George Shirley wrote:
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> You're right, I'm not suggesting pasteurization for other stuff. I do
> know some folks who pasteurize pickles and some jams, I don't do
> pasteurization myself. Primarily because you have to have the proper
> equipment to absolutely maintain the 180F for the required time, even a
> few degrees less will not be safe.

the pedant in me can't resist, pasturization is not
sterilization (this is why milk will still go bad even
after being pasturized)...


songbird