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Old 19-05-2008, 03:45 AM posted to rec.food.preserving
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Default Small quantity preserves

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"cshenk" wrote:
I got this one too on the recommendation. I want to branch out a bit on
this but do not have the gear for larger batches. I do have a small
pressure cooker for canning,


Pressure cooker or pressure canner? I believe the minimum size to be
considered safe and suitable for canning is 8 quarts (again, not eight
quart jars, but 8 quarts by volume of contents).

I'm currently price checking for suitable jars.


I've been picking up half pint jars at a local thrift shop for $.32 each
‹ sometimes with, sometimes without the ring.

My plans are pretty simple. A few jellies or jams for gift purposes and a
few for home use.


I like the Ball/Kerr 4-oz jars for gifts but those little suckers are
more expensive by at least a buck than the half pint jars. Bums.
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