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Canned!
September 19, 2017, 03:11:11 am
A furious day in the kitchen yesterday saw me introduced to the art of canning. Neither of us had attempted this before and so are not really sure we got it right, but went for it anyway. Twenty something cans of fresh plum tomatoes, a load of apple sauce, some apple butter (nothing to do with butter) and some salsa.

Its great to have all this produce ready to store but I feel like a rank amateur: any canning hints, tips, lessons, or favourite recipes?


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#1 Re: Canned!
September 19, 2017, 07:28:27 am
Make sure you don't have any exposed to air at the top or have a waxed paper cap so it doesn't go mouldy. Otherwise no, and well done!

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#2 Re: Canned!
September 19, 2017, 09:26:39 am
Adding a little layer of olive oil (if appropriate) after opening, does wonders for shelf life. Nice work.

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#3 Re: Canned!
September 20, 2017, 07:04:36 am
'Canning' AP#2? Surely 'jarring', no? They look like glass to me.
AP#1.

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#4 Re: Canned!
September 20, 2017, 02:00:07 pm
It's an american thing.

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#5 Re: Canned!
September 20, 2017, 02:21:10 pm
I don't get it either, but its universally referred to as canning here.

Anyway, would really like to make some hot lime pickle. Has anyone tried or have a favourite recipe?

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#6 Re: Canned!
September 20, 2017, 02:37:37 pm
Is this actually apocalypse prep?


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#7 Re: Canned!
September 20, 2017, 02:48:31 pm
Is this actually apocalypse prep?

:D

Y'all gone survivalist on us Andy?

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#8 Re: Canned!
September 20, 2017, 05:57:32 pm
http://www.greatcurryrecipes.net/2011/04/29/an-amazing-indian-lime-pickle-recipe-that-blows-store-bought-away/

This is one that always gets good reviews from curry fans. read the comments on salt content first. Never made it though.

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#9 Re: Canned!
September 20, 2017, 07:31:35 pm
Ta!

 

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