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My Canning CellarUsing up all those green tomatoesThank you for visiting my canning cellar!
Salsa! here’s the ingredients I used
10 lbs green tomatoes chopped
8 cups onions
2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes
8 lg red peppers chopped
6 garlic cloves minced
1 cup dried basil
1 cup lime juice
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon cumin
4 tsp black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
I washed the tomatoes and used the serrated knife to remove the stem part and any other blemishes, and used my food processor to chop them up, not bothering to...2022-10-1310 minMy Canning CellarPizza Sauce, Update on Evelyn's Jam!Pizza Sauce, Update on Evelyn's JamWhat I used for equipment was my presto precise digital canner, my electronic postal scale, a dutch oven stovetop pot, a jar lifter, a canning funnel, a measure cup, a de-bubbler, a strainer, a wooden spoon, a dish towel, a vinegar soaked lint free cloth, small serrated knife. What I used for ingredients: 10 pounds tomatoes3 tablespoons oil, and I had some store bought fancy oil that I used, fancy meaning it was an Italian flavored one that I bought it at Big Lots on the aft...2022-09-2304 minMy Canning CellarBlueberry Jam with my special guestBlueberry Jam!My friend Nancy generously picked and gifted us 4 pounds of blueberries. Evelyn plans on entering jam at the fair again this year, last year she won a blue ribbon for her raspberry jam. I measured the blueberries out into two bags of 6 cups each and froze them until she and I were able to do some canning. I had looked at the recipe I was going to follow to know how many to put in each bag. What I used for equipment was the Presto digital canner, a strainer, a dutch oven p...2022-08-3107 minMy Canning CellarChai Tea JellyKori sent me a recipe for sweet tea jelly and I decided to make it using chai tea. Because I didn’t have the required liquid pectin, only powdered pectin, I thought I could substitute the powder. However, because the first pectin I saw in my cupboard was an already opened jar of low and no sugar pectin, I decided to use that. Don’t be me. Don’t mess with the science! I had to process that batch two times to try to get it to gel, adding more pectin the 2nd time. I’ve decided it’s going to...2022-08-1806 min
My Canning CellarPlum Jam, Spicy Plum SaucePlum Jam and Spicy Plum Sauce.I went by the recipe found in the Sure-jell brand of low or no sugar pectin. The difference in the makeup is the classic pectin requires a higher amount of sugar in order to set as the low/no sugar pectin will set without any added sugar due to the addition of dextrose in the product. So the pectins can’t be interchanged.What I used for equipment for the jam was a food processor, cutting board, measure cups, wooden spoon, paring knife, canning funnel, jar lifter, dish towel, dut...2022-07-2408 min
My Canning CellarCanning last year's tomatoesCanning last year's tomatoes! Here's how!I forgot to weigh the tomatoes that I froze last year, but I figure there were about 25ish pounds. To freeze, I simply rinsed them with water, cut off any blemishes, and froze in plastic bags. To use, what I did was pour each bag of tomatoes into a pot of hot tap water, just long enough for the water to allow easy slipping off of the skins. I saved the unblemished skins to put in my dehydrator, as I’ve read about many folks doing this and...2022-07-0806 minMy Canning CellarPepper Jelly!This is season 2, episode 19, Pepper Jelly. This recipe was done on the water bath cycle of my digital canner, and of course you can use your regular water bath canner. For equipment I also used a dutch oven pot, pot holders, a canning funnel, canning jar lifter, a sharp knife, a cutting board, measure cups and spoons, my small food processor, and a towel. I always put newly processed jars on a towel no matter what table I use, not only to catch the water but also to avoid shocking the jars on a colder surface. 2022-06-0505 min
