On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 04:02:27 -0000 (UTC), Jinx the Minx
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> wrote:
>> On Mon, 29 Jul 2019 19:02:23 -0000 (UTC), Jinx the Minx
>> > wrote:
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>>> > wrote:
>>>> At the farmers market they have cucumbers for 50 cents each. They are
>>>> about 12-14 inches long and have a good girth. So I decided to make my
>>>> bread and butter pickles instead of buying them for about 3.50 a jar
>>>> or more.
>>>>
>>>> So the first thing I do is thinly slice my cukes in many slices, it
>>>> usually works out to one cuke per 24 oz jar. Then I put them in a
>>>> large bowl and give them a good salting a good mix and cover and let
>>>> them sit in the fridge for about three hours.
>>>>
>>>> Then I make my vinegar solution by mixing usually 2 parts water to 1
>>>> part apple cider or maybe white distilled vinegar. Then I add my
>>>> spices I will most often as the sweetener add 1/2 to 1 sugar per
>>>> vinegar. Then usually about 1/4 tsp mustard seeds or even 1/8 for a
>>>> small batch. Then I cut some green onions in about 1 inch strips and
>>>> throw that in the vinegar solution. Then I place it over a low flame
>>>> and make sure the sugar has completely dissolved.
>>>> I will then take the cucumber water that has been pulled out of the
>>>> cukes by the salt and add that to the vinegar. There is some great
>>>> flavor in there.
>>>>
>>>> When my vinegar solution comes to a light boil I will fill my empty
>>>> jars with the cuke slices and then pour in the vinegar. Very lightly I
>>>> will put on the lids and tightening them only fingertip tight. Then
>>>> place the jars in my air fryer oven and set it to 190 F for about 35
>>>> minutes. I usually just leave it in there over night to cool and the
>>>> next day ensure the lids have tightened and then store the jars on a
>>>> shelf somewhere.
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>>>>
>>>> "There are idiots among us, and they all believe in a god"
>>>> ~Toidi Uoy
>>>>
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>>> Only 190 degrees, in an air fryer, for 35 minutes? LOLOL. You cannot make
>>> up your own canning rules. Unless you want botulism, of course.
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>> ATK said to do it for 30 mins at 180 degrees
>> canning jam only takes 20 minutes, I add 5 minutes and 10 degrees
>> because I use an air fryer.
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>You cannot use an air fryer for canning, period. You’re just guessing at
>how to do it. There is a difference between wet heat and dry heat when it
>comes to canning.

yes I would agree that the wet heat is a more direct heat, however as
U have already explained I add 10 degrees and 5 minutes and I am not
canning....
Canning like when I make the pineapple jam takes a good bit less time

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