tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post5280983676058118479..comments2023-10-23T17:44:39.517-07:00Comments on Paratus Familia Blog: 12 Chickens, 2 Pots and a CannerEnola Gayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12719123975236426938noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-86617006785568898462012-06-03T12:39:34.216-07:002012-06-03T12:39:34.216-07:00Do you have any recommendations as to which pressu...Do you have any recommendations as to which pressure cooker/canner to purchase in order to process vegetables?<br /><br />Thank you so much! <br /><br />Fellow Homeschooling MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-69207603814829263142011-05-17T12:15:11.677-07:002011-05-17T12:15:11.677-07:00I am just curious what everyone thinks the shelf l...I am just curious what everyone thinks the shelf life would be on canned meats if they are properly sealed and stored in a cool, dry place... any thoughts? Thx so much, SheriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-51113548422080079792011-02-01T12:46:36.946-08:002011-02-01T12:46:36.946-08:00The experts say not to can anything with flour in ...The experts say not to can anything with flour in it.<br />MickeyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-64244176331224699722011-01-29T20:10:22.261-08:002011-01-29T20:10:22.261-08:00Great minds think alike! I just spent a marathon ...Great minds think alike! I just spent a marathon day canning chicken and chicken stock, also.<br /><br />Next on the list is the 4 lbs of bacon I got on sale.<br /><br />:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-44255614384389716642011-01-29T13:10:32.053-08:002011-01-29T13:10:32.053-08:00I think this is an excellent post =) and it's ...I think this is an excellent post =) and it's given me so good ideas...I can't wait to begin my canning experience--LOL. I just bought a pressure canner off of e-Bay and I had to order a weight for it...My bf is planning on downloading all of the instructions for me and of course, between you, Patrice and your readers I'll have so many different ideas. =) I'll let you know how I do--good or bad--LOL. I actually saved your posts on canning bacon and butter as favorites on my computer. I don't want to lose them. Okay, have a good one and thanks for the post.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622338474989335764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-8000168940341934472011-01-28T20:18:11.635-08:002011-01-28T20:18:11.635-08:00Carie; I just add the veggies right before I put ...Carie; I just add the veggies right before I put the chow mein into the canner. If you want crisper vegetables, you could always throw them in while your heating up the chow mein, after you've opened your jar.<br /><br />NoCal gal; We'll be here! You are always welcome.<br /><br />Audioconsultant; You are right - there is no need to sterilize before you pressure can. I do it out of habit. My grandmother and mother always sterilized their jars, so it has just become part of my process. In reality, you only have to sterilize jars if you are canning jam, jelly or preserves.<br /><br />EnolaEnola Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719123975236426938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-39381520457996766452011-01-28T03:35:56.791-08:002011-01-28T03:35:56.791-08:00I have always canned my deer meat, but this will b...I have always canned my deer meat, but this will be the first year for me in canning our *regular* meat. I'm just really trying to avoid freezer usage. We tend to keep so much in there that if we had an emergency type situation we would be in trouble. :/ Thanks for sharing! ;D--SaraWasatch Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17866044436238151180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-70084852809073816212011-01-27T22:31:43.446-08:002011-01-27T22:31:43.446-08:00Enola, I'm giggling right now because I was up...Enola, I'm giggling right now because I was up until after midnight last night canning chicken! This time was all breast meat - last time was thighs. I got an amazing deal on bulk amounts of both (thighs for $.50/lb and breast for $.79/lb). Since our freezer is also full, it was time to bring out the canner! I love being able to put jars of cooked chicken in my pantry! So far we have about 40 pints. :)<br />I'm glad to see you have extra hands to help! <br />Lisa/dragonfly.gardenLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09909627553347283810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-58879141211208533512011-01-27T20:39:32.640-08:002011-01-27T20:39:32.640-08:00Chow mein...I never thought of that! Thanks for t...Chow mein...I never thought of that! Thanks for the how-to! :)Journey11http://onesunnyacre.