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Pressure canning scares people. Canning expert Cathy Barrow and I are here to dispel that fear. In this podcast, we explain all about pressure canning, dispelling myths and fears, and talking about our favorite projects.
Hunt Gather Talk is sponsored by Filson, E-Fish and Foraged Market; their generosity makes this podcast happen.
KEY LINKS
- Here’s a link to Cathy Barrow’s website, which has her books, events and lots and lots of recipes, not just for pressure canning.
- My favorite of her books is Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Practical Pantry, which has all her pressure canning recipes. I can’t recommend it highly enough!
- We talk about Paul Virant’s preserved garlic recipe; here is my rendition of that.
- The National Center for Home Food Preservation is the go-to for tested pressure canning recipes. Bookmark it.
If you have a suggestion for a podcast topic, drop me a line at hank@huntgathercook.com.
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I’ve been pressure canning quite a bit of venison, but I think I like crockpot venison better, like oso bucco. What do you think? The pressure canning gives it a slightly different texture and flavor.
Also, what is your take on the reusing lids controvery? I know folks are so paranoid about botulism that most people don’t do it, but good lids are kind of expensive, and I’m cheap. The WHO says you can kill botulism at 185f for 5 minutes. So, if there is a lid that’s not firmly attached, just boil it. The spores are more heat resistant, but they can’t grow in an adult humans body. I’ve reused a few lids and they sealed great.
I pressure can all the time. I want to add that my Presto 23 qt. canner has both a weight and a dial gauge. It also has the rubber gasket, which can/should be replaced every couple years. Also, it will fit 16 pint jars stacked. The dial gauge should be checked annually (your extension agent can do that), but as you said, it’s easier to just listen to the weight. I loved “personal rules vs. published rules” – I’m good with personal rules… but mine are pretty strict! Thanks for this podcast- really good info.