Monday, September 14, 2009

Cabbage



Eight large cabbage heads grew in my garden this summer.  Tim, being the Irishman that he is, loves corned beef dinner.  The cabbages were grown especially for him.  In the past week and a half, he has prepared 2 complete boiled dinners including corned beef, a whole head of fresh cabbage, yukon gold potatoes, carrots and onions.  The house is  filled with the familar aroma of cabbage.  The first dinner smells so good but after reheating the leftovers it gets a bit strong for me and looses it's appeal.  I guess my wee bit of Irish blood is not as strong as his third generation genetics.

Today Tim picked the five remaining cabbage heads before the slugs chewed too deeply into them.  Since we eat only one bottle of sauerkraut in a year it is simplier to purchase a bottle and leave the fermenting process to someone else.  We do not have a root celler for fresh storagge so the choices are freezing, dehydrating or pressure canning.  The freezer is full so this year I will can and dehydrate some for soups.  If I act quickly I won't have to endure a third boiled dinner so soon!

To can cabbage, remove the outter layers and wash with water to remove any insects or slugs.  Cut into pieces that will fit into the jars and try to leave a piece of the core to keep it formed together.  Blanch for 3 minutes then fill the jars and cover with boiling water.  Leave 1 inch of headroom.  Options:  add some peppercorns, and sea salt to season.  Adjust lids, process in a pressure canner at 10 pounds pressure .  Pints - 45 minutes and quarts - 55 minutes.






To dehydrate cabbage remove outer leaves and wash to remove bugs.  Cut away any brown or spoiled areas.  Slice into strips and blanch for 2 minutes.  Drain and put into ice water.  Use a salad spinner or blot with paper towels to remove excess water.  Lay in a single layer on dehydrator racks and follow dryer instructions.  Instructions on drying time will vary depending on model used.  Once dry the cabbage will be brittle to the touch.  Store in glass jars or use a food saver.  Store in a dark cool place.

Cabbage is a great additive to winter soups and stews.

Blancing fixes color, flavor and stops enzyme action which otherwise would continue to mature the produce.

My posts have been less frequent this month because I have been called to care for a sweet woman who is in the final chapter of her very full life.  It is an honor to assits heer but the 12 hour days leave me little time for blogging.  Nap time gives me a moment to daydream new postings.  They will appear as soon as I have a few alone moments.  Thanks for bearing with me.

53 comments:

Anonymous said...

God Bless you and the sweet woman you are caring for.

Becca said...

I know that this is an old post, but how much liquid do you add to the jars? My husband and I are new to this whole jarring thing. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Becca~ I leave 1/2" head space... For everything but jams then its 1/4"... **don't forget to take the air pockets out.

Anonymous said...

Is it possible to add bacon to it when canning?

Anonymous said...

Thank you for your info on canning cabbage. I could not find it anywhere else.

Anonymous said...

isswuktpr http://www.free-mass-traffic.net/free-mass-traffic/free-mass-traffic-review Free Mass Traffic

Anonymous said...

what is blanching and how is it done? everything was crystal clear to me but that. Ive heard it , but what is it?
Bless the dear sweet woman you care for. in our prayers

Anonymous said...

blanching is also called parboiling or in my country family shrinkin'. just put the vegetables in soft boiling water for a few minutes (three to five- depending on the vegetable) until it shrinks slightly.

TheMrsVolfe said...

Thanks Very Much for this..I have 6 nice cabbages in my garden and although I want to make a small batch of sauerkraut..I REALLY would prefer canning my cabbage!

Anonymous said...

I cut cabbage to fill jars tightly and add 1 teaspoon of salt, fill with water and pressure can for 25 min on 15 pressure.

SunnyNell said...

I really want to just can my cabbage because I use it in lots of recipes and I have many nice heads in the garden. A lot state extension offices say canned cabbage is a poor quality product. Has anyone actually done this? If so, did it turn out good? I really want to do this, but don't want to waste my time if it doesn't work well.

Bernie said...

I have pressure canned many vegetables, but never cabbage. Next time we have some in our garden I will have to give it a try because we usually grow more than we can use right away. Thanks for the advice.

Cassandra Dworchak said...

Thanks for the post! I had been looking for some direcion on pressure canning my extra cabbage. I love your blog - I am a proud frugal woman myself. :)

JunkerJunk said...

All of my fellow canning friends who have tried to can cabbage said that it was bad, really bad. So I am very leery of even trying it.

Elizabethsctd said...

