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sparklingsweetie
Farmgirl at Heart
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Laura
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
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 Posted - Sep 01 2010 : 12:15:26 PM
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HI Everyone,
I just joined and I'm excited to 'meet' you and be here. One of the reasons I joined today is because I'm trying to figure out how to can tomoatoes! Right now I have 2 huge bowls of peeled tomatoes ready to be made into sauce or just canned as is. Does anyone know if this is an appropriate question for this forum? If so, can anyone guide me to the right section?
Thanks,
Laura
I'm on a new journey every day! |
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Sep 01 2010 : 12:57:48 PM
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We have a kitchen section but I can help you. I usually run mine through the food processor & then cook them down for about 20 minutes to get rid of the excess water. I get my jars cleaned & ready-fill to 1/2 in below rim-put lid & ring on & tighten-boil in a water bath for 40 minutes. By the way welcome !!!!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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sparklingsweetie
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Laura
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - Sep 01 2010 : 8:48:32 PM
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Thanks so much Karla. I appreciate your help and like the verse in your tag line!
I'm on a new journey every day! |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 06:22:40 AM
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Hi Laurie. Welcome from Georgia. Good luck with the tomatoes. I put onions and peppers and herbs in mine also. That way it's all ready to go. You couls also add mushrooms too.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 08:51:15 AM
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Welcome Laurie from Va. you must add lemon juice to your canning jars. @ tablespoons per jar after they are cleaned. I put my tomatoes in large mouth jars and put them in whole. We use them for every thing. Make sure when you put your lids on the jars to wipe the inside top and out side down so they will seal proper. If there is anything juice, seeds anything on the rims they will not seal also make sure none of the jars have cracks etc. When you process them you just need enough water to cover the tops when the water is boiling, that is also when you start timing. Some times the jars will not seal until they are out of the water and cooling. Good luck and you will get it. Lilly 
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Hallie
Video Sister
79 Posts
Hallie
Pullman
WA
USA
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Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 10:03:08 AM
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Welcome Laura! I don't have anything to add to the tomato canning discussion as I am a new canner myself but it's nice to read all of those tips.
I hope you enjoy yourself here!
Hallie
Sister #1112
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Homekeepn
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Cathy
West Gardiner
Maine
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 4:37:40 PM
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I am new here also. I already feel at home here. What other interests do you have besides canning?
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quiltin mama
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Heather
Crescent City
CA
USA
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2010 : 1:26:17 PM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Laura! We are so glad you joined us. I can my tomatoes by smashing them with a potatoe smasher while they are in the big kettle. Then I add 1 tsp canning salt and 1/2 tsp citric acid to the quart size jars that have been sterilized in my dishwasher on high heat cycle. I fill the jars, leaving a good 1/2 to 1 inch headspace and wipe rims clean. I then place the lids that I have simmered in some water on the stove and screw on the bands till just hand tight. Process in water bath at full boil for 20 minutes, remove canner lid and let them sit in the water for 5 minutes. Remove jars after the 5 minutes and sit on counter and do not disturb for about 12 hours. Crushed tomatoes are easy to use for sauces or chili. Be careful, if you add too many low acid ingredients such as onions, peppers, celery...you will have to pressure can them. I just add that stuff later according to what I am making.
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nana5
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Rebecca
Jackson
MI
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2010 : 3:26:58 PM
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Hello Laura fron Michigan. I can't add anything to the canning discussion. My crop this year wasn't as fine as last so I have been freezing. I peel and freeze them whole or cook them and freeze them as stewed tomato. Hope to have a better crop next year, but good luck with yours.
Rebecca
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2010 : 09:38:44 AM
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Hi Laura....Welcome to the Farm!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
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Canadian farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Lori
Ontario
Canada
482 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2010 : 4:49:29 PM
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Welcome, Laura! So, you're from the T-dot? Nice to see a farmgirl in T.O., lol.
Lori
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CCChristen
True Blue Farmgirl
180 Posts
Cynthia
Lockwood
CA
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2010 : 2:11:07 PM
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Welcome Laura, from Lockwood CA, Nice to meet you.
Line Shack Farmgirl #1570
Cynthia
Happy Trails |
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Sunshine_Sue
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Lunenburg
NS
Canada
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2010 : 05:05:00 AM
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Hello Laura, so glad you joined us! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Farmgirl sister #1156
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2010 : 9:43:05 PM
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Hi Laura!!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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