Watermellon
09-23-2004, 10:11 AM
#1
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lubbock Texas USA
Posts: 4,256
Watermellon
I just poste over on the offseason forum about the end of veg season. In doing so I thought of a question I need to ask about.
Can you can watermellon? I would think it would just turn to mush but thought I would ask.
Also I would like to know how to can stew with meat and how to can just meat.
When you can meat how does it tast when you use it and how long do you keep it canned?
Thanks,
Rick
Can you can watermellon? I would think it would just turn to mush but thought I would ask.
Also I would like to know how to can stew with meat and how to can just meat.
When you can meat how does it tast when you use it and how long do you keep it canned?
Thanks,
Rick
09-23-2004, 03:51 PM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Charleston SC
Posts: 412
RE: Watermellon
Rick,
On the watermellon you can freeze it. Firm -fleshed well colored ripe melons. Allow 4 lbs for each quart. Pack tighlty into moisture-vaporproof freezer containers or bags.
I haven't done it myself but have eaten canned meat and steelhead. Nummers ! You need a presurer canner for the meat and do a hot pack with meat stock.
Good luck
On the watermellon you can freeze it. Firm -fleshed well colored ripe melons. Allow 4 lbs for each quart. Pack tighlty into moisture-vaporproof freezer containers or bags.
I haven't done it myself but have eaten canned meat and steelhead. Nummers ! You need a presurer canner for the meat and do a hot pack with meat stock.
Good luck
09-23-2004, 04:33 PM
#3
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Idaho
Posts: 42
RE: Watermellon
I have done quite a bit of canning of venison and elk meat. you need a pressure canner. You need to follow certain instructions to protect your meat from any spoilage from improper canning methods. let me know if you need more info, I have lots.
09-24-2004, 07:17 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
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RE: Watermellon
Watermelon Pickles
2 lbs watermelon rind.... 1 TBSP broken stick cinnamon
1/4 c pickling salt.... 11/2 TSP whole cloves
4 c water.... 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
2 c sugar.... 5 marachino cherries, halved(optional)
1 c pickling vinegar
Trim the dark green and pink parts from watermelon rind. Cut rind into 1-inch cubes; measure 7 cups. Soak rind overnight in a solution of pickling salt and water. If it takes more to cover, use same proportion of salt/water. Drai; rinse rind. Cover rind with cold water. Cook until tender.
Meanwhile, in 6 to 8 QT. kettle or dutch oven combine sugar,vinegar,cinnamon, cloves, and 1 cup water. Simmer mixture for 10 minutes, strain. Add drained watermelon rind,lemon slices, and cherries, if desired. Simmer the mixture till the watermelon rind is clear. Fill hot jars with rind syrup mixture, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Adjust lids.
Process jars in boiling water bath(pints) 5 minutes. Makes 21/2 pints.
Ron
2 lbs watermelon rind.... 1 TBSP broken stick cinnamon
1/4 c pickling salt.... 11/2 TSP whole cloves
4 c water.... 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
2 c sugar.... 5 marachino cherries, halved(optional)
1 c pickling vinegar
Trim the dark green and pink parts from watermelon rind. Cut rind into 1-inch cubes; measure 7 cups. Soak rind overnight in a solution of pickling salt and water. If it takes more to cover, use same proportion of salt/water. Drai; rinse rind. Cover rind with cold water. Cook until tender.
Meanwhile, in 6 to 8 QT. kettle or dutch oven combine sugar,vinegar,cinnamon, cloves, and 1 cup water. Simmer mixture for 10 minutes, strain. Add drained watermelon rind,lemon slices, and cherries, if desired. Simmer the mixture till the watermelon rind is clear. Fill hot jars with rind syrup mixture, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Adjust lids.
Process jars in boiling water bath(pints) 5 minutes. Makes 21/2 pints.
Ron
