Canning Pickled Eggs?How do I can pickled eggs?
Canning Harvard Beets?How do I can harvard beets?
Processing Time for Canning Tomatoes?I need to know the processing time for 2 qt. jars of tomatoes. My old Kerr canning book (1960) had this in it, but not the later ones. I also need to know the amount of time adjusted for altitude. I am about 5,000 ft.
Freezer Jam Too Thin?I make sugar free freezer jam: 2 cups blackberries, 1 cup cold water, and a 3-oz package sugar free Jello. It tastes great, but is too thin. Can I add "no cook freezer jam fruit pectin" to thicken? Thank you.
Uses for Extra Syrup from Preserving Pears?I canned fresh pears in a sugar and water syrup. My recipe said to boil the water sugar syrup, add cored, peeled, and quartered pears to the syrup and boil for 5 minutes longer, then load into jars and fill with syrup. So far so good.
Canning Beef?I am looking for a way to can beef. It doesn't seem to be available in the retail stores here in Nebraska.
Canning Butternut Squash?I would like to know if you can, can butternut squash.
Canning Tomatoes?I canned tomatoes and I didn't put lemon juice into the jars. Is that going to create a health issue when I open the jars? The tomatoes were boiled, then put into sterilized jars and have sterile lids. I also put them into a boiling water bath for ten minutes.
Canning Bean and Ham Soup?I would like to know how to can my homemade bean and ham soup? I don't have a lot of freezer space, so canning is perfect. I just can't find any directions. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Tips For Canning Green Beans?How do I can green beans?
Canning Chicken Enchilada Soup?How do I can chicken enchilada soup?
Canning Kohlrabi?Can kohlrabi be canned? I have some kohlrabi and would like to can it but don't know how. Please help.
Canning Plums?How do you can plums?
Canning Eggplant Spread?How long should I process Kiopoolu (eggplant-pepper spread)?
Pressure Canning Beans?At what pressure do you can green beans?
Canned Peaches?I canned 7 jars of peaches using the water bath method. Only one jar does not have floating peaches. They are all sealed, I had them in the boiling bath for 30 minutes. I used the light syrup recipe. Will they be OK to eat in the winter?
Canning Carrot Juice?How do you can carrot juice? If you use a steam juicer to extract the juice, does the juice need to be pressure canned? If you add apple juice, can you use a hot water bath instead of pressure canner?
Pressure Canning Salmon?Do you add any liquid when pressure canning salmon?
Does Rainy Weather Affect Homemade Jelly?Can I make jelly in rainy weather?
Canning Beets?How do I can beets?
Oven Canning?What is canning in the oven? How do you go about doing this? I have for a long time been interested in canning. This may be something I may want to do.
Canning Using 2 Quart Jars?I have 2 quart jars (1/2 gallon) from my aunt. I would like to can tomatoes in them. Has anyone used them before? What can I put them in and how long do I process? Thanks for your help.
Using the Oven for Canning?I have heard you can use your oven instead of a hot bath for canning and wonder if it's true? It would be a lot easier, but I don't know what to do as far as safety and oven temperature and time. Any ideas?
Canning Soup Containing Cabbage?Can I can homemade soup with cabbage in it?
Canning Peaches?Today I bought a box of peaches. I want to can them, but can't find a good recipe. If anyone has a great recipe I would really like to try it.
Canning Fruit Without a Canning Rack?I want to can peaches. I do not have a canning rack, but do a have large pot that holds seven 1 qt. jars perfectly and is deep enough to cover the jars more than 1 inch over the tops. I'm afraid the jars will crack over my gas burner. How can I improvise a canner so that I can can some peaches?
Canning Red Cabbage?I would like to know how to can red cabbage.
Canning Summer Squash and Zucchini?I need to know how to can summer squash and zucchini. Any suggestions?
Using Alum for Canning Pickles?How much alum should I use when canning pickles?
Canning Peppers?How do we can peppers?
How Do I Can Green Beans?How long do I process green beans in a hot water bath in the canner?
Canning Cobbler?I need to can a cobbler. Do I just make the cobbler then can it as usual?
Determining Canning Time for Smaller Jars?I need to can in smaller jars, and want to know how to adjust canning times for a recipe if I am putting product in smaller jars. Is there a rule or a guide line that I can follow?
Canning Blackberry Salsa?Does anyone have a canning recipe for blackberry salsa? Is it possible to water bath can blackberry salsa?
Canning October Beans?This is my first time growing October beans. I need to know the best way to can these, please. Any ideas?
Canning Small Potatoes?I want to know how to can small potatoes from my garden. I know it can be done; I just want to do it right the first time.
Canning Okinawa Spinach?I would like to know how to can Okinawa spinach. This is a veggie plant that's very good for keeping blood cholesterol low. I live in an area with sub zero weather, so I want to preserve some of the plant for winter eating. They don't freeze very well.
