New to canning..... question about recipes!

[mylittlezoo]

Y'know, I have that book, but I wasn't sure about using and canning my own recipes. Maybe it has something in there that i've just skim-read over. I'll take another look.

I plan to can zucchini in tomatoes tonight, from a recipe I found online. It makes yummy pizza topping!!

 

[Ridgerunner]

I'm with AhBee01 on this. You need to be careful. I recently pressure canned a vegetable soup from a recipe that required 85 minutes processing time for pints at pressure adjusted for altitude. I'm pretty sure the ingredient in it that took the longest was corn. Whole kernel corn has a processing time of 55 minutes. Cream style corn has a processing time of 85 minutes. It called for whole kernel.

I recently pressure canned a tomato sauce. The instructions were very clear to not increase the proportions of the onions or green peppers as that would change the required processing time.

I think it is about the density of the product you are canning as well as the time for the longest ingredient. If it were just the ingredients, it would not matter if you increased the proportions.

My personality is the type that loves to tinker with recipes when cooking. It drives my wife crazy. But I don't do that when canning.

 

[Dragonfly Ranch]

I should have mentioned before. You might check and see if there is an extension course offered through your state university system on becoming a "certified" canner. It is my understanding that once you have completed the course and understand the relationship between acid content and pH balance you can write your own recipes.

Unfortunately, the extension course for our area is an 1 hour and a half (one way) away.

Check the back of Ball book for more detailed instructions and explanations.

Sandee

 

[JennsPeeps]

I agree w/ Sandee on that "Complete Book..." recommendation. I use my all year and love it.

 

[Majestic Lane Poultry]

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I have this book too but find that the other is simpler and I go to it more. I use them both and love them...