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cranberry beans
Posted by shamil
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digdirt2Updated I suppose in theory you could given the old "process for the longest ingredient" guidelines although that has pretty much been abandoned. But AFAIK there are no guidelines for doing so, only for tomato sauce or water or ...
Your favorite way to preserve peppers
Posted by annew21(7b NC)
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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated DH and I were just up at the garden doling out water to the needy, and we started reminiscing about the "anniversary". Three years ago today, Hurricane Irene arrived. We had more water than we knew what to do with. This ...
storing homemade sauerkraut
Posted by gardenswithducks(z6aNC)
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springschelUpdated We make lots of sauerkraut and freeze it. Freezing does not kill the probiotics. I prefer to freeze it in my canning jars. It's a personal preference. We had some sauerkraut given to us by a farmer who put it in a freezer bag, it ...
Maybe a dumb question...
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated OK, just picked some peppers and added, I'll add the extra 1/8C salt too. Now to find room in the fridge...
Quick Help, Please Process Time for Concord
Posted by cannond
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cannondUpdated You are my hero, Pixie Lou. Thanks. You were just in time. Deborah
So, have you noticed?
Posted by calliope(6)
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TxMarti(8a DFW)Updated I looked at my new and older boxes of lids last night. I have a box of wide mouth Kerr lids, at least 5 years old, and they say to wash in hot soapy water, rinse well, and set aside until ready to use. An even older box of wide mo...
Grape leaves
Posted by matthias_lang
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digdirt2Updated Steve - your leaves are fermented rather than pickled. The safety with them comes from the lactic acid created by fermentation. As long as you keep any scum that forms skimmed off they are fine. Once they are fully fermented - the...
Water used in canning liquids
Posted by murkey(6)
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skeipUpdated My great aunt Mildred made the best dill pickles in the family and always swore it was her well water. Her water was so heavy with iron and other minerals it was like drinking from one of those mineral springs!! Steve
Merit corn stored in the fridge for over a week.....
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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digdirt2Updated Old Betty Crocker recipe for Corn Fritters 1/3 c corn meal 2/3 c AP flour 1/2 c milk 1 t baking powder 1 t salt 1 t vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 to 1 1/2 c fresh corn (drained if needed) 1 T sugar (optional for sweeter fritters) Mix all...
Beginner Question
Posted by northerngurl(5)
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digdirt2Updated If it isn't already a tested and approved recipe for salsa - your best option of course - then feel free to post it here and we can offer suggestions. Generally using your own made-up recipes is not recommended when it comes to ca...
Basic dill pickle recipe and directions
Posted by ckmcmann(MA)
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reneefUpdated Thank you so much for your help! I will try doing half and half and see how it turns out....I appreciate you taking the time! : )
Presto 01781 23-Quart Pressure Canner and Cooker
Posted by homemadecountrylife(Zone 8A CA)
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pattypan(z6b CT)Updated sorry too OP. (it looks like they can opt out of receiving more messages, above the "preview message" link. i'm now going to email sheila and hand over this thread to people who actually have a 23 qt. presto- lucky them ...
Have you canned Nectarines instead of Peaches?
Posted by nugrdnnut(6a n-c WA)
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nugrdnnut(6a n-c WA)Updated Thank you for the input... Angelacan. Do you prefer your canned peaches over nectarines because of flavor? or texture? or something else? thanks, tom
Double Chunky Basil Pasta Sauce?
Posted by KSprairie
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KSprairieUpdated Thanks!! :)
canning venison
Posted by hawaiisam
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KSprairieUpdated malna, I sincerely appreciate your advice!!! You sound well-experienced, not a "know-it-all" :) It is so helpful to learn from others you have already been through it. I am going to try be more creative with venison this...
Concord Grape Glut
Posted by cannond
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cannondUpdated I just ordered the Farm Journal Pie book, used, and the canning book. I do hope there's a good grape pie recipe. l feel a little guilty about the grapes. We've lived here nine years and I've never given the grape arbor much more t...
Victorio motorized strainer vs. Omaz
Posted by heavens123
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heavens123Updated Yes, availability of parts is a good point. I have no idea where I'd get parts for the Omaz. I have a shoulder issue, so after years of hand cranking a Back to Basics strainer, I can no longer do that. The only way I'll be able to...
Someone go back to the day I decided to plant Tigarella...
Posted by bananastand(4b)
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bananastand(4b)Updated Ahhh... I hadn't even thought about the determinate/indeterminate distinction! I do appreciate the other suggestions coming for varieties too, though. It just seems with Tigarella and Cherokee Purple, most of what makes them delic...
re-canning maraschino cherries
Posted by dellr
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digdirt2Updated There are no instructions available for canning them except as a small ingredient in other fruit mixtures. They are considered a RE-processed item which is generally not recommended - freezing them would be the guidelines recommen...
Do you use a cone food press and pestle for anything?
Posted by TxMarti(8a DFW)
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TxMarti(8a DFW)Updated I might keep it for grape juice/jelly then. I have never tried that in my tomato strainer. murkey, it's actually my mother's food press so I'd give it back to her if I decided to get rid of it. Of course that only buys time as I'd...
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