Tag Archives: canning

Spicy Dill and Spicy Sweet Dill Pickles

Posted on 06/24/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By working with a farmer at the local market I got 10 pounds of freshly picked pickling cucumbers no longer than four inches each. Time to start canning. This year I tried two dill pickle recipes, one spicy and one … Continue reading →

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Preserved Lemons

Posted on 12/07/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Preserved lemons are a great staple for many different Indian dishes. I also like to use them in drinks and any dish that may need a nice lemon kick. A lot of recipes call for Meyer lemons, which would be … Continue reading →

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Apple Cranberry Jam

Posted on 11/30/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is an easy jam to make and since both the cranberries and apples are loaded with natural pectin it cooks very quick and yields a lot. It also is a great stocking stuffer or present for a coworker. I … Continue reading →

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Spicy Dill Pickles

Posted on 08/05/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a slightly spicy dill pickle. For a sweeter option check this one out. Next time I will use fresh dill instead of seeds. If you have it on hand then use 1 dill head per jar. The ratios … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Jam with Thyme

Posted on 07/16/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This jam was inspired by a drink that used blackberries and thyme. (Post to come.) Remember to always use very ripe fresh fruit for any preserve. For how to can go here. Blackberry Thyme Jam 10 cups blackberries washed 2 … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Jam with Rosemary and Balsamic

Posted on 05/18/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This year I decided to change up the strawberry jam recipe again by adding rosemary instead of cinnamon. To offset the flavor of the herb and increase the sweetness I added balsamic vinegar. The result turned out very good, with … Continue reading →

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A Plethora of Peppers Again

Posted on 10/16/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

So once again the hot pepper plants produced above and beyond the needed amount. Over the summer I have dried and frozen a year’s supply like normal plus enjoyed fresh jalapeno and cayennes whenever needed for meals or in pickles. … Continue reading →

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Pickle Me This Again

Posted on 09/25/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This was my first attempt at pickles and they turned out pretty fantastic. Next time I may cut the cucumbers into slices for some and spears for others. Always use the freshest produce for any canning recipe. This made two … Continue reading →

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Stewing Tomatoes

Posted on 07/25/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

So it has come to my attention that some folks may not know how to do this. Remember to not cut the bad spots out, if there are any, until after splitting the skins. Start by cutting an X into … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Jam with Port

Posted on 06/03/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Port really brought out the richness of the berries in this jam. I like blackberry jam really chunky. If you prefer it smoother, mash the berries as they cook. For how to can jam go here. Blackberry Jam with Port … Continue reading →

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