Canning.

lashbear · 10-14-2013, 08:55 AM

OK, you guys call it Canning. I call it "Putting stuff in glass jars and calling it Canned."

However you call it, I no am the proud owner of the Ball Blue Book: Guide to Preserving 2012 ed. and with it, an introduction to canning Kit:

Intro Canning Kit.JPG

Ball Mason jars are ADORABLE. They have the cute little embossed fruits nd stuff. I'm turning into Laura Ingalls, wanting to put up as much produce as I can.

You see, our friend, Helen, has a rather large acreage, and she raises chickens and we have added a market garden to the mix.
Once those tomatoes, fruits and veg get ready, I want to put them up in a way that doesn't rely on having power to keep them fresh.

We are eventually getting a sheep or a goat, or both for meat, and I have checked and meat can be canned for years as well.

SO OVER TO YOU:

Does anyone on the LoT have experience with canning, and can help me avoid any pitfalls??

My first project is Apple and Jalapeño jelly.

Can't wait to get all the recipes and tips from Y'all.

And I love these two Youtube Channels:
KATZCRADUL
and
OurHalfAcreHomestead

They are the ones that inspired me to try canning out, and see how I go.

Cheers,
Rob. (who really does miss you all, and who just wants to fly over to you tomorrow if he could.)

PS: Stoaty is right behind me with the canning, and will make a fine accomplice.

Alex · 10-14-2013, 09:15 AM

Whatever you do, don't start serving drinks to your guests in the unused Mason (or Ball) jars. This is hipster affectation (co-opting rustic affectation) run amok and it horribly pretentious, not to mention a less than ideal method for consuming a beverage.

Nobody will say it but everybody will think you're a douche if you do this.

alphabassettgrrl · 10-14-2013, 10:34 AM

Hey, that's cool! Canning is a great way to preserve food.

I was a kid when my grandma and my mom canned food, so I don't remember much, but follow the directions. Pack the food in the jars, pour in the liquid, put the lids on, and either do a hot-water bath or pressure cook them.

Alex · 10-14-2013, 10:37 AM

If you accidentally make botulism consider it free Botox.

Snowflake · 10-14-2013, 02:42 PM

Canning for Dummies is also a good guide.

I have a canning kit and have yet to make good on my threat to make anything!

I do make refrigerator pickles, but none of the canning supplies are needed except mason jars.

Alex · 10-14-2013, 02:54 PM

Also, if you're into caning I suggest vandalising cars in Singapore.

alphabassettgrrl · 10-14-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Also, if you're into caning I suggest vandalising cars in Singapore.

Any of the fetish clubs will also be happy to oblige you without the big travel cost.

lashbear · 10-15-2013, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Whatever you do, don't start serving drinks to your guests in the unused Mason (or Ball) jars. This is hipster affectation (co-opting rustic affectation) run amok and it horribly pretentious, not to mention a less than ideal method for consuming a beverage.

Nobody will say it but everybody will think you're a douche if you do this.

Oh, you haven't seen these: http://www.cuppow.com/collections/cu...-drinking-lids

Cuppow.jpg

lashbear · 10-15-2013, 06:03 AM

Snowflake: we'll have to start a 'Jelly-Of-The-Month' Club

Alex: My lips are already plump and luscious. No need for botox, ta.

Having said that, I am being VERY careful about processing times and pressures. There is a lot of botulism scaremongering out there, and no two bloggers seem to agree what's safe and what's not. I'm going with the official Ball Blue book, and now Canning For Dummies (thanks for the Tip!)

Oh, and I've decided to start with Dilly Carrots instead. I can snack on them, and they're less unfriendly for me than sugary jelly. (But I REALLY want to try the Jalapeño jelly).

Alex · 10-15-2013, 06:13 AM

Heh heh. Ball Blue Book.

Also, that products highlights rather than ameliorates douchiness. It says "I don't even have the courage of my douche convictions."

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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Canning. OK, you guys call it Canning. I call it "Putting stuff in glass jars and calling it Canned." However you call it, I no am the proud owner of the Ball Blue Book: Guide to Preserving 2012 ed. and with it, an introduction to canning Kit: Intro Canning Kit.JPG Ball Mason jars are ADORABLE. They have the cute little embossed fruits nd stuff. I'm turning into Laura Ingalls, wanting to put up as much produce as I can. You see, our friend, Helen, has a rather large acreage, and she raises chickens and we have added a market garden to the mix. Once those tomatoes, fruits and veg get ready, I want to put them up in a way that doesn't rely on having power to keep them fresh. We are eventually getting a sheep or a goat, or both for meat, and I have checked and meat can be canned for years as well. SO OVER TO YOU: Does anyone on the LoT have experience with canning, and can help me avoid any pitfalls?? My first project is Apple and Jalapeño jelly. Can't wait to get all the recipes and tips from Y'all. And I love these two Youtube Channels: KATZCRADUL and OurHalfAcreHomestead They are the ones that inspired me to try canning out, and see how I go. Cheers, Rob. (who really does miss you all, and who just wants to fly over to you tomorrow if he could.) PS: Stoaty is right behind me with the canning, and will make a fine accomplice. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Whatever you do, don't start serving drinks to your guests in the unused Mason (or Ball) jars. This is hipster affectation (co-opting rustic affectation) run amok and it horribly pretentious, not to mention a less than ideal method for consuming a beverage. Nobody will say it but everybody will think you're a douche if you do this.
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Hey, that's cool! Canning is a great way to preserve food. I was a kid when my grandma and my mom canned food, so I don't remember much, but follow the directions. Pack the food in the jars, pour in the liquid, put the lids on, and either do a hot-water bath or pressure cook them. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	If you accidentally make botulism consider it free Botox.
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Canning for Dummies is also a good guide. I have a canning kit and have yet to make good on my threat to make anything! I do make refrigerator pickles, but none of the canning supplies are needed except mason jars. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Also, if you're into caning I suggest vandalising cars in Singapore.
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10-15-2013, 06:03 AM	#9
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Snowflake: we'll have to start a 'Jelly-Of-The-Month' Club Alex: My lips are already plump and luscious. No need for botox, ta. Having said that, I am being VERY careful about processing times and pressures. There is a lot of botulism scaremongering out there, and no two bloggers seem to agree what's safe and what's not. I'm going with the official Ball Blue book, and now Canning For Dummies (thanks for the Tip!) Oh, and I've decided to start with Dilly Carrots instead. I can snack on them, and they're less unfriendly for me than sugary jelly. (But I REALLY want to try the Jalapeño jelly). __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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10-15-2013, 06:13 AM	#10
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Heh heh. Ball Blue Book. Also, that products highlights rather than ameliorates douchiness. It says "I don't even have the courage of my douche convictions."
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