a food mill, have 2 half gallons of puree in fridge to use for soup on Sat if they say they need it - if not, will it be OK to can Sat AM or do I need to do it Friday night (should be home...
Still Good - Frozen Orange Juice
Posted by davlun
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pixie_louUpdated You could thaw it out and give it the sniff test. Those cardboard cartons do tend to pick up odors. Then if it smells fine, it's probably ok to drink.
Maslin pans
Posted by missrumphius(5b)
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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated That's the same one I bought - love Lee Valley stuff. Mine looks brand new as well - I've had it at least 6 years if not longer. I like the fact that the handles are spot welded on, not riveted, which gives you a nice smooth surfa...
Zucchini relish - comparing recipes
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated I was just thinking of bringing it to a cookout on Friday since if I make chow-chow tomorrow it definitely won't be enough time to mellow out the vinegar. I do have some relishes made a little earlier this summer. Just bought 1 do...
Saving seeds from blanched tomatoes?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated Yeah, that's what I figured, the interior didn't get to 200 degrees, though the outer flesh is pretty hot. I did have the tomatoes in the boiling water for more than 30 secs though to try to get the catfacing off. But if those see...
Ideas for canned goods gifts
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated I don't know how much my mom wants to spend, I think this is supposed to be "just a little something" but I had thought of the pasta too - we'll see how ambitious I get, maybe I'll make and dry pasta. In fact, that gets ...
ascorbic acid soak?
Posted by KSprairie
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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated KeitasKookie, There should be enough vinegar or other acidic ingredient to minimize the oxidation on the top layer. What recipe did you use? Was it adequately acidified? One reason might be too much headspace (the distance between...
Hubbard squash not ripe
Posted by gmom2-6boys
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digdirt2Updated Most winter squash, when harvested too early, will not actually ripen further. But its' flavor will improve somewhat with time as the sugars in it break down. It also won't store as long as it would have if left on the vine to rip...
How long can apple juice last
Posted by trmeyer(z5a MO)
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trmeyer(z5a MO)Updated Thank you. That's what I was thinking I could do. It looks great. Nothing floating in it. Smells great (or at least the one jar I did open up. Will end up dumping that one since it's been opened now). Thanks again! Tracy
What foods do you dehydrate?
Posted by jennieboyer(8)
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gmgdvmUpdated Re: fruit leather. I stumbled across a way to make individual "fruit roll-ups" without needing the special trays, or the hassle of covering my trays in plastic wrap. I cut squares of baking parchment so that 4 fit per tr...
Recipe needed for canned green tomatoes for frying.
Posted by Cece77
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thatcompostguyUpdated What if you limed them first to increase their crunchiness? Then they might come out better after being canned or frozen.
Beef Stew
Posted by oletimer
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pixie_louUpdated Yes. I'd brown the meat, add the veggies and some broth, bring to a boil, fill the jars, add more broth, then process.
Canning recipe
Posted by lucylarou
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pixie_louUpdated I'm with annie. It's fruit, sugar and vinegar. You can use the berry processing time.
question on Canned Rotel-Type Tomatoes & Hot Peppers
Posted by KSprairie
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KSprairieUpdated I'll try it with no oil, use all of the liquid and see how it turns out. I am wondering... if I roast half the weight called for and put the remainder straight into the pot, maybe I would have better results and not risk losing to...
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