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BTB · Jan-03-2004, 03:25 PM

It's a great way to utilize the fish you catch. If it's not fresh, I don't usually like it. Sometimes it stays in the freezer too long and it's not as good to cook, so I can a lot.

I use a pressure cooker, it's the safest way if you follow proper procedures. I have an "All American" model 930 which will hold 19 pint jars. It was expensive but it's basically paid for itself over the years. I bought it about 9 years ago for $140.00. It's pretty heavy duty but when you buy a tool, buy the best.

I can in jars. You can buy jars from almost any supermarket for about $9 a dozen but you can re-use them.

I also bought a Ball Blue Book with instructions and recipes.

I get everything set up and plan on spending the day canning. The jars have to cook under pressure for about 1 hour and 40 min. so a day with some ball games on works real well for me. You need enough kitchen space to wash jars, cut and pack fish and a stove to heat the pressure cooker. I bought a propane camp stove at Wallmart for $99, it works great and I set it up outside so I don't contend with the smell in the house. Keeping everthing clean is important and taking care when canning insures a good seal on your jars.

Really that's about it. Just like everything else, it seems simple after you learn how.

I though about having a canning party where everyone can share equipment and work load and of course share the results. A few beers and good company make the job a lot easier and more fun. A good way to spend a winter day while we get ready for the tuna season.

Jan-03-2004, 03:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
BTB Registered User Name: Bill Ghiselin Age: 67 Vessel: Nope Location: San Diego Job:Radio	Canning directions It's a great way to utilize the fish you catch. If it's not fresh, I don't usually like it. Sometimes it stays in the freezer too long and it's not as good to cook, so I can a lot. I use a pressure cooker, it's the safest way if you follow proper procedures. I have an "All American" model 930 which will hold 19 pint jars. It was expensive but it's basically paid for itself over the years. I bought it about 9 years ago for $140.00. It's pretty heavy duty but when you buy a tool, buy the best. I can in jars. You can buy jars from almost any supermarket for about $9 a dozen but you can re-use them. I also bought a Ball Blue Book with instructions and recipes. I get everything set up and plan on spending the day canning. The jars have to cook under pressure for about 1 hour and 40 min. so a day with some ball games on works real well for me. You need enough kitchen space to wash jars, cut and pack fish and a stove to heat the pressure cooker. I bought a propane camp stove at Wallmart for $99, it works great and I set it up outside so I don't contend with the smell in the house. Keeping everthing clean is important and taking care when canning insures a good seal on your jars. Really that's about it. Just like everything else, it seems simple after you learn how. I though about having a canning party where everyone can share equipment and work load and of course share the results. A few beers and good company make the job a lot easier and more fun. A good way to spend a winter day while we get ready for the tuna season.