I canned this weekend.

**Cricketlegs** · 05-16-2009, 10:23 PM

I made 12 quarts of salsa and 18 half pints of 3 kinds of juice jellies and I put away some tomato and veggies in the freezer.

I made it with my sister and between both days we spent 8 hours in the kitchen but we had a good time. I usually can by myself so it was nice to have a buddy(and another set of hands) even though it took longer since we made 24 jars of salsa and 36 jars of jelly.

I also bought a new canner, 12 jelly jars to add to my canning stockpile(which I used) and another 12 pint jars for whatever comes up to add to my canning stockpile.

**Michelle** · 05-16-2009, 10:25 PM

That's wonderful

. I'm envious LOL

**CrazyHomemaker** · 05-16-2009, 10:27 PM

You had a really productive day! Good job!

**Debbie-cat** · 05-16-2009, 11:12 PM

Wow! Good for you ... you really accomplished alot!

**fixer** · 05-16-2009, 11:48 PM

I can't wait to have something to can. It is one of my favorite things to do. There is nothing like jars full of food you canned yourself.

**mauimagic** · 05-17-2009, 12:09 AM

Really terrific!! Good bonding time with your sister and sooooo productive!!

I wish I knew someone who canned - I would love to do it!! Don't know if many people in Hawaii can food - shall start checking it out!!

How about some pictures of all of your hard work?

**lmbaker520** · 05-17-2009, 08:08 AM

Wow that's great! You got a lot done! What is your salsa recipe? I have been looking for a good one to use.

**norcalmommy** · 05-17-2009, 12:22 PM

That is great! I prefer canning with someone else, the time passes much faster.

**Cricketlegs** · 05-17-2009, 05:46 PM

basically I just start with 3 #10 cans of diced tomatoes from Sams($4) a can.

I chop(puree almost, as dh and dds will flip if I put chuncky veggies in there and will leave them in the bowl uneaten)in my food processor to about the mushy stage. Onions, bell pepper, jalopena(I use what I have be it jar or fresh or frozen peppers) cilantro, chili powder, fresh minced garlic and cumin and salt.

I make it in 3 big batches. Put the veggies and one pureed can tomatoes in a big pan and cook well 25-30 minutes until veggies are well cooked.

Pour hot salsa into hot jars, seal and process in hot water canner 20 minutes, turn off fire and let them sit another 5 minutes. Remove and cool and let sit 48-72 hours. After 12 hours I tend to check seals. All mine sealed but I put one in fridge already.

**IndigoMom** · 05-17-2009, 07:33 PM

Sounds like a wonderful way to spend a day to me! Good for you

**Judi Dial** · 05-17-2009, 08:29 PM

good for you!

Judi

**StaceyS** · 05-18-2009, 09:51 AM

That's great! I've been stocking up jars & lids. On June 5th I move to a nicer place with an awesome stove for canning. I'm making myself wait until then to can, but the itch sure is there!