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-46431389137388530692011-01-27T19:18:32.193-08:002011-01-27T19:18:32.193-08:00I too am a newbie at canning. I've made 2 bat...I too am a newbie at canning. I've made 2 batches of jelly, 3 batches of salsa. What a rewarding experience! Like you, Enola, my daughter's helped me each time and its such a great bonding time. I'm hoping that its something she'll take with her into the future. It would be sad if this domestic art is lost.<br /><br />-NinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-28113316681677806102011-01-27T15:57:49.509-08:002011-01-27T15:57:49.509-08:00Enola -
"I filled my sterilized quart jars, ...Enola -<br /><br />"I filled my sterilized quart jars, capped them off with sterilized lids and put them in the pressure canner. I processed them for 90 minutes at 10 pounds of pressure."<br /><br />I am a newby at canning, only having done it 3 times so far. My understanding was that when doing meat like this which requires a long time at high pressure, you do not need to sterilize the jars and lids first. Of course they have to be clean, but the time and temperature do the sterilizing. Am I mistaken?<br /><br />AudioconsultantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-22570725034432983602011-01-27T15:35:33.473-08:002011-01-27T15:35:33.473-08:00So, Enola, when's dinner? I can get there by...So, Enola, when's dinner? I can get there by June, I think. :) <br /><br />It all looks so delicious. I bet your pantry is looking very full and varied and comforting right about now. That's gotta feel good. <br /><br />NoCal GalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-74439633200335376872011-01-27T14:44:54.497-08:002011-01-27T14:44:54.497-08:00I did a very similar thing just before Thangsgivin...I did a very similar thing just before Thangsgiving and again before Christmas. I got 19 lb turkeys for about $4 on sale. I cooked it one day and canned it the next. I made about 12 quarts of broth from the remains of the bird. In each of seven quarts I put about a lb and a half of meat (half white and half dark) and the rest was filled with broth. I got seven quarts of the meat and 4 quarts of broth from each turkey. And it was a lot of fun. I have tried the canned turkey (I couldn't wait). The broth made awesome turkey gravy. I made open face sandwiches one night (there are just two of us) and a turkey stew the second night. I had enough leftover gravy for the mashed potatoes on the third night. It was soooo good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-39240555843583832742011-01-27T14:42:28.653-08:002011-01-27T14:42:28.653-08:00Chicken Chow Mein, what a wonderful & creative...Chicken Chow Mein, what a wonderful & creative choice for a blessing.pelenakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09486662453316027558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-9769473950728683812011-01-27T13:21:48.343-08:002011-01-27T13:21:48.343-08:00They look beautiful! Do you cook your veggies bef...They look beautiful! Do you cook your veggies before putting everything in the pressure canner or do you just add them to the jars raw? I don't like mushy veggies :)Cariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18423023401847281069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-47790860786915487792011-01-27T12:21:44.561-08:002011-01-27T12:21:44.561-08:00Chas;
Thank you so much for your comments! I'...Chas;<br /><br />Thank you so much for your comments! I'm glad to know that you are enjoying the blog.<br /><br />Jules;<br /><br />Yes, I reuse my cheesecloth. I just wash it, fold it up and use it for whatever. If I am planning on using it to line my cheese mold, I sterilize it by boiling it in hot water for about 20 minutes - that way I don't introduce any unwanted bacteria.<br /><br />EnolaEnola Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719123975236426938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-67102523699438446242011-01-27T12:16:34.665-08:002011-01-27T12:16:34.665-08:00I wonder, do you reuse your cheesecloth, or just r...I wonder, do you reuse your cheesecloth, or just recycle it?juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351247097680979735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-74887403361699383932011-01-27T11:14:16.760-08:002011-01-27T11:14:16.760-08:00That's wonderful!!!
I really enjoy your posts...That's wonderful!!!<br /> I really enjoy your posts Enola, although I don't comment often. :)<br />Blessings,<br />ChasChashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16103147715706236947noreply@blogger.com