Canning pumpkins

[archeryrob]

First of all, keep in mind that all pumpkins aren't suitable for eating. Most of them are really watery and stringy. They'll feed your chickens and any livestock you may have very well but you could be disappointed in them.

I guess I'll find out soon. Thanks for the reply and post

Chickens will get some and the deer will likely get a lot. I want to can deer, I'm just a facilitator on this for the daughters interests. She's the one in my avatar with my dog.

 

[Red-Stars-in-RI]

Sounds like you need some recipes with pumpkin AND venison!

I’ve had good luck freezing purée squash in plastic zip-top bags laid flat to make them stackable. Since the freezing process breaks down cell falls, it helps to strain out the little bit of excess water after thawing before adding to a recipe.

 

[Sally PB]

We have an All American 915, why could we not can it in that? I understand it can't be water bathed. Why can't we make a puree and cook for 75 or 90 minutes or what ever the Center for Home Preservation says?

There may be more recent guidelines than what I read a few years ago. I read that it was safe to can winter squashes in chunks under pressure, but only in chunks, not puree. If you have some current info, I'd love to hear it! I would love to can butternut squash as a mash, not chunks. Link?? I would rather have stuff on the shelf than in the freezer. Thanks!!

 

[BlueBaby]

You mean like this?
https://www.pickyourown.org/pumpkincanning.php

 

[archeryrob]

Sounds to be like they just are not realy sure on the Puree
https://nchfp.uga.edu/questions/FAQ_canning.html#36

I assume you just can in cubes and make puree after draining the water when opening it later on.