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Storing Canned Goods

Always store your home-canned goods in a cool, dark place. Do not stack jars on top of each other.
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Celery

Wrapping celery in aluminum foil when putting it in the refrigerator helps keep the freshness for weeks.
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Storing Garlic

Garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator, or with vegetables. It should be stored in an open space, but not in direct light.
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Onions

Storing whole onions should not be done in plastic bags. Lack of air reduces the storage life.
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tomatoes

For best flavor, store tomatoes at room temperature, not in the refrigerator.
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Mold

Mold can occur in your jars if they are improperly sealed.

Not processing your jars can also cause mold as well as fermentation.
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Handling Hot Peppers

Always wear gloves when handling hot peppers. Peppers can burn your skin and eyes.
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Pickled Fish

Pickled fish must be refrigerated, but when properly preserved, should keep for 4 to 6 weeks at 40 degrees.
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Labeling

Be sure to carefully label each jar you can with the name of the food, and the date it was canned.
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Stacking Home Canned Goods

Save all the boxes from your canning jar purchases, and use them to store your canned goods. That way, they can be easily labelled and stacked to conserve storage area.
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Mold Free Cheese

Placing sugar cubes in cheese containers helps keep cheese mold-free.
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Fruit And Vegetables

Gather fruits and vegetables early in the morning when they are at their peak of quality. Do not use over-ripe products. Gather or purchase only as much as you can prepare within 2 or 3 hours.
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