What are you canning now?

[Kim_NC]

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Sounds yummy! But canning them after they're already cooked will probably make the peas mushy. In the pressure canner for 75 min (pts) or 90 min (qts) is a long time for a bean or pea that's already cooked. I usually freeze anything like that.

They were somewhat mushy but for the most part it held together. I figured it would be a good opportunity to become aquanited with the pressure cooker. I've never used one before. All the jars sealed, the pressure cooker didn't blow me and the kitchen up, and I won't be afraid to use it next time (I know what to expect!). Practice makes perfect I guess! And I got some "creamed" black-eye pea soup for later!

(I'll soak it up in some cornbread, it'll be alright

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Keep at it....you're gonna be a canning pro in no time!

 

[Kim_NC]

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Here you go....

Banana Jam

4 cups bananas, smashed
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 box Fruit Pectin
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine
6 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl

Prepare canner. Smash bananas and put them in a saucepot. Stir in lemon and pectin. Add butter, if desired (I do). Bring to a full rolling boil.
Stir in all sugar quickly. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Process 10 minutes in WB canner.

ETA: we sell this one at farmers markets, many repeat buyers.

 

[RobbingPeter]

I just found this thread for the first time, and if there is one thing I am more addicted to that Chickens it is Canning. I haven't gotten into Pressure canning yet but I BWB the heck out of things.

I have been participating in the Blogosphere event called tigress's can jam where we are challenged to can something every month for 12 months. Each month has a specific theme.

So far they have been:
January: Citrus
February: Carrots
March: Alliums

You can find my posts under RobbingPeter, but I wanted to link to the round ups because of the sheer number and varieties of recipes you will be able to find. It is amazingly inspiring.

This month the theme is Herbs - I haven't decided what to do yet. Any suggestions here? The primary restriction is that it has to be BWB - pressure canning is not allowed.

 

[ozark hen]

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That banana jam is awesome over ice cream, just heat it a tad. I am not a fan of banana jam myself, but dh and family loves it and it is real pretty in the jar.

 

[Acre of Blessings]

I can't find a seal for my pressure canner

It's one of the older canners and its green witht hte #'s 409A 1475 on the bottom. I have tried several local businesses and co-ops and I still can't find one. And one place tells me that they aren't made anymore.....some one please tell me this isn't true.

MUST-----HAVE-----CANNER-----SEAL

gotta laugh to keep from going nuts

 

[Frogdogtimestwo]

Not sure, have you tried online stores?
http://www.cookingandcanning.net/
http://www.pressurecooker-outlet.com/prestoparts.htm

There are several when I searched for replacement parts, without knowing the brand it is hard

 

[bumpershoot]

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This is THE BEST LINK EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you! I am like a junkie looking at their next fix! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Opa]

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the 409a stamped on the bottom is not a model #. It's a number used to indicated the products Underwriters Laboratories listing.

This link may help you http://www.pressurecooker-outlet.com/prestoparts.htm

 

[flyweed]

Does anyone here can or make "dilly beans"..they are pickled beans with a kick..usually a hot pepper of some sort is in the jar with the beans.

I would gladly pay some shipping, etc for 3 or 4 jars of dilly beans, if anyone can spare some. I LOVE EM!!

Dan

 

[ScoobyRoo]

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Sorry, I don't mean to be a tease, but the rest of mine are already spoken for. My family loves my dilly beans and I do make mine with a kick sometimes two. My dill pickles are already spoken for too. If I had some before harvesting this year I would consider but that is several months away yet. So sorry I can't help you out.