Post by determinator on Aug 10, 2013 15:56:09 GMT -5
Your'e really cranking out the goods, tinknocker1! I am a canning newby here, and want to get a handle on it. I haven't canned anything yet, but did do some pickled eggs. Can you tell me a good way to learn the ropes?
Your'e really cranking out the goods, tinknocker1! I am a canning newby here, and want to get a handle on it. I haven't canned anything yet, but did do some pickled eggs. Can you tell me a good way to learn the ropes?
if i was you det i would buy the ball blue book of canning and read up on it ... great book covers everything you need to know from jelly to meat .most stores that carry canning supplies carry the book
there is a lot of stuff on youtube about canning also some good some not so good i would recommend this ladies channel she is awesome
Post by Jack of all Trapping on Aug 10, 2013 18:45:59 GMT -5
Nice job Tinknocker 1 !!!! ;D Ball Blue Book is a must have read. Also check with your local 4 H. They give a class for beginners here in NY every year. Spent most of last week canning. Sooo much better than store bought. Come January/February, its nice to open a jar of beans or corn and have it taste like summer.
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Nice job Tinknocker 1 !!!! ;D Ball Blue Book is a must have read. Also check with your local 4 H. They give a class for beginners here in NY every year. Spent most of last week canning. Sooo much better than store bought. Come January/February, its nice to open a jar of beans or corn and have it taste like summer.
i think its great that 4H offers something like that im going to see if the local 4H here does that ... my whole family has canned for years i just picked up on it from them if i have a question i ask my mom my dad canned for years before he passed away i still have a few items canned on the shelf that i won't open he canned . it's just been a part of my life since i can remember heck i still have blue mason jars i can in from time that was my grandma's and she is 86 and canned till about 2 years ago ;D
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Post by Jack of all Trapping on Aug 10, 2013 21:06:52 GMT -5
Understand all that. Grew up myself with a "Canning" and "Rootcellar"family. Wouldn't know what to do without either. I keep my canned goods in the rootcellar this time of year til harvest.Then I move them into the cabin and fill up the cellar. Its all good. Peace Jack
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Post by determinator on Aug 11, 2013 15:57:41 GMT -5
Sounds pretty good, T-nocker... Do you have any recommendations with regard to why to use wide- mouth verses small- mouth jars, as to which one is best for whatever reason? Or, how about size? I suppose it depends on the quantity of food item, as far as size, or how it might be used. Thanks for your input, bud. ;D
Sounds pretty good, T-nocker... Do you have any recommendations with regard to why to use wide- mouth verses small- mouth jars, as to which one is best for whatever reason? Or, how about size? I suppose it depends on the quantity of food item, as far as size, or how it might be used. Thanks for your input, bud. ;D
i use wide mouths for things that are larger in size mostly because its easy to get out of a jar .. i try to save regular jars for juice but i will use any in a pinch .. if i was going to can sausage or a meatloaf i would use a wide mouth because it won't come out of a regular jar unless you break it up .. cabbage rolls stuffed peppers go in wide mouths also if i buy jars i buy wide mouths but i had some regular already so i use them just on certain things ... i also have some wide mouth half gallons i use on things like chicken soup or roast potato's and carrots i can eat a couple days off of a half gallon i also stuff banana peppers with cabbage and sweet pickle them and they are easier to get out of a wide mouth also easier to pack in a jar
Last Edit: Aug 11, 2013 16:15:50 GMT -5 by tinknocker1
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Post by patricimo54 on Aug 11, 2013 17:36:19 GMT -5
I haven't had much time to do much of anything for awhile, but it sure does the heart good to to see other folks having a good harvest ;D
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