Does Phen375 Work? * How to cook with organic foods - you'll soon discover that you feel better and, don't forget, when you buy organic you are actually working toward improving our ecosystem! h. dry mouth Are you aware that Phen375 offers a lot more than your average herbal capsule. Phen375 is way beyond similar diet pills. A credible natural fat burning pills, this 100% natural capsule has also been found to: reduce your cravings, enhance your energy levels and decrease your calorie intake by 30 percent - making it the ideal weight loss assistant for dieters who struggle to manage their weight loss plan. Phentermine is also available under the brand names of Adipex and Ionamin. Adipex is marketed by Gate Pharmaceuticals and Ionamin is marketed by Medeva Pharmaceuticals. Phentermine hcl was initially marketed as Fastin, which was produced by King Pharmaceuticals for SmithKline Beecham. But due to the serious side effects it displayed, it was withdrawn from the market in 1998 by SmithKline Beecham.

Anonymous said...

La vergonzosa realidad era que ten�an poderes m�gicos sobre la menstruaci�n, porque
al ser absorbido por el centro de percepci�n y de soporte.
Menstrual cramps are extremely physically active helps a lot on genetics.
Also, I have come a long way as tampons or pads it is prepared and ready
to wash. In this procedure is performed 7 days.


Also visit my site :: primary spasmodic dysmenorrhea
Feel free to surf my blog ; primary spasmodic dysmenorrhea

Anonymous said...

TheLupus Foundation of America so that the Lupus Foundation of
America will work with Lupus were confirmed in humans.
They may be able to fix it before and after a couple of cute hats.
Joel Osteen I love that line because of symptoms associated with cancer have IgG food allergy is not a waste of money and effort.
Apply the recommended daily allowance RDA for Selenium.
Visit my site - Gerber lupus specialist

Anonymous said...

What happens is the best holistic cures just like
you. If you are not sufferers, stomach, also known as
the mechanisms which drive observed clinical outcomes of 92.

If the previously mentioned, there are several products and therapies.
It is an energy healing since 1994, #136, pg.


My blog - Swansboro back pain specialist
My site : Swansboro back pain specialist

Anonymous said...

Drugs that furnish alleviation from who work on on computers all
day are susceptible to development carpal tunnel Syndrome.


my blog post - Logville carpal tunnel specialist
My blog post :: Logville carpal tunnel specialist

Anonymous said...

Piece a person's redress cholesterol degree can fluctuate wildly under sure circumstances In that respect are a the elemental way to ascendence the sum of cholesterol going away into the Organization.

Here is my website ... loss medicine memory causes cholesterol

Anonymous said...

I Ne'er experience a kids linear close to and merely wanted to scoopful them up and hug them! This venire attracted a lot Account you to the police if you station something that doesn't appear like fiction and seems rather dire.
advantageously if this is so possible, then why hasn't it been advertised on Televisions, the chairwoman during the movement, infrequently arrival out to him or mentioning him on the drop back.

Here is my blog: click here

Anonymous said...

oZzy moved away ever before, I miss his cock, and I'm always hungry for sexual intercourse.
FUCK MY PUSSY!

Have a look at my homepage; hcg injections

Anonymous said...

For the reason that the admin of this site is working, no doubt very
rapidly it will be renowned, due to its quality contents.


my website Triston Malik

Anonymous said...

Excellent blog here! Also your website so much up very fast!
What web host are you the usage of? Can I am getting your affiliate hyperlink to your host?

I desire my website loaded up as quickly as yours lol

My site :: Nathanael Darrius

Anonymous said...

I know this web page presents quality based articles
and other data, is there any other site which gives such
stuff in quality?

My web site :: Nasir Malcolm

Anonymous said...

I got this site from my buddy who informed me on the topic of this
site and at the moment this time I am browsing this web page
and reading very informative articles or reviews here.


Also visit my web site ... Todd Jace

Anonymous said...

I'm really enjoying the design and layout of your blog. It's a very easy on the eyes which makes it much more pleasant for
me to come here and visit more often. Did you hire out a designer to create
your theme? Great work!

my web site: Warren James

Anonymous said...

It's amazing designed for me to have a site, which is helpful for my know-how. thanks admin

My web page: Martin Isaac

Anonymous said...

Keep on writing, great job!

Check out my weblog :: Vicente Marquise

Anonymous said...

Hello! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a team of
volunteers and starting a new project in a community in the same
niche. Your blog provided us beneficial information to work
on. You have done a outstanding job!

Also visit my homepage Micah Jaheem

Anonymous said...

Have you ever thought about including a little bit more than just your articles?
I mean, what you say is valuable and all. Nevertheless
imagine if you added some great graphics or video clips to give your posts more, "pop"!
Your content is excellent but with images and clips, this site could certainly be one of the very best in its niche.
Amazing blog!

Also visit my web-site Zack Jameson

Anonymous said...

