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07-08-2008, 12:12 PM | #1 |
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Help me not be scared to can with a hot water bath
I have always made freezer jam, salsa, etc when I can. I'm terrified of making everyone sick. But I would really like to do just the regular hot water bath canning methods for the veggies i'm growing this year since freezer space is limited and I really love the look of homecanned food on a shelf
What's the basic method YOU like to use that you feel comfortable won't give your 7 yo ds botulism |
07-08-2008, 12:15 PM | #2 |
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Re: Help me not be scared to can with a hot water bath
I feel comfortable as long as I follow the Ball Canning Blue Book recommendations. I have never had a problem. I think they really have a good set of instructions and people have been following them for years.
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07-08-2008, 12:21 PM | #3 |
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Re: Help me not be scared to can with a hot water bath
All of your jams and acidic-based products can be hot-water bath processed with no problems at all. Green beans and other non-acidic veggies should only be processed with a pressure-cooker. These are the veggies that people have problems with botulism/spoilage and should never be done in the hot water bath. As PP mentioned, get yourself a copy of the Ball Blue Book and you'll be on your way to beautiful, nutritious canned foods on your shelves.
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07-15-2008, 04:38 PM | #4 |
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Re: Help me not be scared to can with a hot water bath
Can you make pickles without a pressure cooker?
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07-15-2008, 05:06 PM | #5 |
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Re: Help me not be scared to can with a hot water bath
Yes, you can easily can pickles with a hot water bath. Pickles aren't usually pressure canned.
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