| BWB with or without a canning rack [message #90152] |
So, 12 Juni 2005 17:11 |
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I am pretty much a newbie to canning. I did put up some jams last year
using the inversion method (but won't again after reading this board).
Do I need to use a canning rack in my pot or can I do without?
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| Re: BWB with or without a canning rack [message #90159 ] |
So, 12 Juni 2005 18:47 |
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TracyBelle wrote:
> I am pretty much a newbie to canning. I did put up some jams last year
> using the inversion method (but won't again after reading this board).
> Do I need to use a canning rack in my pot or can I do without?
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I usually use a cake rack. The jars do need to be off the bottom so
that the boiling water can circulate all around the jars.
Ellen
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| Re: BWB with or without a canning rack [message #90160 ] |
So, 12 Juni 2005 18:47 |
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TracyBelle wrote:
> I am pretty much a newbie to canning. I did put up some jams last year
> using the inversion method (but won't again after reading this board).
> Do I need to use a canning rack in my pot or can I do without?
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You can put a dish towel in the bottom of the canner and it works almost
as well as a rack.
Best regards,
Bob
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| Re: BWB with or without a canning rack [message #90161 ] |
So, 12 Juni 2005 19:02 |
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"TracyBelle" <Tracy80028 [at] comcast.net> wrote:
>I am pretty much a newbie to canning. I did put up some jams last year
>using the inversion method (but won't again after reading this board).
>Do I need to use a canning rack in my pot or can I do without?
You don't need a dedicated canning rack, just use something to keep
the jars slightly off the bottom of the pot. Cake cooling rack if
it'll fit your pot, jar rings, etc.
Ross.
To email, remove the "obvious" from my address.
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| Re: BWB with or without a canning rack [message #90634 ] |
Di, 14 Juni 2005 01:16 |
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Okay, I'll try that then. Also, one more question if I may, don't the
jars knock against each other in the pot with the water boiling? They
won't break or crack?
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| Re: BWB with or without a canning rack [message #90641 ] |
Di, 14 Juni 2005 05:22 |
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In article <1118704575.382768.257140 [at] f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com>,
"TracyBelle" <Tracy80028 [at] comcast.net> wrote:
> Okay, I'll try that then. Also, one more question if I may, don't the
> jars knock against each other in the pot with the water boiling? They
> won't break or crack?
It's never happened to me. Ever.
--
-Barb, <http://www.jamlady.eboard.com> 6/6/05 Sam I Am!
June 25, 1945: Me and Carly Simon. I wonder if she makes jam.
(It's not too early to shop -- good chocolate and cheap gin.
Or is it cheap chocolate and good gin? I never
remember. No jam--coal to Newcastle and all that. "-)
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| Re: BWB with or without a canning rack [message #91045 ] |
Di, 14 Juni 2005 13:54 |
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Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article <1118704575.382768.257140 [at] f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com>,
> "TracyBelle" <Tracy80028 [at] comcast.net> wrote:
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>>Okay, I'll try that then. Also, one more question if I may, don't the
>>jars knock against each other in the pot with the water boiling? They
>>won't break or crack?
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> It's never happened to me. Ever.
I've been preserving food by BWB for about 55 years now and it's never
happened to me either.
George
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| Re: BWB with or without a canning rack [message #91051 ] |
Di, 14 Juni 2005 15:52 |
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"TracyBelle" <Tracy80028 [at] comcast.net> wrote:
>Okay, I'll try that then. Also, one more question if I may, don't the
>jars knock against each other in the pot with the water boiling? They
>won't break or crack?
No, you do not boil them that hard. As long as they are on an even
surface they will be fine.
--
Susan N.
"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral, 48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)
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| Re: BWB with or without a canning rack [message #91052 ] |
Di, 14 Juni 2005 16:00 |
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TracyBelle wrote:
> Okay, I'll try that then. Also, one more question if I may, don't the
> jars knock against each other in the pot with the water boiling? They
> won't break or crack?
Generally speaking, no. The water should get a rolling boil and stay that
way, but not a *furious* boil. After it comes to a boil at my house I can
turn the heat down to about medium or so. Depending on the age and use
your jars have had, you may have one break or chip or crack during use.
This is very unusual but it is why I don't can in a tank top anymore.
Edrena
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| Re: BWB with or without a canning rack [message #91053 ] |
Di, 14 Juni 2005 16:26 |
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You are all so wonderful! Thanks so much for the replies!
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