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Canning & Food Preservation

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Made a bigger batch than usual this time, 24 jars total. Besides pickles (which I've made lots of), I also tried garlic, radishes, bell pepper and cabbage for this round.

I love the colour of the red cabbage especially. Can't wait to try them in a few weeks

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

PSA for everyone canning at home: Apparently, pickled garlic can still develop botulism after being water-bath canned, so it's recommended to keep it in the fridge and eat it quickly. I learned this from several recipes after making it, and probably wouldn't try it again for that reason

[–] grue 3 points 1 month ago

Sounds like there's a pressure canner in your immediate future.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Looks great! Nice job!

[–] LemmySoloHer 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

How long did it take you to get your pickle juice ratios where you wanted them? I just tried a new pickle brand and the juice went so overly heavy on the mustard seed that I was sweating it off after.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Interesting, I've had no such issues so far. The few batches I've made, I loosely followed the recipe but mostly eyeballed the amount, and it's always come out tasty. I've yet to try this round, though

[–] LemmySoloHer 2 points 1 month ago

Nice! I've helped with fruit preserves way back in the day but never tried my hand at pickling (except in Stardew Valley), definitely want to give it a shot someday though.

[–] j4k3 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What are you putting with the garlic?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Just brine, and some peppercorn and mustard seed