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J.F. Brown
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Jamie
Beaverton
OR
USA
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 Posted - Sep 09 2015 : 9:23:36 PM
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Hey, all - think good thoughts for me... the next few days I am going to can tomatoes and corn in the pressure canner.
I have been canning high-acid foods including jams, tomatoes(with added acid) applesauce, etc for more than 25 years, but this is new terrain.
I am a bit nervous,but I took the canner in to the county extension office, and it will be fine. Just fine. Ok, I really think i will blow up my house, rain broken glass and tomatoes on all, and shame my canning reputation, so please - think good thoughts! |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 10 2015 : 04:31:04 AM
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My advice would be stay by the canner, making sure your temp stays where it should, if you have a gauge. I usually do something else in the kitchen and don't forget to set your timer. have fun, it does add a lot of options to canning.
Farming in WI
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Sep 11 2015 : 5:49:35 PM
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Good luck - I'm sure you'll be fine.
Let us know how it goes!
LOVE TO CAN!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Sep 11 2015 : 8:08:58 PM
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As mentioned, just stay close, keep the temp where it should be, be sure to set your timer and pressure for the pounds and time recommended for what your canning, whether in pints or quarts and adjust for altitude. And, be sure to let the pressure go down all on its own . . . don't rush it by removing the gauge!
It'll be just fine . . . you'll do great!
CJ
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J.F. Brown
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Jamie
Beaverton
OR
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2015 : 12:21:58 AM
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Thank you all for the encouragement! Well... no one died. I started a full day -plus later than I wanted, which meant some tomatoes were over-ripe and falling apart. I am going to chop them up and make ...something... for dinner tomorrow.
Then life got in the way, and I did not get started until late tonight; after 8 pm.
Ine blw out - I think I forgot to get the airbubble out of that one, So there was a full clean-up to do there. Tomorrow we are going to do the corn; I won't say I am fearless, but I am not shaking in my boots now!
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2015 : 07:16:56 AM
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In rereading my pressure canning book it says to let the steam vent for 10 mins before placing the weight on it. I wait only long enough to really see the steam come up then put it on. I have used both electric and gas range. I never leave it and just sit and watch I am happy when I can turn it off and finally walk away to let it depressor.
Diana
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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