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Farm Kitchen:  Canning error, can I fix it?  |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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 Posted - Aug 24 2015 : 7:17:06 PM
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I've depended more on freezing the last few years and haven't canned green beans in a long time but did a batch today.
Somewhere along the way I got distracted. I had followed the directions for hot pack, 10 pounds pressure, but then I turned off the heat in 10 minutes, rather than the 20 it should have been!
Would you remove the covers and redo the canning process? Will they be cooked to total mush?
I will try to call the state extension canning line tomorrow and see what they suggest but thought someone here could help me figure this out.
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2015 : 07:31:12 AM
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I see several people read this, but thought I'd share what I found out in case anyone is ever in the same boat.
I called the MN University Extension Office and got advice and some info I had never expected.
Open the jars, drain the liquid but the beans can remain in the jars and reheat the liquid. Pour it back in the jars, use new lids, place in the hot canner and process as directed. I could have frozen the beans safely since it had been less than 24 hours, which brings me back to the issue of no freezer space.
BUT she also asked my location and I found out that a large study had been done in 2009 and now I should be using 15 pounds pressure instead of the 10 pounds I have always used because of altitude!
Happy canning!
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2015 : 7:00:58 PM
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nice to know your beans are saved. I knew about getting the correct canning times and pressures from your extension office. Always a good thing to do.
hopefully all your jars "popped".
Farming in WI
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2015 : 8:35:12 PM
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Oh, I'm so glad you got your answer, Susan, and that you have a solution! What a relief! Thank you so much for sharing this information. I'm going to tuck it away in my canning book for safe keeping! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
www.papercraftingwithnini.ctmh.com
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Canning error, can I fix it?
