You can enjoy the fruits of your labor long after the growing season for cucumbers is over with this simple, yet delicious garlic dill pickles recipe. Garlic Dill Pickles 8 lbs cucumbers, sliced or speared with blossom ends discarded 2 TBS pickling spice 3 TBS mustard seed 4 ½ TBS dill seed or…
Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles
Planting a vegetable garden is a lot of work. However, with it comes a reward. At the end of the summer season and even into late fall, crops are harvested from your efforts. Those that chose to plant vegetables often plant cucumbers. If enough are planted they are usually made into various pickles in a…
Pressure Canning- The Low Down
Often considered a more intense method of canning, pressure canning is the method used to can low acid foods, such as meat, vegetables, and prepared foods such as soups. These foods require a higher temperature to kill bacteria (240°F), which must be achieved with pressurized steam that only a pressure canner can provide. Before even…
Home Canning for the Beginner
Home canning can be an overwhelming process for a beginner. There are several methods and many, many recipes available and sorting through the information can be a daunting process. Don’t worry, there is a method for nearly every skill level, so you can build up your confidence over time. The purpose of canning is to…
Water Bath Canning
Water bath canning is considered the easiest way to home can. It is much less intimidating than pressure canning and requires less equipment. To water bath can, all you need to do is submerge filled jars and boil. Water bath canning is used to preserve high acid foods, such as tomatoes, pickles, and fruits….