Canning Cabbage?I would like information on canning cabbage.
Cleaning Zinc Canning Jar Lids?Does anyone know how to clean the metal (zinc) jar lids or covers without harming them. These are the ones that were used years ago for canning.They have a glass liner in the top of the inside cover. Thanks
Canning Squash?Can you can squash in quart jars, if so how?
Crunchy Pickle Recipes?I am looking for pickle recipes. I'm growing cucumbers in my garden for first time this year and am very excited about being able to make pickles! I have heard it is difficult to get a crunchy good tasting pickle, so if anyone has any recipes please send them my way!
Making Dill Pickles from Large Cucumbers?I am making dill pickles again, but my pickles this year are getting too fat, but not so long. Does anyone know if you can chunk the cukes, and use a standard dill pickle (or any other flavor) recipe? Anyone with a recipe for chunks of cucumber?
Canning Zucchini?My husband has had an overabundance of zucchini this year. Maybe this extreme heat has something to do with it? My question is, does anyone have a recipe for canning zucchini?
Lids on Canned Tomatoes Turned Black?The canned tomatoes that were all done at the same time, but my daughter has stored hers in a warmer environment than I have. When she opened a jar tonight the canning lid was all black. The tomatoes taste OK, but I'm afraid that there could be a problem with them.
Canning Watermelon?Has anyone tried to can (water-bathed processed) watermelon? If you have, how did it turn out and did you use a sugar syrup on it or what?
Canning Unpeeled Potatoes?Can I can new potatoes with the peel still on them? Do I do anything differently?
Canning Banana Peppers?Do you boil the vinegar with the banana peppers before you can them?
Canning Squash and Cabbage?I'm interested in canning cabbage, as well as, zucchini and small squash. Any info would be appreciated.
Using a Pressure Canner?What is the time for canning string beans with a pressure canner?
Canning Fried Squash?Can I fry my squash up and then can it?
Canning Summer Squash?How do you can fresh summer squash?
Canning Salsa Without Cooking It?Can I can salsa without cooking it? Can I boil my jars and have them hot and pour my salsa in them? Will it keep?
Preventing Canned Green Beans from Getting Mushy?I canned green beans and when we ate them they were mushy. How can I prevent them from becoming mush?
Canning Jalapeno and Banana Peppers?I am a first time gardener and I have have an overabundance of jalapeno and sweet banana peppers. I am looking for a good recipe to can them.
Making Jelly from Fruit Juice?I would like recipes for jellies made from storebought juices, like cranberry, blueberry, kiwi, etc.
Canning Carrots So That They Stay Crispy?Is there a way to can carrots, so they stay crispy and don't get soggy?
Canning Fried Chicken?I am really curious about a canning issue I have. My 96 year old Auntie told me today that she used to fry chicken then can it. Have you ever heard of this, or done it, and if so how? Also, what kind of adjustments do you need to make when using 1/2 gallon jars to can in?
Canning Milk or Sour Cream Based Soups?My sister-in-law made some potato soup and put it in canning jars. She asked me if they would have to be put in the refrigerator or not. I did not know that answer.
Canning How Tos?I am looking for information on how to can. Can anyone help me out?
Recipes for Green Tomatoes?I am looking for green tomato recipes.
Recipes for Sweet Pickles?I am looking for sweet pickle recipes.
How Do I Can Vegetables?I'm wanting to can some Florida red potatoes, corn off the cob, and cranberry beans. How do I start?
Canning Fish and Shrimp?Does anyone have suggestions for canning shrimp and fish? I have successfully canned beef, pork, chicken, etc. I would like to can my freezer-full of shrimp and fish in case of power outages. Any suggestions? Thanks!
How Do I Can Hot Peppers and Green Tomatoes?I'd like to know how to can hot peppers with green tomatoes in it? Do I use vinegar and water, or just plain vinegar? My grandma use to do it, but I cant remember how. Thank you.
How Do I Can Potatoes?I am just starting to can potatoes and need to know were and how to start.
Homemade Corn Relish is Hard and Chewy?When I make corn relish the finished product is hard, almost chewy hard, what did I do?
Finding Free or Inexpensive Canning Jars?I am looking for free or cheap canning jars of any size, shape, or color. Where can I find them?
Substituting Unflavored Gelatin for Pectin When Making Jam?I have been given a lot of rhubarb and thought I would make some jam. What I would like to know is can you use powdered gelatin instead of pectin? Many thanks. Helen xxx
Why Are My Pickles Mushy?My pickles always turn mushy. What am I doing wrong?
Pear Preserves Turned to Sugar Once Cooled?My home made pear preserves turned to sugar after cooling in the jars for a few days. Does anyone know if it is possible to reheat, add more liquid and can them back in clean jars?