My Canning CellarPork Chops!Welcome to my canning cellar, where my goal is not to tell YOU how to can, but rather tell you how ‘I’ can. I am an advocate of following guidelines such as stated by the National Center for Home Food Preservation, and I’ll put the link in the show description, although I also explore other canning groups and websites to study and sometimes copy tried and tested recipes. Like me, please do your own research to be sure you are confident in the safety of your home canned items. What I used for equipment was my digital pressure...2022-05-2205 minMy Canning CellarDilly Beans!Welcome to my canning cellar. My purpose is not to tell you HOW to can, but rather tell you how 'I' can. Please do your own research to find the canning processes that make you feel the most confident and safe.This is the original recipe as given to me to make 4 pints.2 pounds green beans, washed, ends trimmedbrine:2.5 cups vinegar2.5 cups water1/4 cup saltinto each jar:1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon dill seed1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (will be kicky, can...2022-04-2507 min
My Canning CellarMushrooms!Welcome to my canning cellar! This is where I don’t want to tell you how to can but rather tell you how I can. Everyone has to do his or her own research and use the information that makes them feel the most comfortable and confident. I utilize the guidelines put out by the national center for home food preservation which I’ll link to in the show description. I do, however, research other tried and true canning ways and decide which seems safe to me and which don’t.So, season 2, episode 16: mushrooms. We aren...2022-04-1104 min
My Canning CellarFrench Onion SoupFrench Onion Soup!What I used for equipment was a large dutch frying pan, a large stock pot, a cutting board, a sharp knife, a canning funnel, a de-bubbler, a two cup measure cup, dish towels, potholders, the jar remover tongs and I ended up needing 9 quart jars. I used the Presto digital canner, again not good with the planning, which meant I had to do this in two batches of four quarts with one quart left over for the next day’s lunch, and I used the pressure canning cycle.The ingredients I used we...2022-03-2707 minMy Canning CellarChocolate Syrup (with Caveat). Organizing my canned goods.Thanks for visiting my canning cellar. This is where I don't tell you how to can but rather just how I can. Of course everyone will use his or her best judgement after researching.http:/nchfp.uga.edu2022-02-2804 minMy Canning CellarLettuce!Welcome to my canning cellar!What I used for equipment was a dutch oven pot, my Presto digital canner, a cutting board, a serrated lettuce knife, a canning funnel.What I used for the product was romaine lettuce, I can’t remember how much I had, but am thinking at least three bunches. I used 6 cups of apple cider vinegar, 2 cups water and 1/2 cup of pickling salt. I mixed the brine mixture together and let it come to a boil, then let it cool down. Then I packed the lettuce very tightly into 6 pin...2022-02-1305 min
My Canning CellarCanning RiceWelcome to my canning cellar, season 2 episode 12. I don’t tell you how to can but rather how I can. Please do your own research as sometimes I will stray off into untested territories, and by untested, I mean by the USDA or the National Center for Home Food Preservation. I sometimes will go by the results from experienced home canners.I had both white and brown rice and I canned them in separate jars as my husband prefers the white and I prefer the brown. The ingredients I used were rice, just rice, oh and...2022-02-0104 min
My Canning CellarTomato Soup. 2021 Round Up.Tomato Soup!tomatoes, probably 14 various sizes, whole, peeled, just top part of core removed 2 cups bottled tomato juice1 onion, diced or minced as small as you'd like9 tablespoons butter, divided2 cups half and half4 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon basil3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepperFor equipment I used a strainer, a dutch oven pot, my immersion blender, a wooden spoon, my digital canner, and ended up using 7 pint jars with lids and r...2022-01-1705 minMy Canning CellarSloppy Joes!Home canned sloppy joes!The ingredients I used were 4 pounds ground hamburg, 2 cups chopped onions, 6 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 3 cups ketchup, 1/2 cup water, 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 4 tablespoons brown sugar and 4 