WHAT ARE YOU CANNING TODAY?

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This is the time of year we have a few drabs of time to work on fruits and "wannas". Now, find someone who needs healing to try it 😄
I have paper cuts and chicken scratches. That will be my first test. 11 days for 2nd degree burns to heal completely in animal testing.

Like aloe vera, it shouldn't be used on deep cuts because it heals the surface and can leave infection trapped. And unlike aloe, we know the plant is completely edible, so no side effects if I use too much or use it wrong.
 

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Whelp, we are purchasing a new electric canner. The one we have doesn't seal properly, after buying replacement parts and trying a bunch of different things, no dice. New one en route. Will provide a review in a few weeks.

The wife is having the cold weather paranoia and wants to do small batches of stocks and soups. We shall see
 

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Will the manufacturer of one that doesn't seal back it with a replacement? That seems like a valid claim. Can it be used to cook -- an electric pot?

I have an old, expensive brand, electric skillet that I love because of temp control & faster than slow cooker for some meals. It's stainless steel, so excellent kept condition. Just thinking along those lines.
 

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Like aloe vera, it shouldn't be used on deep cuts because it heals the surface and can leave infection trapped. And unlike aloe, we know the plant is completely edible, so no side effects if I use too much or use it wrong.
Thanks for the info!

Whelp, we are purchasing a new electric canner.
Ugh...sorry about that! Trying a new brand?
 

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I have paper cuts and chicken scratches. That will be my first test. 11 days for 2nd degree burns to heal completely in animal testing.

Like aloe vera, it shouldn't be used on deep cuts because it heals the surface and can leave infection trapped. And unlike aloe, we know the plant is completely edible, so no side effects if I use too much or use it wrong.
Well, so much for that. The pressure canning broke down the mucilage entirely rather thsn intensifying it as I had hoped.

For medicsl use things teally need to be pressure canned, so I'll have to try the "tea" version, and possibly a small amount of tincture. I suspect that vinegar or alcohol will break it down as well.

I still have the bottle, so I'll see how it does.
 

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Will the manufacturer of one that doesn't seal back it with a replacement? That seems like a valid claim. Can it be used to cook -- an electric pot?

I have an old, expensive brand, electric skillet that I love because of temp control & faster than slow cooker for some meals. It's stainless steel, so excellent kept condition. Just thinking along those lines.
Interesting turn of events. Over a year ago, the old Presto 12 quart wouldn't maintain a seal for pressure. It was out of warranty. We called support and nothing that was tried worked. The new 17 quart model arrived yesterday. The wife, I don't remember why, called support about the old one this morning. Support rep said because of our earlier complaint (and others), the 12 quart lid was redesigned. They will be sending us replacement parts with the new design.

I am not upset. We bought the new one at 65% off (various discounts from the local store).
Now we have 2. Lol
 
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