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home canning

Moms Pickled Beets Recipe

by Melody on June 30, 2010

Welcome, since you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to the RSS feed or sign up to receive your free Herbs, Spices and Seasoning Guide plus you’ll receive updates delivered to your inbox when new recipes and tips are published. Thanks for visiting!My Mom was an industrious homemaker, she grew a large organic garden [...]

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Sweet and Sour Refrigerator Pickles

by Melody on September 24, 2008

These sweet and sour refrigerator pickles are nice and crisp because the vegetables aren’t cooked. This recipe is very easy and great for anyone who is new to home canning. Making a batch or two is a good way to use up some of your extra garden produce, if you don’t have your own garden [...]

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How To Sterilize Canning Jars

by Melody on September 20, 2008

If you are making homemade jams, jellies or pickles you’ll need to sterilize your jars before you fill them with your preserves. To sterilize jars, place them in a large pot or canner, cover them with hot water, bring water to a boil and leave jars in boiling water for 10 minutes. Then, place jars [...]

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