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    Quote Originally Posted by Rooskibar03 View Post
    Maybe it's just trying to "cash in" on recent events but I'm seeing more and more canning supplies popping up in store displays. Heck I was in Ace hardware yesterday and they had a huge display set up with all the Ball jars, pots and other supplies.

    Seems like a push to bring back canning. I wouldn't mind learning more about it
    The "Ball" book is a good place start. We started canning 3 years ago. We do water bath (high acid foods) and pressure cooker (low acid foods) methods.

    Want to start doing meats, just a little nervous...
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    Quote Originally Posted by two shoes View Post
    The "Ball" book is a good place start. We started canning 3 years ago. We do water bath (high acid foods) and pressure cooker (low acid foods) methods.

    Want to start doing meats, just a little nervous...
    Meats are a piece of cake. prep the jars and lids, precook the meat, cut into strips or chunks, jar hot with about a tablespoon of water in the jar, store for your future eating pleasure. Its a little odd at first, but after the first batch you see its easier than bulk veggies.
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    Being able to get by for 3-4 weeks is what I grew up with. There was no talk about survivalists back in the 60's-70's except for some of the nut jobs that wanted to create there own "utopia".

    Seems like a push to bring back canning. I wouldn't mind learning more about it
    I did a canning class a few months ago. I see it is time to do another.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jerrymrc View Post
    I did a canning class a few months ago. I see it is time to do another.
    Yes please.

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    I watched too, thought it was clever how the couple turned their swimming pool into a greenhouse. And all the various mini systems that supported each other. Apparently they must not have a HOA, could you imagine doing something like that in Highlands Ranch?

    My wife and I grew up in the Midwest, canning is what everyone did in the fall, simply being self-sufficient. I'm grateful we grew up with that instilled mind set. We'll start canning soon, as we do every fall.

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    the first three familys were cool but that last one was alittle out there....lmao....

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