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Topics => Food & Cooking => Topic started by: John Florida on May 01, 2011, 11:56:24 AM

Title: While were waiting: Caning as a basic.
Post by: John Florida on May 01, 2011, 11:56:24 AM

Canning Blueberry Jam- How to Can Without a Canner (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNp8FgpI48s#)


  Too much sugar for my way of thinking.But I will look more up and post them as I get them.

Title: Re: While were waiting: Caning as a basic.
Post by: John Florida on May 01, 2011, 12:20:31 PM

Canning Boneless Chicken breasts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fINnsFJGyKU#)

Title: Re: While were waiting: Caning as a basic.
Post by: John Florida on May 01, 2011, 12:34:30 PM

How to Can Butter :) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmmyS7z1UNI#)

Title: Re: While were waiting: Caning as a basic.
Post by: LadyVirginia on May 01, 2011, 11:47:22 PM

I'm thinking I might need to look into getting a pressure canner--then I could preserve meats and most vegs.  I guess they're better than years ago when they would explode if not handled correctly.

Title: Re: While were waiting: Caning as a basic.
Post by: Pandora on May 02, 2011, 12:22:24 AM

Quote from: LadyVirginia on May 01, 2011, 11:47:22 PM

I'm thinking I might need to look into getting a pressure canner--then I could preserve meats and most vegs.  I guess they're better than years ago when they would explode if not handled correctly.

My advice is to get one with the regulator gauge only, without the dial.  I have both.

(http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07/57/41/01/0007574101745_100X100.jpg)

Even on a gas stove, trying to keep that dial at the proper pressure requires constant attention.  With just the regulator, once it's set, it's pretty much set.  Presto Model #174510

Link to more info. (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Presto-16-Quart-Aluminum-Pressure-Canner/5913467?wmlspartner=neQRQBqOKtQ&sourceid=15941851451859332475)

Title: Re: While were waiting: Caning as a basic.
Post by: LadyVirginia on May 02, 2011, 12:26:42 AM

Thanks Pan. 


I see I could use it for water bath canning too then I could have both pots going at once--like that idea.

Title: Re: While were waiting: Caning as a basic.
Post by: Pandora on May 03, 2011, 02:32:41 AM

Quote from: John Florida on May 01, 2011, 12:34:30 PM

How to Can Butter :)

Couple things.

Those lids need heating so the rubber gaskets soften (as in the previous "canning chicken" video); just stick them in a bowl of hot water while you're doing the other tasks.

The other thing is, she's babbling about not using plastic as a reason for ladling the hot butter in a measuring cup and then pouring into the jars.  Duh.  The canning funnels are plastic and are meant for use with hot food.  Just ladle right into the jars, using the funnel, from the pot.

Lastly, wipe off the jar rims really well otherwise the lids won't seal.

Other than that, she done good.