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard, not dry mustard. The items I used were my Presto Precise digital canner, a canning funnel, a de-bubbler tool, a vinegar soaked paper towel, a jar lifter, and 5 pint jars with lids and rings. I also used the largest frying pan I have and mom’s old dutch oven pot.First I got my jars warming in the digital can...2021-12-2006 minMy Canning CellarSquash, Pumpkin, MeatloafWelcome to My Canning Cellar, Season 2, Episode 9.2021-12-0504 minMy Canning CellarGreen Tomato SalsaWelcome to Season 2, Episode 8https://www.walmart.com/ip/Salsa-Mix-Mild-3-Of-1-06-Oz-Pouches/124953903https://nchfp.uga.eduhttps://www.streetdirectory.com/food_editorials/snacks/dips_and_sauces/history_of_salsa_sauce_the_mexican_connection.html2021-11-1605 minMy Canning CellarRutabagas...not to be confused with turnipsWelcome to my canning cellar!Some of these rutabagas were larger round than a big head of cabbage, and they weren’t easy to peel. My research told me to put them in boiling water to loosen up the skins, but I found the easier way for me was using my vegetable peeler. Not only did it work, it kept me from the extra step of waiting for the water to boil, parboiling for 5-10 minutes, and having to wait for them to cool to remove the skin. So besides the peeler, I only needed a c...2021-11-0105 minMy Canning CellarBeef Roast in ChunksSeason 2, Episode 62021-10-1802 minMy Canning CellarPeas!Season 2, Episode 5. Peas!I looked on the National Center For Home Food Preservation and there all approved and everything was how to can dried peas. I will put the link in the show description. What I used for equipment was a large stock pot, a wooden mixing spoon, a measure cup, a canning funnel, debubbler tool, a dish towel and I used the Presto digital canner.What I used for ingredients was 4 pounds of dried split peas and water. That’s it.I did the quick hydrating method which was after sor...2021-10-0503 minMy Canning CellarFair entries, bad extension cord, zucchini jamFair Entries, Bad Cord, Zucchini JamTwo different kinds of zucchini jam using the same base recipe.The equipment I used was my digital canner, a dutch oven pot, a wooden spoon, a food processor with the shredding attachment, a vegetable peeler, a paring knife, a skimmer, a dish towel, a canning funnel, a rubber daisy, a jar lifter, and I always wear the funky tomato pattern snap front apron my late mom gave me years ago. I ended up using 7 half pint jelly jars and 2 quarter pint jelly jars. The ingredients I use...2021-09-2310 minMy Canning CellarTwo different salsas!Using the Mrs. Wage’s packet:. What I used was a stainless steel stock pot, a wooden spoon, paring knife, strainer, canning funnel, de-bubbler, jar lifter, towel, paper towel, white vinegar, and I used my digital canner.I followed the directions on the package, and it was very easy seeing how it included the spices. All I had to do was wash the tomatoes, put into boiling water for three minutes, immediately put them into cold water and peel and core. I chunked up the tomatoes, added 1/2 cup of white vinegar and the pouch of sea...2021-09-0805 minMy Canning CellarA little bit of my little bitThanks for visiting my canning cellar! 2021-08-3102 minMy Canning CellarHerb PotatoesWelcome to Season 2, Episode 1, Herb PotatoesMy equipment was the Presto Precise Digital Canner, a small pot, 2 large pots, a colander, a potato peeler, my favorite small paring knife, a canning funnel, a de-bubbler tool, vinegar and paper towels, an oven mitt, a jar lifter and a dish towel, along with my usual garb of the vintage snap front apron my late mom gave me many years ago.What I did was wash and peeled the potatoes as I started the broth, letting the broth come to a slow boil. These were potatoes given to m...2021-08-2306 minMy Canning CellarFails, Lessons Learned and GoalsWelcome to My Canning Cellar, episode 25, Season 1 finale2021-08-0208 minMy Canning CellarWhat I forgot to say in Episode 24, Canning Coleslaw2021-07-2600 minMy Canning CellarCanning Coleslawhttp://buymeacoffe.com/mycanningcellarEquipment: large stockpot, a cutting board, a vegetable peeler, a large sharp knife, the two largest bowls I have, several measure cups, a food processor, a canning funnel, a jar lifter, a stainless steel scraper