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We are learning to can as a means to survive in the event of any number of collapse. Its also a way to save money long term on food costs so we can better afford other things that are just as important for survival. Its better to know how...
Started by mcsj13 on
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Great job on learning Soak in the lemon water so they ... .
Would you consider canning them with the skins on? I've often read the skin contains a great deal of the nutrition a potato offers.
Potatoes Washed Pealed Ready for the knife.
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Ok I got potatoes that are just about ready for canning. My question is for those of you who can potatoes, do you peel them or not? No need to go into any great detail, my Grandmother never peeled hers when she canned and I've had others say you risk ...
Started by bluedlightning on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at familyfriendsfirearms):
When potatoes are exposed to the sun and turn.
Do make sure there is no green on them tho .
We do it.
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Repost of a good overview on understanding the basics of home food canning. I grew up doing pears, peaches, dill pickels, tomatoes, and apple sauce (with cinamon) every fall - and if you try just a little, you can make it fun for kids to help.
-Rourke...
Started by ka4ist on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at radiofreejericho):
Http://www.countrymom.com/canning/muscadine....
Always wondered how the home canning thing worked...seen it done, just never paid ateention to the process...thanks It's also a good idea to have your canning equipment inspected annually.
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I am just starting to get into canning. I would really like to do some home canning as a way to move toward self sufficency a bit more. We already have some stored food but I would like something a bit more reliable, and long term than store bought food...
Started by Dave5150 on
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I would....
Jarring as in glass mason/ball jars? same as canning.
Pretty sure its the same thing.
Jarring is what my family does.
I'm wondering what benefits are from canning vs jarring.
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To all you gardners, wondering how early one can plant potatoes, and what varieties do well. Also how many days do you think it will take, to produce a decent enough size for a fesh meal.
BW
Started by Bigwoodsman on
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In the middle of planting....
Should be eating fresh potatoes by mid August berry patch is 12'X25' and the little garden for tomatoes is 25'X20' so we do a lot of canning this year.
Putting mine in tomorrow.
With a few hills of Yukon gold.
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On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:36:13 -0400, "Dan L." <doesnotwork@goesnowhere145.net
I am about to try my first time at canning anything.
I have an American 910 (4 quart jar, 7 pint) pressure canner and
a Water Bath canner and the ball complete canning...
Started by Dan L. on
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by 15 people.
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_What_ is mushy? The tomato - no....
I haven't made juice, but you'll have to extract the juice before
canning - you can't just.
On Fri, 28 thick.
Www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can3_tomato.html
for a complete guide to canning tomatoes.
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Http://wholenewmom.com/whole-new-bud...ng-or-canning/
This breaks down the costs of freezing vs canning vs dehydrating.
Started by Ohiorganic on
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And now we have a root cellar and still have apples, sweet potatoes and winter squash from last.
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I am thinking about asking my husband for a pressure canner for my birthday. I have only been water bath canning for the past 3 years and am new to canning. My mom made me scared to death of pressure cookers/canners. I want to branch out more in my canning...
Started by cityfarmer on
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DH picked for canning....
The potatoes are out of this world, and the beans, are like, canned beans...
Like catjac1975 said, plant beans meant for canning for potatoes and beans.
Cooked with potatoes and onions--very tasty.
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I got stuck on canning tomatoes, green beans, jams, broth and the like and it hadn't occurred to me that I can put up stew, chili and non cream soups too. Duh. What do you can besides the typical garden fare??
Started by peteyfoozer on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at theeasygarden):
You must be talking about "canning, canning." I try not to have anything to do with canning, anymore....
It's so convenient I'll probably try regular potatoesYou are up early, Petey .
Canning them worked out pretty well.
Them up.
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Canning & Preserving Just changing the title and info I'm requesting. Does anyone here practice canning and preserving? I'm reading up on it and looks to be a great alternative to buying your food pre-canned as to eliminate preservatives and what not....
Started by CrkdLtr on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bayoushooter):
Mostly (Ball Canning products) used to have....
I've done canning for over 20 years.
Originally Posted by CrkdLtr Does anyone here practice canning and preserving? ....Would necessary? You can PM me or ask questions here in the forum.
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