Canning ideas

Howdy everyone.  I finally decided (needed) to stop working in the yard today and get the blog going!  Sorry it is later in the day.
I have had quite a busy day - all day!

Here is a recipe that has been requested.  It is a great use of peels/cores of apples when making applesauce.  We all like having additional uses for things - and no sense letting goodies go to waste.

APPLE PEEL/CORE JELLY

 

 Please click on the recipe to enlarge.  Both the recipe and picture are separate.

 

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EASY KRAUT

5 LBS. shredded cabbage

3 1/2 Tbsp. salt

Mix salt and cabbage together.  Let it set 30 -60 minutes.  Pack into your jars, leaving 2" head space.  Fill to 1/2 " from top with plain cold water.  Place your lids and rings on tight (might use older rings).  Place somewhere out of traffic, and place jars in a catch pan.  This is to catch any brine that might be emitted due to fermentation.  Check your kraut every 5- 6 days to see if it has lost liquid.  Have a jar of 1 1/2 Tbsp. of salt in a quart of cold water ready. (I keep a jar in the frig during fermenting time.  If the levels have dropped - remove lids and add more salt water.  Re-lid.  Let it all sit for 6 - 8 weeks for best results.

At given time - remove lids - thoroughly wipe down the tops of jars - add NEW lids and your rings.  Put in a COLD pot of water in water bath - bring to a boil and process for 30 minutes after boil.

Makes 7 pints

 

This is the best kraut I have ever had.  Once you realize how easy it is to make, and great it tastes - you'll never go back to store bought!

 

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CANNING OKRA (EASY PEASY)

**This is not an officially sanctified recipe by the powers that be.  NO rude comments**.

This is how I have done it for years, as well as many people I know. 

You have the choice as to whether you try it or not.

 

1 gallon water

6 Tbsp. white vinegar

2 Tbsp. canning salt

Bring this concoction to a boil, and add your sliced or whole okra.  Bring back to a boil for 6 minutes.

Fill your hot jars with the okra  - tamp down - but DON"T smash it.  Bring the liquid back to a boil quickly, and top off each jar - leaving an inch of head space.

Top with hot lids and rings.  Wait for ping.  That is it!  NO PROCESSING

This is shelf stable.  I am still using some I put up 2 years ago.

****There will be NO SLIME at all when you open your okra****

(There is also a video on You Tube showing how to do this)

 

When ready to add to soup or before breading and frying - simply rinse your okra and you are ready to go.  It is so good in soups in the winter (we make gumbo), and it great to batter and fry.

 

 

HAPPY CANNING!

Have you started any canning yet?