blade, and a slotted spoon, a paper towel soaked in white vinegar, and my Presto digital canner, and my 16 quart stainless steel water bath canner.Ingredients (netted me 7 pints and 1 and half pints of brine)2 cups apple cider vinegar3 1/2 cups white sugar1/2 cup water2 teaspoons celery seed3 teaspoons ground mustard powder2021-07-2607 minMy Canning CellarUnstuffed Cabbage RollsWelcome to My Canning Cellar episode 23, Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls.I surfed the web and came up with my own recipe for unstuffed cabbage rolls using some parts of this one and some parts of that one, so while the name isn’t original to me, the recipe is the result of my tweaking. There are recipes all over the internet, so of course use whichever recipe you are comfortable with, as again, I don’t mean to tell people HOW to can, I want to tell them how “ I “ can.The equipment I used was a large...2021-07-1905 minMy Canning CellarOrange Juice JellyOrange Juice Jelly, episode 22https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mycanningcellarhttps://www.medibank.com.au/livebetter/be-magazine/food/the-history-of-orange-juice/2021-07-1204 minMy Canning CellarSquash Relish and link to Zucchini Crisp RecipeSquash Relish10 cups chopped yellow summer squash and zucchini squash 2 large onions, choppedMixed color peppers to equal about one large, chopped6 tablespoons canning salt4 cups white sugar3 cups apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon each dill seed1 tablespoon ground mustard 1 tablespoon ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon pepperUsing my food processor, I chopped the summer squash and the zucchini, the two onions, and the peppers into uniform small pieces, and now that I’m looking ahead to entering canned goods in September’s Tunbridge Fair I made sure they were as uniform as possible, then I tossed...2021-07-0507 minMy Canning CellarPickled EggsPickled Eggs! Even pretty pink ones!I use a basic pickled egg recipe that goes like this:12 hard boiled eggs peeled and cooled1 teaspoon minced garlic 3 cups white vinegar1 cup water1 teaspoon sea salt1 thinly sliced large onion1 bay leaf1/3 cup sugar4 teaspoons pickling spicesBring all ingredients except for the eggs and garlic to a boil in saucepan. Simmer 5 minutes and let cool slightly, Add the garlic to the jar, and alternate the onion and eggs, t...2021-06-2804 minMy Canning CellarOnions: Jammin', relishin', and a bit of cryin'Onions! Onion Relish-my digital canner8 cups of thinly sliced onions1 cup of white vinegar1 1/2 cups white sugar1 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon turmericlarge dutch oven full of water on to boil as I sliced the onions, simmered onions for 5 minutes.In another pot: vinegar, sugar, salt and turmeric and brought that to a boil. After the onions cooked the five minutes, I drained them , then I added the onions to the boiling liquid and let it simmer for two minutespacked the hot onions into the heated jars, and then added the brine, leaving 1/2 inch headspace, debubbled the jar...2021-06-2107 minMy Canning CellarRootbeer JellyRootbeer Jelly4 1/4 cups rootbeer soda4 1/2 cups sugar6 tbsp. powdered pectin2 tbsp. bottled lemon juice1/4 tsp. butterIn a large dutch oven pot I mixed together the soda and the lemon juice. Then I brought it to a boil and let it go for one minute. Then I sprinkled in the powdered pectin …not dumped like I did with the dandelion jelly… using a whisk to mix together. I added the sugar and brought it back to a boil, then added the butter and let it boil for one minute. 2021-06-1503 minMy Canning CellarDandelion Jelly, Oh What a Night!Dandelion Jelly! I finally tried it!This recipe gave me twelve (12) four ounce jars.4 cups loosely packed dandelion petals (about 8-10 cups of the blossoms, remove all green that is left on from the cradle part)1/3 cup low sugar powdered pectin2 tablespoons of lemon juice4 cups of white sugarTo the 4 cups of petals, I added two quarts of water and boiled them for three minutes in my dutch oven fry pan. The result looked pretty gnarly, almost like a yellowish brownish batch of spinach, then I le...2021-06-0708 minMy Canning CellarBeet Horseradish RelishBeet Horseradish RelishThe ingredients I used were: three store bought 15 