On Sun, 3 Apr 2011 20:27:41 +0100, "Ophelia" >
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> "sf" > wrote in message
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> > On Sun, 3 Apr 2011 10:12:21 +0100, "Ophelia" >
> > wrote:
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> >> errrr since I don't know how salty yours will be......
> >> What recipe are you using. If you are using the one out of Mrs Beeton it
> >> should be ok.
> >
> > It's an American recipe from 1904, which I included in my OP. It
> > calls for layering slice mushrooms with salt. I have no idea how much
> > salt to use, so it'll probably be way too salty. Kinda like my first
> > attempt at making preserved lemons.
>
> Ahh didn't see your OP. Hmmm well have a wee look at Mrs Beeton
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> http://thefoody.com/mrsbpreserve/mketchup.html
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> and see how it shapes up.
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Thanks, O. The one I posted looked like the second Mrs. B recipe with
an unspecified amount of salt and saying to "boil until thick"
whatever that means. I assume it means to reduce by some amount,
maybe half. Mrs. B's recipe is more detailed and I like it better,
thanks.

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