My Labor Day canning adventure

I picked up 15 lbs of jalapenos. then figured that is metric f ton of peppers.
I pickled some made some chili and tried making jam. also put some in vodka for spicy bloody mary's. going to dry some freeze some etc.
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5 gallon chili pot
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the diced peppers for pickling
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finished product

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pressure cooking the chili

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chili, jam, pickled slices, and infused vodka

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habanero infused vodka with pepper corns

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Canning is quickly becoming a lost art. I am so glad I was able to learn from my Grandma, because my mom wanted nothing to do with it.

The family is getting together here soon to have a big canning party and the wife and I are really looking forward to it... by the way she's very envious of that 5 gallon chili pot. Where do I get one of those for her?



Badger

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Originally Posted by rbeau30

Canning is quickly becoming a lost art. I am so glad I was able to learn from my Grandma, because my mom wanted nothing to do with it.

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I think it is coming back. 10 years ago there was 1/2 a rack of canning goods at king soopers. Now there is twice that. Big canning displays here in Oregon at Bi-Mart and other stores.

I need to have another class. It was popular a couple of years ago. [Flower]

How is the jalapeno infused vodka?

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Originally Posted by jerrymrc

I need to have another class. It was popular a couple of years ago. [Flower]

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That would be awesome if you did. I would be interested!

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Originally Posted by jerrymrc

I need to have another class. It was popular a couple of years ago. [Flower]

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I would also be interested even though I have been doing it for years, I am sure there are some tricks I have not learned yet.

Much like a few buddies of mine getting together once in a while to brew beer together, you learn a different way to do many things.

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Originally Posted by kidicarus13

How is the jalapeno infused vodka?

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have not tasted the big bottle yet but the little jar with the habanero is hot and delicious

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Originally Posted by Badger

The family is getting together here soon to have a big canning party and the wife and I are really looking forward to it... by the way she's very envious of that 5 gallon chili pot. Where do I get one of those for her?



Badger

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As far as the pot i do not know where i picked it up. i use it for brewing mostly. being super tall it is miserable to clean i know there are a great selection of pots at the cresco restaurant supply off 6th and I 225 in Aurora. Like pots almost 30 gallons in capacity selection.

Where does everyone pick up their bulk vegetables for canning if you don't have a garden?

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Where does everyone pick up their bulk vegetables for canning if you don't have a garden?

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My wife goes to Sprouts on 120th mostly, but also gets some at King Soopers on sale.