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[Sheepfarmer22]

Ah - yes I remember those days of using paraffin! My mom did that, but I didn't get to help so I picked flowers and dipped them in the paraffin when she was done. Of and my finger too - fun to have a finger mold.

Never heard of using paraffin for canning. When I water bath can my own pickles, I wipe the edges of a mason jar with vinegar using a paper towel to prevent anti-sealing dill and other grime along the rim.

 

[Sheepfarmer22]

Never heard of using paraffin for canning. When I water bath can my own pickles, I wipe the edges of a mason jar with vinegar using a paper towel to prevent anti-sealing dill and other grime along the rim.

Average amount of sealed jars increased when i started trying that.

 

[Sheepfarmer22]

@fuzzi I will get to work on a thread for my pressure/water bath canning in the hobbies forum for everybody, including myself. Thanks for suggestion!

 

[SageHill]

Never heard of using paraffin for canning. When I water bath can my own pickles, I wipe the edges of a mason jar with vinegar using a paper towel to prevent anti-sealing dill and other grime along the rim.

That was way back "in the day" --- 1960s and earlier. Jams and jellies - hot pack into sterilized jars and topped with ~ 1/2 inch of liquid paraffin (heated on the stove top to melt). The method is no longer considered safe. Things have changed A LOT.

 

[akroberts 1085]

I remember helping (trying to) my grandma with peaches and tomato sauce. I also tried helping my mom with strawberry freezer jam but I always got told to go outside or go to bed.

 

[Sheepfarmer22]

@akroberts 1085 @fuzzi I just finished it.

Canning Goods, Pressure & Water Bath

Hey everyone, I was suggested to start a thread about my canning experience to educate people willing to begin this journey. I am Sheepfarmer from Louisiana, I am almost 12 years old and have been canning goods with my mom for some good time now. I find it a very good thing to know and keep on...

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[Sheepfarmer22]

That was way back "in the day" --- 1960s and earlier. Jams and jellies - hot pack into sterilized jars and topped with ~ 1/2 inch of liquid paraffin (heated on the stove top to melt). The method is no longer considered safe. Things have changed A LOT.

I figured it was a pretty old technique!

 

[akroberts 1085]

Poor Cheeks she's getting cabin fever from still being inside. I am going to try to at least take her inside the crate outside tomorrow and let her at least have a little time out of the house