ounce cans of small whole beets, drained2 cups diced onion2 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar1 1/4 cup horseradish sauce2 teaspoons sea salt1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground red pepperI put the vinegar, horseradish sauce, salt, and the peppers into my dutch oven. Because the horseradish sauce was hard to mix in, I used the immersion blender on the sauce till it was thoroughly mixed. Then I added the beets and onions w...2021-05-3106 minMy Canning CellarPeach jam from frozen & an oopsie using my digital cannerPeach jam from frozen, and Oopsie!I had 21 plastic dishes of frozen diced peaches, each 4.4 ounces, taking up space in my extra refrigerator freezer, and no one had eaten any in months, so I put all of the containers in a dishpan and let them thaw out overnight in the fridge. The next day I made jam. For the first recipe I used:4 1/2 cups peaches which was 11 of the plastic dishes1 package of low sugar pectin3 cups white sugarThis recipe was inside the box of the low sugar pectin, w...2021-05-2406 minMy Canning CellarNew life for soft fruitGiving new life to soft fruit!This is how I do it; you should certainly research if you want to feel confident in your canning choices!Banana Jam2 cups mashed bananas2 cups sugar2 tablespoons lemon juiceMix together, bring to boil in pot, simmer for 5 minutes. Spoon into hot jars, wipe rims, put on lids, finger tighten the rings. Have water at least an inch above the jars. Water bath for 10 minutes after the water comes to a rolling boil. Let sit on cloth c...2021-05-1706 minMy Canning CellarCondiments, cost to can beans, Jamie's Amazing Lid PopperI made ketchup, kind of, and yellow mustard that needs some mellowing. I also found a new product that makes opening canning jars so much easier!Ketchup aka BBQ Sauce: 4 quarts chopped tomatoes with skins removed, 1 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped sweet pepper, 1 1/2 cups vinegar, 1/4 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 3/4 cup sugar.I combined all the ingredients in my heavy dutch oven and let it cook down until I liked the thickness, and it took about an hour on medium low heat. It does cook down quite a bit. Then using my canning funnel, I...2021-05-1009 minMy Canning CellarNothing to can! Plus, Pressure Cooker vs Pressure Cannerhttps://tinyurl.com/k78kma4h Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce, 101 ouncehttps://tinyurl.com/pu8b52rk El Mexicano Nacho Cheese Sauce https://tinyurl.com/3ube3sh8 Great Value Cheese Saucehttps://tinyurl.com/39naywrc Chef-Mate Chorizo Skillethttps://tinyurl.com/2hv7584m Chef-Mate Creamed Sliced Beefhttps://www.canr.msu.edu/news/pressure-cookers-versus-pressure-canners2021-05-0310 minMy Canning CellarMy mistake about the Presto Digital CannerI goofed! The Presto Precise Digital Canner is not the only one approved by the USDA as I stated in the last episode....rather it's the first digital pressure canner that meets the USDA guidelines for safely processing meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, and other low acid foods.2021-04-2801 minMy Canning CellarPotatoes, Presto Digital Canner, Testing LidsPotatoes! Presto Digital Canner! Testing Lids!https://tinyurl.com/m2bnx3bf National Center for Home Food Preservation, how to can potatoeshttps://tinyurl.com/ybf2vvdf Axuan Oven Mittshttps://tinyurl.com/6bvu2ru8 Presto Digital Canner2021-04-2608 minMy Canning CellarWhere are all the jars?Where are all the jars?In 1975, William C Hannah of the Ball corporation was called to testify before the Subcommittee on Commodities and Services of the Small Business Committee of the US House of Representatives. He was asked to explain the company’s response to a big surge in home canning equipment. Congress was alerted to this by consumer complaints. The economic recession of the mid-1970s did much like the pandemic of 2020 by causing many more Americans to want to grow and preserve their own food. In that year, 1974, it’s estimated that as many as 26 mill...2021-04-2105 minMy Canning CellarVenison and HamburgVenison and Hamburg6 pounds of venison, with the recipe I looked up calling for 3 tablespoons of diced onion and 2 tablespoons of minced garlic but we just winged it on the spices which is fine as spices don’t add to processing times. We added diced green pepper to some. We got 20 pints.Hamburg with diced onions and garlic made 8 pints.Process time is one hour and fifteen minutes after the steam has vented for ten minutes and after the weight jiggles for a consistent four times per minute.2021-04-1906 min
