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Cabbagepatch
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 Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:54 pm Post subject: Lots of flippin chutney |
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Does anyone make lots of chutney, use large jars and decant into smaller ones later?
Would it compromise hygiene, length of storage etc? |
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nanny
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject: Re: Lots of flippin chutney |
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| Cabbagepatch wrote: | Does anyone make lots of chutney, use large jars and decant into smaller ones later?
Would it compromise hygiene, length of storage etc? |
probably
but then i would think that you will probably survive as well
i tend to just put it in big and small jars
why do you need to decant?
it will keep once it is opened |
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Cabbagepatch
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject: Re: Lots of flippin chutney |
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[quote="nanny"][quote="Cabbagepatch"]why do you need to decant?
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Because I've had enough the last few weeks of making chutney, faffing about sterilising 100's of jars etc etc.
Found a few large pickle size jars so thought I could use them initially, then decant into smaller jars (we give a lot away) as and when needed/or I can be bothered. |
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nanny
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:43 pm Post subject: Re: Lots of flippin chutney |
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[quote="Cabbagepatch"][quote="nanny"] | Cabbagepatch wrote: | why do you need to decant?
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Because I've had enough the last few weeks of making chutney, faffing about sterilising 100's of jars etc etc.
Found a few large pickle size jars so thought I could use them initially, then decant into smaller jars (we give a lot away) as and when needed/or I can be bothered. |
well you got me there
i never sterilize my jars other than standing them in hot water......then i just slap the lids on without any bits of waxed paper or anything however i don't them change jars..we just use a longer spoon to get it out
in all honesty i don't know the answer to your question, as you can tell i am just a bit ad hoc about it all
there are those more women't institue than me who could answer your question more sensibly |
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Kathy
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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I've never done it and am like Nanny, ad hoc about it all. I personally wouldn't worry about decanting, the vinegar and sugar will stop it going off, just get the lid back on quickly and I'm sure they'll be ok.
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Somerset Lad
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It should be fine CP. i never bother to sterilise brown sauce and tomato ketchup now and it will last certainly for over a year.  |
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