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Simple method to crush tomatoes?
Posted by kiddo_1(NE OH 5)
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pattypan(z6b CT)Updated pixie, found your post on another thread about skins of cherry tomatoes being no problem. think i'll get myself an immersion blender !
couple questions
Posted by luvncannin
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pixie_louUpdated I would probably leav the cherries in the freezer until you want to use them, I Think that canning after freezing will make them really soft. They recommend peeling pears since that is where the majority of the bacteria reside. On...
Mirro 22 quart weighted pressure canner questions
Posted by roandco(z5ONT)
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Marie-AnneUpdated FINALLY!!! Well, if this can help anyone... I have a flat top oven. I found a forum where they said canning on a flat top oven is not recommended since the shape of the bottom of the canner will not be enough in contact with the o...
Roast and freeze, or freeze then roast?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated Thanks - does anybody know if plain roasted tomatoes can be canned (in PC?)? I sent 22 lbs of tomatoes (4 gallons) home with my dad to put in their freezer, I didn't get to roast any last night but I've got a casserole in the oven...
Can I still eat this
Posted by ramie
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pixie_louUpdated The reason they say not to reuse lids is because a used lid is more prone to failure or a weak seal. It's not necessarily a food safety issue - the used lid isn't creating botulism. If your seal fails, you can tell. In which case,...
Did I pick my spaghetti squash too soon?
Posted by dreamercp(Zone 4)
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springthymeUpdated Some of my spaghetti squash is still dark green, some is turning lighter. Should I pick it now? the stems are pretty dead, some more than others. (Does anyone else have green spaghetti squash?) I have one very small one that went ...
Scratch on lid
Posted by food_lover
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digdirt2Updated It is basically your choice, what you are comfortable with. Most just ignore the issue as the worst that can happen is some discoloration from acidic food contact. For the most part they pose no problems and unless substantially d...
Can I can this cranberry sauce?
Posted by shawnalyn
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pattypan(z6b CT)Updated if i remember right, O.S. adds high fructose corn syrup to their whole cranberry sauce. that's why we now make and freeze our own with fresh berries ( or freeze them and make it anytime). i believe Gefen makes it with just sugar a...
DIY Depth Gage
Posted by thatcompostguy
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pattypan(z6b CT)Updated that's a great idea for head space in jars. but for the 2 inch water over the jars in a BWB, i suggest a harder plastic or a wooden ruler. my flexible plastic rule curled a bit from just a few seconds in simmering water !!
Traffic Jam Recipe
Posted by myfamilysfarm
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finman(SE Michigan)Updated I have a jar of this now. It is delicious! The ingredients listed on the label are: Sugar Water Peaches Strawberries Pectin Red Raspberries Cherries Cranberries Citrus Acid
Pear Juice?
Posted by sosusie
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sosusieUpdated Pretty sure these aren't Asian pears, but will google just to make sure. If there is any doubt I will acidify them. Jill, I too, find juice making an easy way to deal with lots of fruit, especially with the apple press so hope tha...
roasted red peppers- lots of brine left over
Posted by verobison
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digdirt2Updated No problem when the recipe when used from a reliable source Malna. That way we know it has been tested and approved. But when used from an unreliable source as in this case, there is no way for us to know that unless we also just ...
What should I do with all these lids/rings?
Posted by catherinet(5 IN)
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catherinet(5 IN)Updated Thanks everyone.
1year later harvest
Posted by suncrest746
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digdirt2Updated True and second year crops are primarily used for cattle feed. Pithy, bitter, and lower nutrient levels. Or tilled in as a green manure for soil improvement. Not something that is normally done intentionally for human food crop. D...
Pickled peppers unseal during storage
Posted by HotHabaneroLady(7a Central MD)
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HotHabaneroLady(7a Central MD)Updated Thank you, Dave. This helps me understand what's happening a lot better! And also helps explain why articles abound about how safe and easy it is to ferment whereas there are so many cautions about being careful with canning. Angi...
Freezing corn
Posted by sue_ct(z6 CT)
9 Comments
sue_ct(z6 CT)Updated OK, thanks. I don't usually leave significant head space even when freezing in containers, unless I am freezing a liquid. Hmmm, not important I guess.
Apples , Apples, Apples
Posted by jennypat Zone 3b NW MN(Zone 3b NW MN)
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sosusieUpdated Fruit leather in the dehydrator is good. Freeze some in amounts for apple bread, muffins etc.
My Experiences with muscadines
Posted by donnabaskets(Zone 8a, Central MS)
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donnabaskets(Zone 8a, Central MS)Updated Sorry to be so long in replying. Been out of town. The dehydrated muscadines are absolutely delicious. The flavor is bright and pure, not like any other dried fruit I have ever had.The trick is to get the pulp out of the fruit. Ch...
Fruit flies! Countertop compost?
Posted by casi(5)
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defrost49Updated My husband made a fruit fly/gnat trap, too. Poked holes in plastic wrap then put it over a jar containing apple cider vinegar. They can get in, but not out. Yes, certain food scraps really attract tiny flying insects. The filter o...
Leather Britches, (dried green beans) Blanch?
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated I forgot to report back, sorry. They were still not as good after 10 hours on low in the crock pot.
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