My Canning CellarBonus! My Canning Costs (so far)Welcome to this short bonus episode of My Canning Cellar.If you are new to canning you may want to know your upfront costs as well as continuing costs. Of course all costs associated with canning is subject to how you find your supplies, but I will break down my own costs from 2020 to now, the best I can without having kept any formal record. The jars I have bought are 4 oz, 8 oz or half pint, 16 oz which is pint and 32 oz which is quart. I have been given many used jars for f...2021-04-1504 min
My Canning CellarBeans in PintsWelcome to My Canning Cellar episode 8I want to preface by reminding folks that it’s just me sitting at the kitchen table, and while I did speak of my hopes that the dog won’t bark, the phone won’t ring, and the dirt bikes don’t go racing by, I forgot to mention that my home is right across from the small but mighty town waterfall. So if you hear it roaring, you’re welcome. It’s one of my favorite sounds ever, but the pinging of sealed canning jars comes in a very close s...2021-04-1208 min
My Canning CellarCarrots and Canning HistoryIn this episode I talk baby carrots and some canning history.I got 17 pints of carrots out of 8 1/2 small bags of store bought baby carrots.Washed the carrots, halved, put into jars, then added enough pre-boiled cooled down water to one inch head space. De-bubbled. Processed at 15# for 20 minutes. Thanks to Harshal S. Hirve for free use of his carrots photo.#mycanningcellar #mycanningcellarpodcast2021-04-0505 min
My Canning CellarJelliesBlueberry JellyCombine 3 cups crushed blueberries and lemon juice Stir in the one envelope of Fruit Jell pectin.Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.Add sugar, stirring to dissolve.Return mixture to a rolling boil.Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. A hard boil means you can’t stir it down but you do want to put the effort into stirring it to keep it from burning. Remove from heat.Skim foam if necessary. The foam won’t hurt the jam but it makes the jam look cloudy, and more importantly, the foam takes up some o...2021-03-2908 min
My Canning CellarPea Soup with Ham4 cups of split peas which was a two pound bag12 cups of chicken broth (store bought is fine) 4 cups of water,2 cups of diced ham,3 cups of chopped carrots,2 cups of chopped onions,1/2 teaspoon of ground allspice2 bay leaves. immersion blenderhttps://tinyurl.com/s96efmxj2021-03-2307 min
My Canning CellarMac and CheeseMacaroni and Cheeseedited from my first try, to reduce siphoning7 1/2 cups of dry macaroni(1) number ten can of cheese sauce(3) quarts of chicken brothmade 15 pintsprocessed in pressure canner for 20 minutes at 15 pounds for my sea level elevationhttps://tinyurl.com/3teafwy5 El Mexicano Nacho Cheese Saucehttps://tinyurl.com/9kuem4ve dissolvable labels https://tinyurl.com/d8au93dz easy jar key opener https://tinyurl.com/e7yb6uwt plastic mason jar covers2021-03-1612 min
My Canning CellarMy must haves and must knowsproven reliable sourcesmy must haves of canning equipmentbooks I referencehow my canners functionwhat brand of canners I havebasic informationhttps://nchfp.uga.edu/index.html National Center for Food Preservationhttps://www.fda.gov/media/107843/download FDA shares canning tips and other linkshttps://nifa.usda.gov/extension Find your local extension agencyhttps://tinyurl.com/vwm2vzff McSunley medium stainless steel water bath canner, 21.5 qthttps://tinyurl.com/3jznw8jw Mirro pressure canner, 22 qthttps://tinyurl.com/hs7rv7sz 'The Amish Canning Cookbook: Plain and Simple Living at Its Homemade Best' by Geor...2021-03-1212 min
My Canning CellarIntroductionI can, so I can! Why I started and what I am going to share with you. Everything I can is done my way with much help along the way from Facebook groups and other online sources, and everyone who cans needs to find their comfort spot for their own food safety. New podcast every Wednesday!2021-03-1102 min