Canning Tomato Pasta Sauce?I canned tomato based pasta sauce. I didn't put any lemon juice in it, is this OK? If not, can I open the jars, add the lemon juice and reprocess the jars?
Canning Recipe for Hot Pepper Salad?I am looking for a canning recipe for a hot pepper salad. It has peppers, chopped garlic, and olive oil. I have searched the internet, but haven't found what I am looking for. I am hoping someone will have what I am looking for or could point me in the right direction.
Recipe for 7 Day Pickles?Does anyone have a recipe for 7 day pickles?
Red Pepper RelishGrind together peppers, onions and celery. Pour boiling water over this. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain and repeat once more.
Hot Water Bath Canner Recipe for Applesauce?Does anyone have sugar free recipes for canning applesauce in the "Hot Water Bath Canner"?Thanks and God Bless.
Fruit Floats to the Top When Canning?I'm canning plums by water bath method. The problem is even though I stew the plums in syrup a few minutes first and then scoop them into mason jars and top with more hot syrup after 30 minutes of the hot water bath, all the fruit floats to the top of the jar.
Canning Upside DownWhen canning, I fill my jars up, clean their tops and cap them. Then I turn them upside down in the water bath canner I have. I process tomatoes and squash or Hobo Stew.
Recipe for Canning Sauerkraut?I need a recipe for canning sauerkraut.
Canning Homemade Marinades?If I put homemade marinades in a jar for a gift how long will they keep? Does preparing them weeks (maybe months) ahead of time ruin them?
Preserved Barbecued Squid Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe for bottled, barbecued squid? I want to bottle (preserve) some squid but want to try barbecue.
Canning Baked Goods?Why do people only put food "mixes" (e.g., cookie mix, cake mix) in jars as gifts? Why not just make the finished food item and seal the jar properly, as is done in canning? Is there some kind of food safety issue I'm not understanding here? Thanks.
Preserving Pimentos?I would like to preserve pimentos. How do I do that?
Vinegar-Proof Covering For Canning Jars?I have started making pickles and chutneys again after a gap of about twenty years. I used to use Porosan synthetic skin to cover the jars but cannot get it now. Does anyone know a cheap vinegar-proof alternative for use on all sizes of jar? Cheers.
Canning Stuffed Peppers?I want to can stuffed sweet peppers. Why can't I put the cooked stuffing before I put into a raw sweet pepper and put the pepper in a jar? Pressure canning it at 10# for 90 minutes should be OK I would think.
Canning Minestrone Soup?I have made minestrone soup and canned it. I have found that when I open the bottles, the minestrone has an off-flavor. I have eaten the soup anyway with no consequences. What I would like to know is what is causing this off-flavor? Is it a certain vegetable or the way I can the soup?
Pear Preserves?Please tell me why pears are not sold as preserves, jam or any other form of spread in the grocery store.
Quick Tomato RelishIn a heavy medium saucepan bring to boil all ingredients. Stirring all the while as it comes to boil. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring often.
Dilly BeansPack beans lengthwise into hot pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Add to each pint, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 clove garlic and 1 head of dill. Combine rest of ingredients and bring to a boil.
Soup Base Recipes For Home Canning?Where can I find a good soup base for home canning? I want to can soups for my mom for the holidays. I know that you cannot can dairy products, so I am looking for a good base for broccoli cheddar soup and potato cheese soup.
Pineapple PicklesSimmer together for 45 minutes: vinegar, sugar and spices. Remove spices from brine. Add pineapple chunks and simmer gently for 1 hour. While hot, put in hot pint jars and seal.
Canning Broccoli Soup?What are the do's and don'ts of canning broccoli soup?
Canning Tomato Juice?I am looking for tomato juice canning recipes.
Canning Pimento?I am looking for information on canning pimento.
Keeping Pickled Cucumbers and Okra Crunchy?How do I keep okra or cucumbers crunchy when pickling them? Thanks to all!
Test Your Canner Gauge Every YearBefore you start canning this summer, call your local extension office and see what days they will be testing canner gauges. They should be tested annually for accuracy. Most check for free, some charge up to $2.
Keeping Berries From Settling At Top Of Jam?I just made a couple of batches of Strawberry Jam, and I always have a problem of the berries settling at the top of the jar. Any suggestions?
Canning Non-Tomato Based Soup?Every time I can a non-tomato based soup, after a few weeks, the soup turns very acidic and is not edible and I have to throw it out. What am I doing wrong?
End of Growing Season CanningToward the end of the growing season as production is slowing down, I begin canning a concoction I call Vegetable Medley.
Canning Pimentos From Green Pepper?I need a recipe for canning Pimentos from Green pepper.
Crispy Sweet PicklesSlice cucumbers and chop onions and peppers. Sprinkle salt over mixture and let stand for 3 hours in non-aluminum container. For syrup, combine vinegar, sugar and seasoning and bring to a boil.
Is Oven Canning Safe?I have done all my fruit in the oven for many years and have never had any problems whatsoever, nor have I ever had a problem with jars breaking or fruit spoiling, ever.
Pickling Banana Peppers?I need a simple recipe for pickling banana peppers.
Reuse Honey Bottle For Squeeze JellyMy four year old grandson was ready for lunch and wanted to know where the squeeze bottle of jelly was for his sandwich. I had just emptied a squeeze jar of honey, so I removed the top.
Labeling Mason Jars?What is the best way to label mason jars so that when I wash the jars the label does not come off? Also, I'd prefer labels that aren't too costly and, if possible, eco-friendly.
Labeling When CanningI enjoy trying new recipes to preserve the harvest of different vegetables and fruits. You never know when you will have an over abundance of an item. But often after canning, I forget the name of the recipe used or where to find it again.
Pork and Beans (For Canning)Soak beans overnight. Boil until soft with pork and salt, adding as little water as possible.
Stew and Soup Canning Recipes?Does anyone have anyone have any canning recipes or site(s) that have canning recipes on them? When I do a search it's just too much to look through. I am specifically looking for stew and soup recipes.
Canning Refrigerator Pickles?I was wondering if you refrigerator pickles can be canned? If so, how do you do it and do you have a recipe?
Depression Jelly Recipe?My mother died about a month ago and my dad has been talking about jelly mom made during the depression that had no fruit, tomatoes or figs but just a clear red strawberry flavored jelly. Can anyone help me with a recipe you might have?
Beef and Chicken Stock Tastes Like Vinegar?I had an over abundance of frozen beef and chicken stock so I decided to can it to free up some space. I brought it to a boil, poured it into my sterile jars and then did a 10 minute water bath. I have opened both the chicken and the beef stock and they taste like I added vinegar to them. Can someone please tell me what happened?
Apple Pear Crockpot ButterPut in crockpot and put on high for 1 hour and then turn down to low for 7 hours, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking. After 7 hours, take lid off and cook on high for 1 hour.
Home Canning Low-Acid Vegetables (PDF)The method used for canning a product is determined primarily by the acidity of the food or mixture of foods being canned. Low-acid foods must be processed in a pressure canner to be free of botulism risks.
