Corn relish
I just made my first batch ever of corn relish, but ran short on pickling brine toward the end. I went ahead and processed it, but wondered later if the last few jars will be ok since the brine may not cover all the corn?
Lucy Boyer
Carlisle, Ohio
Although it’s best if the brine does cover the corn, the relish usually does fine even when some of the corn is not covered. This is because during the processing in the boiling water bath the vinegar brine boils vigorously throughout the jar and the corn absorbs some of the brine. As always, when you go to use these jars, look to see that they are sealed and appear normal, then sniff the opened jar to see if there is any off smell. With these precautions, you’re good to go. — Jackie
Dry milk for emergency use
Thank you for the time you take to answer all the questions we beginners have. I would like to ask you, if the SHIFT hit the fan, whether or not you could possible use Purina calf milk replacer for human consumption? I love reading about your farm. I pray for ya’ll too! I hope your gallbladder surgery goes well when you finally get to have the procedure.
Lynne White
Lacombe, Louisiana
No, calf milk replacer has additives that you wouldn’t want to consume. And it’s sure not cheap. Better to store some “people” dry milk instead. I always have time for everyone’s questions. Most are quite intelligent and good questions. Thanks for your prayers. I’ve got to get back on the surgery schedule soon. (I wanted to make SURE my cold was gone.) — Jackie
