...would we get botulism, we were putting others – not as wise as our correspondents- in mortal danger! Botulism in Cold Oil Storing Risk Having researched this terrible risk we...
...excludes air so preventing the growth of spoiling organisms. It is recommended to heat oils, especially with chillies and garlic as they can harbour botulism spores, to around 140ºC/285ºF before...
...bacteria and they have a longer shelf life than their oil equivalents. It is recommended to heat oils, especially with chillies and garlic as they can harbour botulism spores, to...
...have low acidity and there is, therefore, a definite botulism risk, you must use the pressure method to ensure your safety. With all methods, ensure the jars and lids are...
Fruit butters and fruit cheese are old-fashioned names for preserves made with fruit puree and sugar. Generally the fruits used for jellies are also the best ones for butter and...
Fruit curds are not strictly speaking a preserve, although you’ll find lemon curd on the shop shelf next to the jams. Whatever, curds are delicious and versatile. They make a...
Sauces and ketchups (catsup) are very similar although, generally, ketchups have a slightly thinner consistency than sauces. Sauces are rubbed through a sieve to give a smooth mixture and then...
Pickles can range from a simple single ingredient pickle to a complex mixed pickle like Piccalilli. The final flavour, especially with the simple pickles, will depend heavily on the vinegar...
...own preference. However, for bottling vegetables where they have low acidity and there is, therefore, a definite botulism risk, you must... Bottling or Home Canning – Preparation of Fruit and...
...cooker at one time which is where the purpose made canners score. For bottling vegetables with low acid content, pressure bottling is the only safe route as the botulism bacterium...
...as a way of producing flavoured oil than... Storing in Cold Oil, Botulism Risk At some point in history olive growers discovered that they could press them and squeeze out...