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i am trying to find out what is the best veg to preserve in brine and what mixtures i need.

can anyone provide any information or links that would be of use please.
thanks

try the recipe section?

At the risk of being shot down in flames and evicted my I suggest that preserving in brine is a totally outdated method of storing produce superseded by freezing.

Quote from: Eristic on January 02, 2009, 22:03:02
At the risk of being shot down in flames and evicted my I suggest that preserving in brine is a totally outdated method of storing produce superseded by freezing.

Yes but brine doesn't use any electric

Alot of salt not great for the health, how about drying.

Jeannine is your lady for advice on any type of preserving though not sure where she is at the mo as in the midst of moving i think  ;)

Quote from: Eristic on January 02, 2009, 22:03:02
At the risk of being shot down in flames and evicted my I suggest that preserving in brine is a totally outdated method of storing produce superseded by freezing.

yes i agree its outdated but, we can all go and get our veg at the supermarket (the modern way) something i wont do.
i want to grow most of my veg as its my first full season with an allotment (after 6 years waiting).
i have 3 freezers but they are not enough i also buy beef trim from the butchers and the freezers are used for homemade sausages and burgers, with some of the produce from last years short growing season they was packed.
there is 6 of us to feed, i want to be able to store enough fruit and veg to keep us as long as possible in home grown.
i am making wooden trays to store some items in dry sand, plus the freezers, but i would like to try all possible storage ideas.

well it works well for other nationalities with salt fish, good luck to you would be interested in how you get on.
many veg etc bought tinned are still in brine or sugary water so dont see there would be a problem

try this, hope it works  :)
http://hgic.clemson.edu
sorry,that one's pants, try this
http://www.earthlypursuits.com/wargarv/HomeCan1919/HomeCanDryVE30.htm

I knew I would be shot at but that's OK. The only main veg I can think of that lend themselves to salting are runner beans and cabbage. Most other veg keeps better fresh in cool storage or processed and frozen. Beetroot into vinegar, fruit into jam.

Cabbage is best moderated on the allotment as with practice it can be available all year round on demand. They store better left in the ground. Beans lose all their flavour, get tough and usually discolour also. In 2008 I tried a new approach with runner beans leaving any surplus to fully mature on the vine then simply dried the beans and stored in jars. Still food Jim but not greens as we know it.

I want some sausages.