Canning

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Comment by Marilynne on July 19, 2009 at 10:42am

I have been canning FOREVER and I think the best basic book to start with is the Ball Blue Book. Put out by Ball Co., the makers of jars and lids for canning. It is available at stores in the dept. where the jars are sold; book clubs; and I am sure at the Ball website. They update it occasionally to keep up with the current FDA standards so the cover may be different than your Aunt Minnie's, but I am still following the one I bought in 1880 (or thereabouts). I think Martha Stewart has a book on the subject too but I am not sure. Your local Extension Service will have free publications just for the asking, and advice is available from them by phone. When you buy a pressure canner (and you will need one for veggies) the book that comes with it will have basic recipes and TIME CHARTS (important) if you cannot afford a Blue Book. It is most helpful to fine someone who has canned a lot to help you get started... and to help you get over the first time jitters. A first timer should start with pickles. Easy and safe... and you will get to know how a seal on the jar should be when you are finished. You will soon find out which foods are better frozen and which ones are better canned. Have fun!

Comment by Kath on May 29, 2009 at 9:49am

The weather has been perfect the last weeks, so my mum nearly started to panic when she saw how many plum's, strawberry and so on she had in the freezer from last year. Last week we spent a complete day with making strawberryjam and redcurrant juice. We only stopped because we didn't have any empty jars and bottles left. Its really so easy.

Comment by LeeAnn on April 29, 2009 at 3:48pm

My veggies are starting to sprout, so i am super excited about canning this year.

Comment by Ashley Housing on April 27, 2009 at 8:51pm

Teri, It's so gratifying to open your cupboard and pull out a jar of something you canned especially in the middle of winter!! It brings back all the memories you had of Summer and the picking and canning fun you had, plus it tastes so good :o) You should give it a try, I bet you'll like it!

Comment by Teri on April 27, 2009 at 3:10pm

Funny how this came about, as last week huby thinks we should lern how to can. I am not takig it serious because I dont know how. I do have jars, canning pot kit thing from my deceased grand parents.

Comment by Ashley Housing on April 27, 2009 at 10:01am

Be sure to click on the Summer is getting closer link above the wall comments and write in there so that we can all see when you add a new comment :) Thanks!

Comment by Karishma on April 27, 2009 at 4:52am

Yes. definitely something I would be interested in joining.

Comment by TheScrapPrincess on April 27, 2009 at 3:51am

I would love to learn how to can....