Anyone can their own?
 

I want to start canning some of my vegetables..(mainly jalepenos and sweet peppers) How do I get started?

RE: Anyone can their own?
 

Joe...I can my own peppers. Here's it in a nutshell:

I wash and dry several quart jars. Pack each quart jar with peppers, and put 1 clove of garlic in each jar. Then I mix 2 parts vinegar to one part water. Add to a pot and bring to a boil. After the mix has boiled for 5 minutes, I pour it over the peppers. Leave about 1/2" at the top of the jar. Then put on lids and seal with canning bands. Simple and yummy...

RE: Anyone can their own?
 

Seems easy proline...Thanks...How long before you open them?

RE: Anyone can their own?
 

I just wait a couple days. They'll last quite a while, though. At least a year...

RE: Anyone can their own?
 

Joe, If you are going to slice them in half make sure you wear some rubber gloves.
The first time I canned some I was told to do that. Needless to say I did not do it and paid for the mistake with burning hands.
Good Luck and let us know how it turns out.

Ball puts out a really good canning booklet that has pretty much recipes, and tips for about anything you would want to can.

RE: Anyone can their own?
 

Thanks Christine.. Looking forward to the results..

RE: Anyone can their own?
 

Christine is right...Make sure your hands are free of ANY pepper residue before visiting the bathroom. If you don't, it'll be an experience not soon forgotten. LOL