Canning hamburger
This is the first time I’ve ever canned hamburger. The canning went well, and we canned in pint jars. Around the top of the hamburger there is a ring of grease, even though we rinsed the hamburger well. The question is, will this ring of grease cause all my cans to go rancid?
Andy
Vail, Arizona
Absolutely NOT. This grease is normal and will help your meat fry down nicely when you open the jars. It’s nearly impossible to get all the grease out of meat that you home can. You just don’t want to can up really greasy meat for fear of a few jars not sealing. Your burger is fine. — Jackie
Spicy tomato
I would like to plant a grape or cherry size tomato that has a bit of a “spicy” flavor to it. Is there such a thing? If so, what varieties do you recommend and where can I get them?
Robert Foster
Concord, California
I don’t know of a “spicy” flavored tomato, but our very favorite cherry tomato, bar none, is Sun Sugar. It’s a golden cherry tomato with a very fruity, sweet taste. I dehydrate some and we eat them like apricots for a treat. Try them. I guarantee you’ll love them. — Jackie
Robert, check out the German traveler’s tomato Reisetomate (not the same as Riesentraube) but realize that with this variety the soil you plant it in and the seed source may influence the taste. It will certainly be sour and some people describe it as spicy or tangy. Zebra Cherry Hybrid and Ceylon also might work for you. Because tomatoes originally were sour, small and hard the closer in geographic origin you get to original tomatoes you might find the flavor you want. Modern tomatoes have been selected for sweetness with a bit of acid. Totally Tomatoes and Tomato Growers Supply Company are both toally involved with tomatoes and may be able to help you pick something out. Seed Savers Exchange is another good place to ask for help.
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