Pickled Spiced Red Cabbage Slaw (makes about 10 pints)
NOTE: This is a 2 day process.

Day 1
3 Large Red Cabbage Heads (cored & thinly sliced)
3 T. Salt (noniodized) (1 T. per head of cabbage used)

Day 2
Brine:
8 C. Apple Cider Vinegar
1 C. Pure Cane Sugar
1/2 C. Mustard Seed
1/4 C. Ground Nutmeg
1/4 C. Celery Seed
Spice Bag:
2 Cinnamon Sticks
1/4 C. Whole Peppercorns
1/4 C. Whole Allspice
1/4 C. Whole Cloves

1/2 t. Calcium Chloride per pint jar

Please see video for instructions.

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Altitude Adjustments for Water Bath Canning:
1,001 to 3,000 feet, increase processing time by 5 minutes.
3,001 to 6,000 feet, increase processing time by 10 minutes.
6,001 to 8,000 feet, increase processing time by 15 minutes.
8,001 to 10,000 feet, increase processing time by 20 minutes.

Our canning process meets modern recommended methods. Check out this website, healthycanning.com, for more information.

FAQ: What is the shelflife of homecanned goods?
As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no evident content spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, malodorous, or any other obvious signs), they are good for many months or years. "Looks good, smells good, is good". We have eaten our homecanned foods that are upwards of 10 years old from the original processing date. When in doubt, throw it out.

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Our portable burner is made by Cadco/Broil King, a solid cast burner in stainless housing. Model PCR1S, 1500 watts, commercial cooking appliance. Purchased from Amazon.

Why we store our home canned goods without the bands/rings on the jars:
1. The rings are designed to keep the lid on during the processing and cooling phases of canning. Beyond that, they serve no purpose. The lids/seals are held on by suction, not the bands/rings.
2. If the bands/rings are left on the jars, this could result in a false seal, causing the contents to spoil.
3. Bands/rings eventually rust if left on the jars, making them quite difficult to remove.
4. It's a proper technique and a safety issue.