Comments on: Canning Equipment Basics http://www.foodinjars.com/2009/04/canning-equipment-basics/ A blog dedicated to canning, preserving and the art of putting up. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:37:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Marisa http://www.foodinjars.com/2009/04/canning-equipment-basics/#comment-346 Marisa Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:46:32 +0000 http://www.foodinjars.com/?p=167#comment-346 Anna, I hope you added something acidic to your tomato juice (or used a pressure canner), because as it is, the acidity levels are too low for boiling water bath canning. Anna, I hope you added something acidic to your tomato juice (or used a pressure canner), because as it is, the acidity levels are too low for boiling water bath canning.

]]> By: Anna http://www.foodinjars.com/2009/04/canning-equipment-basics/#comment-345 Anna Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:43:28 +0000 http://www.foodinjars.com/?p=167#comment-345 I just made homemade tomato juice from our heirlooms and it is delicious. Two colanders of large tomatoes, two carrots, one celery stick, 1/2 onion, dash of coriander, salt, pepper, tsp sugar, reduced to make two jars to can and one for fridge to slurp on now. I use a large pot and tongs like those in the picture on this site. I Love Canning! Next it is on to catsup! I just made homemade tomato juice from our heirlooms and it is delicious. Two colanders of large tomatoes, two carrots, one celery stick, 1/2 onion, dash of coriander, salt, pepper, tsp sugar, reduced to make two jars to can and one for fridge to slurp on now.

I use a large pot and tongs like those in the picture on this site.

I Love Canning! Next it is on to catsup!

]]> By: New Adventures with Mason Jars « Thursday Born http://www.foodinjars.com/2009/04/canning-equipment-basics/#comment-344 New Adventures with Mason Jars « Thursday Born Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:27:58 +0000 http://www.foodinjars.com/?p=167#comment-344 [...] money I’ve already put into home brewing equipment, felt like a lot for yet another hobby. But you don’t need to buy an expensive set! So I bought this $12 set from Amazon because we didn’t even have tongs yet, and I needed [...] [...] money I’ve already put into home brewing equipment, felt like a lot for yet another hobby. But you don’t need to buy an expensive set! So I bought this $12 set from Amazon because we didn’t even have tongs yet, and I needed [...]

]]> By: Preserve a Peck of Apples – Part 2 « The Foodie Scientist http://www.foodinjars.com/2009/04/canning-equipment-basics/#comment-343 Preserve a Peck of Apples – Part 2 « The Foodie Scientist Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:24:14 +0000 http://www.foodinjars.com/?p=167#comment-343 [...] first time canning, you’ll need some supplies, although you may be able to improvise with stuff already in your kitchen. (And if you don’t feel like diving into canning at the moment, you could always pour it into [...] [...] first time canning, you’ll need some supplies, although you may be able to improvise with stuff already in your kitchen. (And if you don’t feel like diving into canning at the moment, you could always pour it into [...]

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]]> By: Austoon Daily » Canning References http://www.foodinjars.com/2009/04/canning-equipment-basics/#comment-340 Austoon Daily » Canning References Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:55:24 +0000 http://www.foodinjars.com/?p=167#comment-340 [...] And lots of references: National Center for Home Food Preservation, Ball Book of Home Preserving, Canning USA This year Ball has everything you need to get started, but really all you need are some jars and some other stuff you may already own. [...] [...] And lots of references: National Center for Home Food Preservation, Ball Book of Home Preserving, Canning USA This year Ball has everything you need to get started, but really all you need are some jars and some other stuff you may already own. [...]

]]> By: sarah gilbert http://www.foodinjars.com/2009/04/canning-equipment-basics/#comment-339 sarah gilbert Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:03:54 +0000 http://www.foodinjars.com/?p=167#comment-339 I, too, have a great garage sale find as a canning pot, but if you've been unlucky in garage sales, IKEA has great deals on super-big pots. I think I got an enormous one that's good for canning and making stock for $19.99. and I got nervous about putting my jars on the bottom of the pot so I finally made myself a rack out of old canning rings, tied together with kitchen twine. a great use for those rusting and bent rings, perhaps?</li> <em>Sarah, I think that's a great way to reuse those old rings! And you're right, Ikea is a great source for huge pots as well. -Marisa</em> I, too, have a great garage sale find as a canning pot, but if you’ve been unlucky in garage sales, IKEA has great deals on super-big pots. I think I got an enormous one that’s good for canning and making stock for $19.99.

and I got nervous about putting my jars on the bottom of the pot so I finally made myself a rack out of old canning rings, tied together with kitchen twine. a great use for those rusting and bent rings, perhaps?

Sarah, I think that’s a great way to reuse those old rings! And you’re right, Ikea is a great source for huge pots as well. -Marisa

]]> By: michelle http://www.foodinjars.com/2009/04/canning-equipment-basics/#comment-338 michelle Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:31:09 +0000 http://www.foodinjars.com/?p=167#comment-338 Oh, Marisa.....be careful what you volunteer for!!!! Logan (who is six) has been helping with lime marmalade today and would really like for you to visit...and help him make pineapple preserves. Robert (who is 8) asked if you are pretty. He also wants to know if you have any cute daughters to bring with you!! <li> <em>Michelle, I do like the sound of pineapple preserves. I think you've got a flavor genius on your hands there. Hmm, you can tell Robert that I am pretty but sadly, I don't yet have any cute daughters to bring with me. -Marisa</em> Oh, Marisa…..be careful what you volunteer for!!!! Logan (who is six) has been helping with lime marmalade today and would really like for you to visit…and help him make pineapple preserves. Robert (who is 8) asked if you are pretty. He also wants to know if you have any cute daughters to bring with you!!

  • Michelle, I do like the sound of pineapple preserves. I think you’ve got a flavor genius on your hands there. Hmm, you can tell Robert that I am pretty but sadly, I don’t yet have any cute daughters to bring with me. -Marisa

    • ]]>         By: Kiapita http://www.foodinjars.com/2009/04/canning-equipment-basics/#comment-337 Kiapita Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:48:20 +0000 http://www.foodinjars.com/?p=167#comment-337 You don't get cracked jars from putting them in direct contact with the bottom of the pot, which can get hotter than boiling water? I like to use a round rack for the bottom of the pot, to put a little space between the pot and the bottom of the jar. Maybe it's more of an issue on gas stoves. </ br> <em>Kiapita, I have never had an issue with cracked jars, but you're right, it could be a gas vs. electric kind of problem. I do know that my mother will sometimes pad the bottom of her canning pot with a kitchen towel, but in recent years, she doesn't do that as much. -Marisa</em> You don’t get cracked jars from putting them in direct contact with the bottom of the pot, which can get hotter than boiling water? I like to use a round rack for the bottom of the pot, to put a little space between the pot and the bottom of the jar. Maybe it’s more of an issue on gas stoves.

    Kiapita, I have never had an issue with cracked jars, but you’re right, it could be a gas vs. electric kind of problem. I do know that my mother will sometimes pad the bottom of her canning pot with a kitchen towel, but in recent years, she doesn’t do that as much. -Marisa

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