The short answer is yes you can re-can those. What I would do is put it in a pot and simmer it until boiling or nearly boiling, then put it into hot jars. Boiling water bath is fine as long as you follow the regular canning instructions for the things you are working with.
Can you re-can tomato sauce from 10 cans?
:) I have re canned tomato sauces from 10 cans. But I would think re canning vegetables would not be a good idea. They would be way over cooked. I blanch and freeze most of my fresh stuff.
Can you re-can canned green beans?
According to Jackie Clay you can re-can things from # 10 cans. If you are afraid they may be mushy maybe make up jars of soup. Soup is expensive to buy in cans but a few # 10's might be worth a try. Personally I hate froze green beans but home canned I love.
Is it possible to re-can food from 10 cans?
:) I have re canned tomato sauces from 10 cans. But I would think re canning vegetables would not be a good idea. They would be way over cooked. I blanch and freeze most of my fresh stuff. I find pressure canning just once makes them mush. I would just meal plan around the can. Open and refrigerate leftovers.
Should you re-can food to save money?
Green beans, tomatoes, corn, fruit and other foods can be purchased in large cans at a cheaper price than the smaller, individually sized cans. Sometimes you can’t use the food all at once, but the food is actually cheaper when purchased this way. So it seems logical that re-canning it would save money. But is it a good idea? Is it safe?
Quote from NCHFP Regarding Re-Canning Food
Re-Processing Will Result in Overcooked Food
- The food will be overcooked! When you open that can from the store, you are exposing the food to the airand spoiling agents. You lose that sealed environment, and you are basically starting over. The food that is going into your jars is already cooked and soft. Even though it is already cooked, you will still need to use the entire processing time....
Does Re Canning Really Save Money?
- By the time you add your time in bottling up the food and the costs of jars and lids, the energy you use to run the canner for the processing time…are you really saving that much? I’m all for being economical. I consider myself to be pretty frugal and I shop wisely, not wasting any of my food budget. But I guess I’m not convinced that the savings is that much. Time is valuable to a busy w…
So What Do I Do with All That Extra?!
- Plan your meals so that you will be using that food type often and store extras in the fridge. Or do some freezer preparation where you prepare several meals and freeze them. Another option is to open the can, use your first serving, and then freeze the remaining food in serving-size portions. So my final recommendation is…don’t do it. Re-canning store-bought food has not been tested s…
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