Anny Middon wrote:
>
> "Dana" <dcarpend@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:2965188f-18d9-45e1-84fd-52f9e58056be@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> > I'd like to try canning, and I bought a food dehydrator for $7 at the
> > Goodwill recently. But easier, I think maybe I'll try turning part of
> > my cellar into a root cellar. Worth a shot for storing turnips,
> > rutabaga, carrots and such.
>
> Canning is not at all difficult, and I find it a lot of fun. Pickles,
> salsas (with the right recipe) and most fruits (including tomatoes, but
not
> peppers or squash) can be Boiling Water Bath processed, which means you
> probably already have all the equipment you need, although a canning
funnel
> and a jar lifter will make the process a lot easier.
>
> Vegetables and non-acid fruits will require a pressure canner.
>
> Get yourself a copy of the Ball Blue Book. Some Walmarts have it, as do
> some Ace Hardware stores, and of course you can get it online. For a
few
> bucks you'll get all the information on canning you really need and a
bunch
> of very good recipes. (Don't use the section on canning from one of
your
> cool vintage cookbooks -- guidelines for safe canning have changed a lot
> over the years.)
>
> Anny
> Winner of trophy at 2007 Illinois State Fair for Best Pickle, Relish or
> Salsa
So, which was it?
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