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 quarts--an average of 3½ pounds per quart.

Quality: Use tender, tight-tipped spears, 4 to 6 inches long.

Procedure: Wash asparagus and trim off tough scales. Break off tough stems and wash again. Cut into 1-inch pieces or can whole.

Preparing and Canning 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 finely chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1¼ cups cider vinegar (5%)
• ½ cup water

Preparing and canning Tomatillo 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 garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin (optional)
• 3 tablespoons dried oregano leaves (optional)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

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