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Steam under some pressure is a compressed gas, as it is released to open atmosphere it expands,as it is directed into the headspace of an acidified food...

Can a toaster oven be used for dehydrating Fruits ? Is any kind OK or does one need the convection kind (what does convection specially do) ? Is there a fan in...

Finished hunting, gathering, and preserving for another year with the following results ... Jelly (cups) 15 elderberry 7 wild plum 5 snow apple 4 sumac-haw 4...

How do you tell when the sauerkraut is done? Do you just wait 3 weeks? Lloyd

I have several recipes for pepper sauces which call for putting the sauce into sterilized jars. Can the jars be like the ones in the grocery store, the tall...

Hello Everyone, I was at my local farm this morning and to my delight saw it is grape time. I haven't made grape jam since I was first married many, many...

I can't remember if this particular recipe has been posted here. This is the closest to Jewish deli pickles I have ever tasted. I prefer the "new" or "half...

I bought an older house and there is a food storage room in the basement, really nice, lot's of shelves that can be utilized. But they used this area to store...

I entered my first County Fair this week. The county is small and the fair also small. I entered 4 items and won 4 ribbons. First Place for Jalapeño Pepper...

My kraut is getting tangy (I hope this is a sign of successful fermentation). My question, can I maybe check the pH of the brine (I have a pH meter) to...

At our little company we seal jars (by hand) with steam instantly. A newly filled quart canning jar can be lifted by the lid within seconds. There are many...

Canning sauerkraut is easy but the lids rust quite fast and the jars take up a lot of room. Packaging it in plastic bags like Zip Lock bags seems like a good...

What's the plan for Rita? We've go room here and Chuck will be working down your way if you need him. Email for cell phone numbers... Loki

Instead of Just a Wishin'! Be back in coupla weeks unless the trout are bitin'. Made 10# beef jerky - chipotle & curry for the trip. Will take frozen pesto as...

Now remember that Australia is coming late to the chili scene... We have a strong Asian chili influence, but not very much of the Mexico/US style. I have been...

Both the Tilia and Rival lines seem to have their strong points. Are the vacuum ports on these two brands compatible so that one can interchange cannisters,...

Been usung the same recipe for years making Habenero Jelly/jam---buddy wants me to add rhubarb(pieplant) to one batch--Do we need more pectin(or less)?? Here...

I made some jam last night. This morning when I checked the jars, the lid on one poinged down when I pressed it. But then it stayed down, and every time...

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This is one of my top choices for neat gadget. http://kitchenkrafts.com/product.asp?pn=FP0180 This site also has smooth sided jars and one piece...

I made applesauce about a month ago. All seven quart jars sealed and I put them in the basement (rings removed) after about two days in the kitchen. (I even...

Hi , I am looking for a recipe or someone who has made the canned chicken and stuffing and will help me . You pound the chicken breast very thin, put sage...

I've put up a bushel of beets so far and noticed that two of the jars contain a few tiny air bubbles. Are these safe to store or should they stored in the...

Does any one know if you can freeze eggplant? One thought I had was to grill thick slices then freeze them?

This year's accidental jelly tastes like mulled cider. I had some apple juice left over because I collect apples at the end of July to add pectin to other...