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Canning dried beans - precook time - i am following the NCHFP instructions for canning dried beans and getting overcooked beans. I suspect the issue is that my beans are relat... Read More
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Anyone Sprung for an Electric Pressure Canner? - It's a really canner, along with several other claimed functions, like slow cooker and rice cooker, that can process 4 quarts. And the revie... Read More
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Yield on NCHFP spaghetti sauce - I'm studying this NCHFP recipe, and trying to figure out their yield number, just 9 pints for 30 lbs of tomatoes. Compare that to their stan... Read More
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substitute sausage for some ground beef in NCHFP chili recipe? - I need to can up some meat to make room in my freeze for a half lamb that's due in a couple weeks. I want to try the NCHFP chili recipe. My ... Read More
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Reasonable substitutes for raisins? - I love the green tomato/apple pie filling at NCHFP. We use it all winter over oatmeal. But DH doesn't care for cooked raisins in anything. ... Read More
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NCHFP Green Tomato/Apple Pie Filling - Has anyone made this? How was it? What did you use for the citron/lemon/orange peel? I'm giving it a go tomorrow, trying to decide whether ... Read More
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low-temp pasteurization at altitude - I have made two batches of pickles using the NCHFP directions for low-temperature pasteurization. My conscience is clear as to following the... Read More
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Peaches turn brown after opening - Last year I froze peaches with my vacuum sealer. I can't remember, but I expect I doused them with some lemon juice to keep them from browni... Read More
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drop burner height for large pots - We finished our "guesthouse" about 6 months ago, living in it full time. While we save for the "dream house" I have plen... Read More
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tomato sauce needs more herbs - How far can I push an increase to the dried herbs in an approved Ball recipe. The recipes in my books look to be less than a 1/2tsp per pint... Read More
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