WHAT ARE YOU CANNING TODAY?

[Mini Horses]

My thought was concern with grease getting between lid gasket and jar rim...

 

[FarmerJamie]

Popped open a jar of ground beef to make sloppy joe's. Canning in beef broth makes the flavor outstanding! This is definitely on the repeat list

 

[flowerbug]

My thought was concern with grease getting between lid gasket and jar rim...

if you use a filler funnel you might not get much on the rims.

also out of habit though i always wipe the rims with a very clean washcloth to make sure they are clean and clear of anything that might mess them up.

 

[Mini Horses]

During canning, not before. Sometimes things do that.

 

[Hinotori]

I get water oily after canning fish sometimes but they all have sealed just fine. Didn't have any of those problems with the quarts of beef.

I  always listen when opening a can or jar for the air. Was taught that as a kid. I've very rarely had lids fail and if it's questionable I toss. I've had more bad cans from the store than home canned items.

 

[flowerbug]

I get water oily after canning fish sometimes but they all have sealed just fine. Didn't have any of those problems with the quarts of beef.

I  always listen when opening a can or jar for the air. Was taught that as a kid. I've very rarely had lids fail and if it's questionable I toss. I've had more bad cans from the store than home canned items.

i can't remember having any bad items from the store where i bought them, a few dented cans at the worst. when i've been shopping sometimes i've noticed things being off and made sure to tell someone at the store about it. a package of pre-cooked bacon bits was moldy and gray and i took it and handed it to someone to make sure it wasn't on the shelf, etc.

 

[Hinotori]

Usually its when buying wrapped packages or boxes of cans that one slips in. Classic botulism bulging. I've had it on veggies and tuna in the past.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Another batch of Taco Soup. We love it! After I can up this last batch of meat I got for us (and the dogs) I swear I'm not canning another thing, except maybe veggies for the rest of this year. I promise! The insanity has to end somewhere, lol!

 

[FarmerJamie]

One of the family acquaintances has a small produce farm. He participates in the local farmer's market, he is on board with supplying me with bulk amounts of veggies to can this summer.

 

[Mini Horses]

Hmmm. Does wife know? No 2nd plot now?

I see some serious canning plans!