Ooooh. Thanks for the canning links. I have some of the equipment, but just have never done it. I’ve wanted to try it for a long time. I grew up in the city and married a farm boy. When I told him I wanted to can he told me to just buy the canned stuff at the store, it was cheaper by the time I would get all the stuff and the time involved. So, I let him talk me out of it. Then raising 4 kids and working for part of the time, I just never did it. This year I’m determined to give it a go. And he is actually involved in the garden this year. He’s secretly (or not) having a tomato seed competition with me - which ones are growing faster.
>>>> Thanks for the canning links. I have some of the equipment, but just have never done it. <<<<
It is sooooo simple... Only thing I will suggest is to check the instructions before you start, and again as you are doing it. Don’t take short-cuts! I know, it is tempting to try to hurry things along when you have a whole lot to do, but it is not worth taking a chance. Check instructions often, use current recommended processing and enjoy!
I get peas right off the viner - all shelled - : )
So when I am canning peas, I will do 4 canners full of pints (my canner does 19 at a time) - at the end of the day, you have no idea how fulfilling it is to look at the table with 76 pints all nicely sealed and ready to store - and good for years.
We usually just sit there and have a cup of coffee and smile like Cheshire cats.
Each time you can something it gets easier and easier. Now, it is just second nature.
Start with something simple and build from there.
I gotta toss in another link that I think you will really enjoy and find very informative:
http://www.backwoodshome.com/advice/askjackieonline.html
Your husband may not appreciate me giving that link to you as it is captivating and reading one leads to another and another - kind of like potato chips.
Jackie is a very resourceful person and it is information you can depend on.
Hi Marmolade!
Did you try some canning this weekend?
I’m wondering if I should go get a canner myself. From the .pdf DelaWhere posted, it seems that’s the only way to can now.