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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

 

[akroberts 1085]

I just found this cute little saying on Pinterest and wanted to share it. Don't tell secrets in the garden. The potatoes have eyes, the corn has ears and the beanstalk.

 

[akroberts 1085]

I put Cheeks back outside yesterday and brought her back in today because the other girls had pecked even more of the feathers off so until she's fully feathered she's an indoor chicken