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granniehelga
Farmgirl at Heart
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Arlene
Valley Ford
Ca
USA
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 Posted - Sep 04 2005 : 11:30:19 PM
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| I recently felt that I had quite a find in a box of six 1/2 gallon canning jars, only to find that they don't fit in my canner, not tall enough, any suggestions ladies?? |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2005 : 03:27:59 AM
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Half gallons are no longer considered acceptable for anything that must be pressure canned. I use mine to store dry goods.
Robin
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2005 : 10:32:53 AM
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That is what I use mine for too. My grandma used hers for dill pickles..back then she didn't water bath them.
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things |
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granniehelga
Farmgirl at Heart
2 Posts
Arlene
Valley Ford
Ca
USA
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Posted - Sep 05 2005 : 12:08:56 PM
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| Thanks Robin but I actually just want to waterbath my sweet pickles, I think they can be waterbathed can't they? |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2005 : 12:25:43 PM
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The problem with using them for canning is heating the food in the center of the jar to the correct temperature without over processing the food on the outside of the jar.
Robin
www.thymeforewe.com |
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BumbleBee
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
BB
USA
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Posted - Sep 06 2005 : 1:26:52 PM
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Granniehelga, I use my half-gallon canning jars to store anything that will fit in them. From dry goods, cereal, chips, cookies, etc. They are also great for storing leftovers. Or leftovers for the freezer. Then I use my Food Saver to suck all the air out. I can't believe how that extends the shelf life of EVERYTHING. And it's so simple to keep resealing the jars after each use. BB
"Follow your Bliss while harming none. Remember all animals are our brothers and sisters too" |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Sep 07 2005 : 11:47:28 AM
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I love them for storing dry goods too, plus they make nice jar gifts and neat candles too.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Art.....
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Canning Jars
