My Labor Day canning adventure

[DFBrews]

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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[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.

[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

[jerrymrc]

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.

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.

[kidicarus13]

How is the jalapeno infused vodka?

[enthusiast]

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

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

[rbeau30]

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

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.

[DFBrews]

How is the jalapeno infused vodka?

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

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

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.

[FARM]

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

[Sawin]

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

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