Selecting a Tomato for Canning?For those of you who garden and can food, what variety of tomato is best for canning? I am looking for a tomato that has a big yield, great flavor, and isn't too watery.
Recipe for Hot Dill Pickles?I'm looking for a recipe for hot pickles. I've been told they are dill pickles with chili peppers.
How Economical Is It To Pressure Can Food?I already can in a water bath. I get as much produce out of my garden as I can and go to a place that sells canning veggies pretty darn cheap. I want to buy a pressure canner at Walmart for about $60. What I want to know is: how economical is it to pressure can?
Canning Fresh Chestnuts?How do you can fresh chestnuts?
Canning Chicken Rice Soup Safely?I didn't realize chicken/rice soup had to be canned in a pressure canner instead of a bath canner. Can I freeze the soup if I have already canned it in a bath canner? Or can I now can it in a pressure canner?
How Do I Prepare Pumpkin for Canning?How do I cook a pumpkin from scratch so I can do them down (can or bottle) for future use in pies, etc.?
Homemade Chili Looked and Tasted Burnt After Pressure Canning?This summer I tried my hand at canning home made chili, using the recipe in my Ball Blue book. Before the actual canning process, the chili was tasty and good looking. After I got it out of the pressure cooker, it looked and tasted burnt.
Recipe for Jarring Geese?I got some geese and am looking for a recipe for jarring them if anyone can help.Thanks.
Can I Can Greens in a Water Bath?Is there a way to can mustard, turnip, and collard greens in a water bath?
Pickled Green Tomato Recipe?I have tons of green tomatoes; when I was a kid I remember going to the deli with my dad and grabbing a big green dill pickled tomato from a big wooden barrel. I tried to pickle some a few years ago, but they didn't work too well. Can anyone help? Thanks.
Pressure Canning Pumpkin at Home?Is there a safe way to pressure can pumpkin at home?
Pickling Okra?I recently froze some home grown okra and was wondering if I could pickle it and how since it's frozen?
Preserving Fresh Hot Peppers?Is there a way to can or preserve hot peppers besides vinegar? Example: olive oil?
Pressure Canning?I am canning leftover vegetable soup. I have a 6 qt. Elite platinum digital pressure cooker. It holds 4 pt. jars. I need to know how long to set it for.
Canning Tomatoes?How do you can tomatoes and other fresh vegetables?
Why Did the Lids Pop on My Canned Soup?I made bean soup and canned it. Later the lids started to pop. How can I keep this from happening?
Using Frozen Tomatoes for Canning Salsa?My husband and I have a garden. We always plant way too many tomatoes, so we freeze them whole. My husband wants me to make some salsa and can it. My question is, are my tomatoes going to be good to use as they have been frozen?
Canning Pears?Can you can winter pears?
Free Printable Canning Labels?I am looking for a site where you can get free canning labels to download and type in the jar contents. I found several that say free but really are not. Thanks.
Canning Harvard Beets?I need a recipe for canning Harvard beets. Thank you.
Canning and Preserving Pears - Recipes?I am looking for canning recipes for pears.
Canning Hot Peppers?I would like information on canning hot peppers.
How Do I Can Tomatoes?We have a lot of tomato fields around us. So I decided to stop and ask one of the farmers if he would mind me picking up what they had left behind. I have never done any canning so I was wondering if someone could tell me what to do with all of them.
Canning Homemade Barbecue Sauce?How do I can homemade BBQ sauce?
Garlic in My Canned Pepper Rings Turned Blueish?A few weeks ago I canned banana pepper rings. As well as the banana pepper rings, I added fresh garlic and onion. My question is: Why did my crushed, fresh garlic turn blueish-looking?
Pickled Squash Recipe?Can I use Mrs. Wages Bread and Butter Pickle recipe/seasoning to make pickled squash or squash relish? Has anyone ever used it and how did it turn out?
Squash and Cucumber Bread and Butter Pickles?Has anyone ever pickled bread and butter pickles with a mix of cucumbers and squash?
Canning Soups That Contain Milk?I want to can cream of broccoli and corn chowder soup and want to know if I make it with milk and and thicken with butter and flour will this be okay?
Making Jelly From Juice?I'm wondering if anyone has tried making blueberry jelly from Ocean Spray blueberry juice? Blueberries are very expensive this year and I thought this might be a cheaper alternative, I know you can make jelly from the cranberry juice.
What Do I Do if the Canning Lids Did Not Seal?The canning lids on my jam jars did not pop and seal. How do I correct this?
Do I Have to Process Canned Foods if I Use Self Sealing Lids?With self sealing lids, do you have to process canned foods in a boiling water bath?
Blueberry Jam Turned Out Hard?I have just made my first attempt at blueberry jam, the old fashioned way without using pectin. It has gone so hard that I am thinking of reheating it and pouring it onto a baking sheet to make boiled sweets.
