What have you canned or preserved today?

[vfem]

I brought in a ton of green bell peppers this week. I managed to slice up about 3/4 of them into long strips and I placed them out on a sheet pan and put them in the freezer. I then bagged them and got a gallon bag's worth in the freezer for the winter. I have a hand full of fresh ones left in the fridge and I still have some out that don't appear to be affected by the several nights of frost we've had.

I don't really have anything much left to can? I guess things are coming to an end already!?

 

[curly_kate]

I cleaned out the freezers and found a bunch of tomatoes that I'd frozen this summer. So I'm canning 6 quarts of bloody Mary mix and 4 pts of sauce. I also found a bunch of blackberries & srawberries, so I guess more jam is in order.

 

[Mickey328]

Whipped up some Manwich clone today and have 15 pints in the canner...should keep us all winter and then some.

 

[SuperChemicalGirl]

What's a manwich clone?

I made some more apple cranberry and apple maple jams this week.

 

[peteyfoozer]

I canned up more potatoes and am planning to execute a couple of 'alarm clocks' out in the chicken pen and can those as well.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I canned up more potatoes and am planning to execute a couple of 'alarm clocks' out in the chicken pen and can those as well.

Thank you. I needed that laugh!!! I fully understand.

 

[catjac1975]

I roasted a gigantic Rumbo squash today. I love it-it is so sweet. I bagged up the rest into 2+ cup zipper bags to use all winter. It makes a better pie than pumpkin, is delicious as a side dish, and can be used in soup, bread, etc. I also grew a few argonaut winter squash which are also gigantic! There is very little difference in the flavor of the two yet they look so different. The argonaut are not as prolific a grower.

 

[Mickey328]

SGC, we like the Manwich sauce but it's pretty pricey, so I found a recipe that's very similar...a "clone" or taste-alike. Haven't used it yet, but after mixing it sure tasted very close.

Cat, I've never heard of those kinds of squash before. Sounds intriguing; may have to check 'em out.

 

[peteyfoozer]

Yesterday I canned 2 batches of "Turkey Tortilla Soup" and a batch of Ham&Potato soup. It makes my life so much easier when I have stuff I don't have to defrost that takes a minimum of prep before dinner on those really difficult days! I used the re-usable Tattler lids. I was having a lot of trouble with them until I contacted the company and they told me to only put the ring on until it BARELY catches the thread, then tighten them AFTER canning. I had 100% seals this time! I love not having to throw lids away or drive 4 hours to get more if I run out...unless I pay shipping.

 

[journey11]

I am going to have to get me some of those Tattler lids. I've been saving my used Ball lids for oven canning dry goods. At least they get a little more use that way.