What are you canning now?

[math ace]

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HEY Flgardengirl....

I got the $70 Presto 21 qt pressure canner from Wal-mart. They carry it in stock....
I didn't know how much canning I was going to do so I went with the weight system instead of the gauge.....
From the research I did, you have to check the calibration of the gauge control at the beginning of each canning season.
The bigger canner takes longer to come up to temperature too.

 

[cackydoodledoo]

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Do you use these for making mashed potatoes and potato soup and things like that?

 

[Acre of Blessings]

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Do you use these for making mashed potatoes and potato soup and things like that?

I use my canned potatoes for thosse to reasons plus it is good for very quick potato salad, we also mix them in with beans and other recipes and all. THey are really good.

 

[krcote]

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Do you use these for making mashed potatoes and potato soup and things like that?

I use mine for quicker homefries

 

[BarefootMom]

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Do you use these for making mashed potatoes and potato soup and things like that?

I haven't canned my own potatoes yet, but we buy canned potatoes all the time ( have 5 rows of potatoes in the garden this year and am getting ready to plant more for fall)

DH's most favorite way is butter potatoes-- just add a slice or two of butter, salt, and pepper and heat through! Also I like to add a can/jar of green beans to them or a can of peas to them. Makes making potatoes really quick and easy. We also fry them, mash them, and use them in soups--great fo soups!

 

[marymac]

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I have an excellent salsa recipe which is chunky and the best I ever had. I don't like store bought salsa and this one is a keeper. I will post it later after I find it.

 

[marymac]

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I have an excellent salsa recipe which is chunky and the best I ever had. I don't like store bought salsa and this one is a keeper. I will post it later after I find it.

Well that was quick enough, I had it posted over at Farm Bell recipes at http://chickensintheroad.com/ , any way here it is.


marymac
This is the only salsa I really, really like. It is the best!!! You can make it as hot or not as you like and you can adjust the sweet or sour to your taste. Sample it as you go and add more or less sugar and vinegar or pepper seeds. It is chunky and I love eating it right out of the jar. It’s that good!!!
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: about 22-24 pints
Cook Time: 2-3 hrs
Ingredients

1/2 bushel of tomatoes, diced
8 green peppers
hot pepper seeds [2 Tbsp=mild...4-6 Tbsp= hot]
6 onions
2 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 head garlic, diced
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup oil
3- 12 oz cans tomato paste
1-2 cups vinegar
11/2 cups sugar
Directions

Mix everything together and cook 2-3 hours, stirring and watching close so you don’t scorch bottom. Put into pints and hot water bath for 20 minutes.




This recipe was given to me by my insurance man, he said him and his wife canned gallons of it every summer. I don't think you will be disappointed, as every one who has tried it says they can't stop eating it.

 

[bockbock2008]

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I got the All American and really like it. I just got it earlier this year so I haven't got to do alot in it since our gardens got in so late due to flooding but it was really simple to use. I had heard so many horror stories about the lid blowing off that I wanted to make sure that wasn't a problem. I think the all american will outlast me!!

 

[Happy Chooks]

Made a batch of mango raspberry jam today. It Tastes great and looks so pretty in the jars.

 

[Jenlyn9483]

Ooooh Mango Rasberry, sounds good! Im about to can some more pickled jalepenos and Kosher Dill pickles.