Anybody here do any canning?

15 years ago

I'm looking so forward to having my community garden plot. I used to can continuously when I lived on the farm, but haven't done any for a long time, because produce is too high and there was no good farmer's market where I was. I am thinking that now I will be able to maybe make a few pickles or put up a few tomatoes.

There is a farmer's market here on Wednesdays, but seriously, I don't find it cheap enough to let me think of cannning anything. I miss the state farmer's market in my home town of Columbia so much. You could buy a whole bushel of produce for practically nothing.

Gainesville is supposed to be an agricultural area, so I'm hoping that as I get out and about more, maybe I can find some farmers that have u-pick operations.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (7)

ariel73
15 years ago
I love to can. I have only been canning for the last few years, but I find it very rewarding.
I love knowing where my food comes from and what was put into it. And of course the sense of pride I get knowing I made it.
So far I have only canned jams, jelly, syrup, and Salsa. I had planned on doing some spaghetti sauce but I ran out of tomatoes.
I posted the canning recipes I use on my blog if you want to take a look.

Here is a link that might be useful: My blog
scents_from_heaven
15 years ago
Here is a list of U-Pick farms. Call first to see if they still have stuff ir still in business.
Related Professionals
Hagerstown Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Albuquerque Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Mobile Landscape Contractors · Myrtle Beach Landscape Contractors · Clarksburg Landscape Contractors · Lima Landscape Contractors · Sheboygan Landscape Contractors · Concord Landscape Contractors · Santa Barbara Landscape Contractors · Grand Junction Landscape Contractors · Portland Landscape Contractors · Rock Hill Kitchen Remodelers · Middletown Kitchen Remodelers · Chico Kitchen Remodelers · Colorado Springs Kitchen Remodelers
scents_from_heaven
15 years ago
I guess the link would assist. Yes, I do canning and like canning chutney along with pickles, tomatoes, other veggies, jelly and jan and other items including flavored vinegars and sauces

Here is a link that might be useful: U Pick
gatormomx2
15 years ago
I just finished making Fig Preserves that are just heavenly. I use Brown Turkey figs from my own tree.
When the okra are prolific I make hot Texas pickled Okra- yummy! I use my own okra and Tabasco peppers that I grow.

It's still not cheap but the taste is divine. And I have the most wonderful hurricane supplies.

There is a very active canning forum here on GW. Check out the Harvest Forum. Tons of recipes there that have been tested as safe. Lots of good advice.

Here is a link that might be useful: Harvest Forum
ariel73
15 years ago
gatormom,
I did not know about the harvest forum, I am so excited!

Your fig preserves sounds amazing! I just purchased a small fig tree from lowes. Maybe in 10 years I will have enough figs to make something.
gatormomx2
15 years ago
Fig preserves are a lot of work for me but ahhhhh- the flavor!
One of my canning mentors uses rosemary in hers.
I tried bottled Key Lime juice as a change and really like the taste pop.
Fig preserves work well with meats like lamb, pork or chicken. Add balsamic vinegar and you have a wonderful glaze.
Pour fir preserves over a block of cream cheese and serve with crackers. An incredible dip or appetizer!
LOTS of uses for Fig Preserves besides a wonderful sweet treat.
Watch out with the Harvest Forum. It's addictive!
K8Orlando
15 years ago
mmmmm.... fig preserves! Perfect baked on top of pork tenderloin!