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BigD, thanks for all the help. It’s nice to have someone actually answer questions I have without trying to psychoanalyze why I’m asking. Erring on the side of caution is a good thing. If I recall correctly my wife used a dill pickle mix to pickle the jalapeños that turned out so well. I...

Bigdaddy, I appreciate the help. Hope you won’t mind me asking a few questions. Do you believe it is safe to add the pickle crisp to most, or all pickling solutions? I had a wife die in 1991. She canned pickled peppers 3 years. The first 2 years the peppers were very mushy. The 3rd...

Mcnerd, great site. Thank you again. I’m not sure they’ll appreciate my questions and comments there. But, just by browsing the site I did find answers to several canning questions I had without asking questions. Take care, Ken

Mcnerd, Believe me I’m not trying to get you to compare qualifications. Especially, not with me. Right now if you have canned more than 12 pints of peas in your life you’re already much more than qualified than me by experience. I’ve honestly taken it for granite from the beginning of our...

Breezy, no need for me to simmer down. I'm fine. I appreciate your concern for my health. Not to fond of some of the other comments/remarks though. Sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your cousin. I’m sure he and I probably had some things in common, although I have no plans, or...

Breezy, I’m not really sure how to even respond to your reply. You’ve obviously completely misinterpreted my intent, my thoughts, and what is really in my mind and heart concerning my post. You said “have you so soon forgotten our previous conversation on another thread of yours re...

Mcnerd, Thank you for your reply. You used the term “master canner” That is a really nice term. Master canner, kinda like master Chef, master mechanic, etc. How exactly does someone acquire the title of master canner? Is there a master canner degree given by some prestigious canning...

Mcnerd, Thank you. It’s my understanding from other books the lime in the recipe is supposed to help the peppers stay crisp. Have you personally tried this recipe? I would like to find something with lots of dill in it. Thanks, Ken

Pickled Jalapeño Recipe ??? :smile: Hi, does anyone have a really good tested pickled Jalapeño recipe to share. I love the pickled jalapeno peppers that you can get at Churches Chicken and some other places. They are pickled, but also have a dill flavor. I’ve had pickled peppers before that...

4 books After reading 4 canning books trying to find out for sure why it is wrong to use a metal instrument to remove air bubbles, I’ve decided no one really knows. Or, it is a secret among the canning expert Guru’s who write canning books. Or, perhaps the Guru’s are making a power play...

Now MissM, what the heck is a bed head?:ermm: Apparently Forrest Gump never mentioned that one. Yes, I did read that metal instruments can influence the flavor of anything with vinegar in it. (Like Pickles) But I was reading instructions about canning vegetables. Peas, to be exact. And...

Molly Anne, thank you. Very informative. Just because I have less hair than you does not mean I’m older. Although, I was in the theater when Abe got shot. Actually, less hair means more intelligence. It’s a well documented fact that hair and brains simply don’t go together. I think I...

Hi Molly Anne, Thank you for your reply. Who’s Harrriet van Horne??? Seriously, I’ve never heard of her. But, I’m actually not all that interested in cooking. I’m mainly just a hick currently living in Arkansas with a garden and interested in preserving the food without killing everyone in...

missM, I feel so relieved after reading your post. And you explained with such detail about why the book would suggest no metal for getting rid of bubbles. “The bubbles just don’t care” SO, I’ll just let my hair hang down, (all 3 of them) and dance around the kitchen naked wearing nothing but...

Larry, thank you sir. Very. Good info. Ken

Alix, thank you for your reply. It would be great to know for sure. I'll keep reading. Ken

Mcnerd, Mcnerd, Mcnerd…. :ohmy: Dear friend, no one was even hinting at the possibility of going against all supposed logic by not following the recommendations of the experts in the profession. Or at least the authors of a particular book supposed to be written by experts. I really wish...

Thanks Kayelle, I feel some what better knowing you don't think it's the radical terrorist group scenario. What humor? :smile: Thanks you, Ken

:huh: Why No Metal In my canning book that I received with my All American canner it says not to use a metal instrument to clear the jar of air bubbles. Of course the genius who wrote the book doesn’t explain why not metal, only don’t use it. Will someone please fill me in on what problems...

Actually, I just presure canned my first 4 pints of peas. The canner holds 7 pint jars, so I put 3 empty jars in with the 4 full jars and added a cpouple inches of hot water in the empty jars. I'm still not sure if the empty jars are needed or not. I haven't found a canning book that tells...

Breezy, as little experience and knowledge you feel you have, you’ve already proved to me you have more of both than me. Actually canning pickled jalapenos is one of the items on my list this year. I love them. Now you’ve gone and scared the pickling salt right outa me. Thanks friend, Ken

Breezy, thanks for your reply and concern. Actually the first thing I'm going to attempt to can will be peas. I will follow the instructions and recipe closely. Actually I’m kinda nervous about the whole process. Hopefully this time next year I’ll feel like an old pro. Currently I just feel...

Thank you Linda. I appreciate the info. Ken

Thanks Linda. I’m nearly 60 years old and have never canned anything in my life, so please excuse my ignorance. What is the importance of having the water over the lids? Are you talking water bath canner, pressure canner, or both? Would it hurt to put empty jars, or jars with water only...

Canning Jar Question H, if you have a canner that holds 7 quarts, or x amount of pint jars if you have less than enough to completely fill the canner full, can you put less than the maximum amount of jars in the canner and process anyway? Thanks, Ken :smile: