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> On Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:29:50 -0700 (PDT), GM
> > wrote:
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>>US Janet B. wrote:
>>
>>> On Mon, 29 Jul 2019 12:50:21 -0500,
>>> 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.
>>> > --
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >"There are idiots among us, and they all believe in a god"
>>> > ~Toidi Uoy
>>>
>>> have you ever pickled anything before?
>>
>>
>>That's not a "pickle recipe", that's a "BOTULISM recipe", lol...
>>
>>And it's way cheaper to simply buy a decent pickle, canning is very
>>labor - intensive and costly...
>
> How is it labor intensive? you cut then salt let sit then mix your
> vinegar put it in the jar heat the jar to a low heat, then done. I use
> the exact same jars from when I bought them from the store. I just
> cleaned and stored them. I have used the same jar and lids for the
> pineapple jam at least 4 times and now pickles 3 times with the exact
> same jar. So like I said I can make a full 24 oz jar of pickles for
> about 1 dollar
>
> The only thing I am having problems with though is finding a good
> vinegar that I like. I bought a big gallon of white distilled from
> costco so I have a good bit to use before I get more.
>>
>>I used to can a lot many years ago, but the novelty soon wore off. I can
>>buy better canned tomatoes, etc., than I can make...I bought all the
>>canning produce at local farmers markets, canning is useful if you grown
>>yer own stuff, otherwise it is mostly a money/time sink...
>
> As I said that all depends on how you do it.
> Just like people once thought that it is best to wash rinse and
> repeat. There are ways to do things that is just as safe and just as
> good and usually easier and cheaper. Like using an Airfryer for the
> canning instead of boiling water or a pressure cooker. Using those
> screw on lids really makes it simple. Granted the screw on lids will
> eventually warp and not be useable anymore but I have used them quite
> a few times and it has done very well so far.
I believe the term was "Lather, rinse and repeat". In those days, the
shampoo was rather harsh on the hair and not as effective at removing oils
as today's products.. Also, people people generally only washed their hair
once a week. So repeating the process was necessary, as was using a crème
rinse to remove the tangles caused by the shampoo.
There is a strict set of rules and recipes to be followed when canning. This
is for the sake of safety. Those rules do change from time to time as we
learn more. The first time I made jam, it was not canned in a water bath and
it was sealed with paraffin. That method is no longer used.
I know you love your air fryer but I think it's one of those fad things. I
don't know anyone IRL who has one and I'm not even remotely tempted to buy
one.