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Alee |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 6:32:43 PM There must be a way to seal/can dry substances like dried beans and such to keep them fresh/bug free. How do you do this?
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sleepless reader |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 07:05:49 AM The LDS cannery would probably sell you just the oxygen absorbers. I know when you can there, the cost of them is figured in. Just be sure to store any left-overs in an air-tight bag or they will, yep, absorb oxygen!! Sharon
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acairnsmom |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 11:25:42 AM Thanks ladies. I had no idea that's what those things were called or that you could buy them. Good to know.
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levisgrammy |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 08:39:58 AM The oxygen absorbers are small packets that you place in the jars. I also use them in the buckets of wheat berries that I have. Keeps them dry and bug free, for years might I add. Because plastic is a bit breatheable you can't use them in bags but say like tupperware or food grade buckets they will work in. They do make the tupperware seal a bit so the lids make that suction sound when you remove them. You can get them in like groups of 50 or 100 at a time. They last a long time. I got mine from a food co-op.
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Mumof3 |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 05:24:34 AM Our cannery in Tucker also lends out the can sealer or the mylar bag sealer (I prefer the cans) to members of the church, or you can call them and set up an appointment to go. If I have only a small amount of product to can, I will put it in canning jars and add an oxygen pack. They are small packages of a substance that absorbs moisture and air and creates an environment that bugs cannot live in. There are many emergency preparedness sites on the Internet where you can find them, or you can order them here: http://www.ldscatalog.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10151&categoryId=10002&langId=-1&cg1=14087&cg2=&cg3=&cg4=&cg5 Or you can find a friend who is LDS and go to the cannery together. :) The one here is very busy lately. I am sure it is because of the high prices and even the lack of food at the grocery stores. Canned food stuffs will last a long time when stored properly. Here is a link for the things that are available at the canneries: http://providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,7798-1-4224-1,00.html I would love to get a Food Saver for things that need to be frozen or refrigerated. That's my next goal. :)
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SusieQue |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 04:47:31 AM That was a very good question Alee as I had no idea either. I am glad to know this info.
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Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 11:41:13 PM Gosh..I wish the one here would check out machines...I really want to do cornmeal. They used to let us bring in anything. I did some anazazi beans one time..and still have a few cans. Oxygen absorbers...that is what I couldn't think of the name of!!
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sleepless reader |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 9:22:56 PM You can't beat the LDS cannery! The San Diego one even has a machine a (church member) can check out and do canning at home for stuff that they don't sell.We've done this to can our special order organics. They are also a great resource for how long items can be stored. Sharon
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acairnsmom |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 9:16:09 PM Denise, what is an "oxygen absorber"? I'm unfamiliar with that term. I'm like Diana and use my food saver. If it's for beans or peas, I just put it in a food saver bag and suck the air out. I've tried the canning jar method but general don't have a big need for it at this point. I've also been known to put the unopen bag of flour in a food saver bag and seal it. Just make sure there are no holes in the bag!
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Alee |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 8:14:45 PM Thanks Ladies! I will call the local LDS church. I hope they have one here and I will look into an attachment for my Food Saver.
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levisgrammy |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 7:33:22 PM Alee, I have just put oxygen absorbers in my jars and put the lids on and then the rings. They have a tendency to seal that way but only for dry goods. Because the oxygen absorbers take all the air out.
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Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 6:42:14 PM Okay...I know all about this one...A machine is used that attaches (by rolling the edges of the can (#10 cans which hold about a gallon) around the edges of the lid.. The LDS church has them in alot of towns..we have one here in our little town even and I love to volunteer there. There is a list of dry things you can can up...and you fill your own cans and put in those little packs that keep things dry inside (the made for food ones) and then the guy seals them up...easy peasy...The machine is the thing. Some of the canneries will pack whatever you bring in..some won't..you must buy what they have there. It is always MUCH cheaper than buying dry things elsewhere though..I haven't found better prices. Those cans are such a good ammount to open at a time too!! They give you plastic lids to seal them up when they are open too. I like to have all my flour, sugar, rice, oats and beans sealed up this way..easy to organize. They sell alot of other things there too. I usually keep some hot cocoa mix for husband and some dry apple chips for the kids..nice to have on hand. I wish they sold cornmeal!! I hope that helps. Some places will rent or loan out the machines too..or will can up things for you..just ask! You could call the bishop of any LDS church and I know they would be glad to help you. He won't be the one in charge but will know who the dry pack person is for the area and where it is anyhow. Where I lived in Calif it was about 10 miles away..but still worth it!
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gramadinah |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 6:39:05 PM Alee, on my vacume sealer there is an attachment to suck out the air in a standard canning jar. You use the same flat seal and the suck the air out then put the ring on. And when you want to use some open and then reseal the jar.
Diana
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