How to use a pressure canner

Pressure canners for use in the home were extensively redesigned beginning in the 1970's. Models made before the 1970's were heavy-walled kettles with clamp-on or turn-on lids...Read more

Welcome to FoodSwap.org

Welcome to FoodSwap.org, a free local community based food swap resource where you can post and find food related items to be swapped with other users. Share the passion for home...Read more

Curring and Smoking with Nitrates and Nitrites

These curing ingredients are required to achieve the characteristic flavor, color and stability of cured meat. Nitrate and nitrite are converted to nitric oxide by microorganisms...Read more

Smoked Turkey

A delicious change of taste coupled with an appetizing nut brown smoked color makes this meat highly desirable as a festive treat or a special meal any time of year. There are two...Read more

Canning Asparagus Spears or Pieces

Quantity: An average of 24½ pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 16 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints. A crate weighs 31 pounds and yields 7 to 12...Read more

Canning Mango Salsa

mango salsa
6 cups diced unripe mango (about 3 to 4 large, hard green mangoes) 1½ cups diced red bell pepper ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons...Read more

There's a new Food Swap in Town!

Borderline Food Swap N.O.C.'s mission is to create a fun and rewarding experience for those in our community who have a common interest in food swaps. To bring together people who love to share their homegrown, homebaked, and home canned creations while at the same time having fun!

Preparing and Canning Tomatillo Salsa

Green Salsa
5 cups chopped tomatillos 1-½ cups seeded, chopped long green chiles ½ cup seeded, finely chopped jalapeño peppers 4 cups chopped onions 1 cup bottled lemon or lime juice 6 cloves...Read more

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