Questions about long-term food storage such as canning, pickling, freezing, and drying.
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What flavorings do you use for sour pickles?
I'm making sour pickles (salt water brine, no vinegar) and do not have dill, so I've got garlic and black pepper.
What other suggestions do you have for flavorings?
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Does food get spoilt if it catches moisture?
Sometimes, if you leave something like chips out in the open, it catches moisture from the air and is not as crisp after that.
Is the food good to consume even after that?
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How dangerous is it to refreeze meat that has been thawed?
I've often been told by people that I shouldn't refreeze meat (particularly hamburger meat) once it has been thawed. However, this seems a little silly to me. I can't imagine how meat that hasn't ...
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Corned Beef - From Scratch
I want to make corned beef, completely from scratch. How do I:
Select the cut of beef to corn?
Corn that cut?
I'm well aware of how to prepare corned beef after that process, but I'd like to start ...
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What are some easy, safe fermented foods to make at home?
Pickles, dilly beans, etc. (different veggies, same technique)
Kombucha
Sauerkraut
Kimchi
Yogurt
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Can I freeze egg whites?
I saw this question and it got me thinking, can I freeze egg whites, and if so is there anything I need to bear in mind when doing so?
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How to recover jam that has set too hard?
Every time I make jam I always manage to set it too hard. Is there any way to recover it once it's done this?
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Do I need to use sterilized jars straight away?
When making jams and preserves you obviously need to sterilize the jars. After the jars have been sterilized do you need to use them straight away or can you sterilize them in advance and keep them ...
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Best way store stocks in freezer?
What do you think is the best way to store stocks in the freezer? Ice cubes? Plastic bags? etc.
Also, what would be the optimal portion size? 100ml, 1/2 cups, etc.
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Pressure canning instructions
Where can safe and reliable instructions be found for canning? Including high and low altitude canning.