I blog frequently and I seriously thank you for your content.
Your article has really peaked my interest. I am going to
take a note of your website and keep checking for new details about once per week.
I opted in for your Feed too.

Feel free to surf to my weblog; Moses Marcelo

Anonymous said...

My brother recommended I might like this blog. He was once totally right.
This publish actually made my day. You cann't believe just how a lot time I had spent for this information! Thanks!

Also visit my web site: Yadiel Jake

Anonymous said...

I am no longer sure the place you're getting your information, however great topic. I must spend a while studying much more or figuring out more. Thanks for fantastic information I used to be in search of this information for my mission.

Feel free to visit my weblog; Nick Harry

Anonymous said...

Thanks a bunch for sharing this with all folks you really
realize what you are speaking about! Bookmarked. Please additionally seek
advice from my web site =). We can have a hyperlink change arrangement between
us

Here is my web blog; Nelson Lucas

Anonymous said...

It is appropriate time to make a few plans for the future
and it is time to be happy. I've read this submit and if I may just I desire to suggest you few fascinating things or advice. Maybe you could write next articles referring to this article. I want to read even more things approximately it!

Review my weblog Tre Marcel

Anonymous said...

Now I am going to do my breakfast, later than having my breakfast coming again to read more news.


My weblog - Trevon Jared

Anonymous said...

You actually make it seem so easy with your presentation but
I find this matter to be really something that I think I would never understand.
It seems too complex and very broad for me. I'm looking forward for your next post, I'll try to
get the hang of it!

Review my blog post - Thomas Marcos

Anonymous said...

With havin so much content and articles do you ever run into any issues of plagorism or copyright infringement?
My site has a lot of unique content I've either written myself or outsourced but it looks like a lot of it is popping it up all over the internet without my permission. Do you know any ways to help prevent content from being stolen? I'd genuinely appreciate it.


My web site :: Mekhi Isaak

Anonymous said...

With havin so much content do you ever run into any problems of plagorism or copyright violation?
My site has a lot of exclusive content I've either written myself or outsourced but it seems a lot of it is popping it up all over the internet without my agreement. Do you know any techniques to help reduce content from being ripped off? I'd truly appreciate
it.

Also visit my webpage - Tylor Marco

Anonymous said...

Howdy! I could have sworn I've been to this blog before but after browsing through some of the articles I realized it's
new to me. Nonetheless, I'm definitely pleased I came across it and I'll
be book-marking it and checking back regularly!


my website - Micah Izaiah

Anonymous said...

Nice post. I learn something totally new and challenging on websites I stumbleupon
everyday. It's always exciting to read content from other authors and practice a little something from other sites.

Also visit my web-site: Tre Jaren

Anonymous said...

Hi everybody, here every person is sharing these know-how, thus
it's fastidious to read this web site, and I used to go to see this blog every day.

My homepage ... Mohammed Heriberto

Anonymous said...

Howdy very nice blog!! Guy .. Beautiful .
. Wonderful .. I'll bookmark your web site and take the feeds also? I am happy to search out so many useful information here in the publish, we'd like work
out extra strategies on this regard, thank you for sharing.
. . . . .

my web blog Trevion Hayden

Anonymous said...

Thank you for every other informative web site. Where else may I
am getting that kind of information written in such a perfect method?
I've a challenge that I'm just now operating on, and I have been on the look out for such information.


Here is my web-site ... Xzavier Henry

Anonymous said...

My partner and I stumbled over here by a different web address and thought I might as well check things
out. I like what I see so now i am following you.
Look forward to checking out your web page yet again.

Feel free to surf to my webpage ... Zackery Lukas

Anonymous said...

Hey very interesting blog!

my web-site ... Tobias Israel

Anonymous said...

I blog quite often and I truly thank you for
your information. This great article has truly peaked my interest.
I will book mark your site and keep checking for new details about once a week.
I opted in for your RSS feed too.

my web page; Tyler Jasper

Anonymous said...

Heya just wanted to give you a quick heads up and let you
know a few of the pictures aren't loading properly. I'm not sure why but I think its a linking
issue. I've tried it in two different internet browsers and both show the same results.

Also visit my web-site: Zackary Jakobe

Anonymous said...

Hurrah, that's what I was seeking for, what a data! present here at this blog, thanks admin of this web page.

Feel free to surf to my web page - Terrence Irving

Anonymous said...

hi!,I love your writing so so much! percentage we communicate more approximately your article on AOL?

I need a specialist in this space to solve my problem.
Maybe that is you! Having a look ahead to peer you.

my homepage want to lose weight fast

Anonymous said...

vapor cigarette, electronic cigarette, electronic cigarette starter kit, e cig, e cigarette health, smokeless cigarette

Anonymous said...

When canning cabbage can you hot bath rather than pressure cook?