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Hi, folks!
My husband got me a "canning kit" for my birthday - it has the boiling-water canner, rack, funnel, jar lifter, jars...and I can't wait to try it out!
I was only planning on using it for tomatoes so I don't need the steam-pressure canner (yet!) I also don't want to wait until my tomato patch is producing. I thought I'd get some tomatoes from the grocery store and try those out rather than take the chance of waiting for my home-growns and ruining them.
I have the Ball Blue Book - I'm reading it and salivating this morning - but are there any expert canners out there who can throw a few tips or tricks my way? Please bear in mind that I have NEVER canned before, or even seen it done.
Actually, I blush to admit, my husband is the cook of the house. My culinary skills are limited to the odd bowl of Cheerios and a mean tuna salad. So please be basic and do not worry that you will insult my intelligence (such as it is.)
Cheers, and Happy Friday!
Cindy
My husband got me a "canning kit" for my birthday - it has the boiling-water canner, rack, funnel, jar lifter, jars...and I can't wait to try it out!
I was only planning on using it for tomatoes so I don't need the steam-pressure canner (yet!) I also don't want to wait until my tomato patch is producing. I thought I'd get some tomatoes from the grocery store and try those out rather than take the chance of waiting for my home-growns and ruining them.
I have the Ball Blue Book - I'm reading it and salivating this morning - but are there any expert canners out there who can throw a few tips or tricks my way? Please bear in mind that I have NEVER canned before, or even seen it done.
Actually, I blush to admit, my husband is the cook of the house. My culinary skills are limited to the odd bowl of Cheerios and a mean tuna salad. So please be basic and do not worry that you will insult my intelligence (such as it is.)
Cheers, and Happy Friday!
Cindy