Canning milk,,,,
Why can milk you might ask. I don’t keep huge amounts of canned milk on hand but I do keep some around in case of emergencies where the power might be out for a while and I cannot get to a store.
If properly canned and stored this milk can last quite a while and will be perfectly fine to use. It is best suited to use in cooking, however, in a pinch it is perfectly fine for drinking, putting on your cereal or using in your coffee. It will appear a light tan in color and have a slight hint of caramel flavor to it.
No, it definitely will not taste like fresh milk from the cow, but the flavor is palatable.
When opening a jar of your canned milk or any canned item you should first inspect the lid to make sure it is tight and not bulging, which are sure signs it is not safe.
Start with the freshest milk you can get. It does not matter if it is whole, 2%, 1% or skimmed, that is up to your personal preference. Wash and sterilize your jars and lids, then let them cool down as you are putting the milk in cold. Do not pre-heat your pressure canner!! The milk you are putting in is cold so the canner needs to be cold as well so both can heat up at the same time. Putting cold jars in a hot canner will result in the jars breaking.
Fill your jars leaving 1 inch head space. Place the lids on and screw on the bands as in any other canning project. Place in canner and place the lid of the canner on loosely. Do not secure it in place until it is beginning to heat up well. Also before putting your pressure gauge on let steam escape for about 10 minutes assuring it is hot enough for processing.
Start timing once the gauge starts to rattle at a steady pace. You might need to reduce the heat a little. Process pints 20 minutes, quarts 25 minutes, 10 lbs pressure if your elevation is under 1000 feet, 15 lbs if over. Shut off the heat and let cool completely before opening. Make sure no steam is coming out of the canner. Set in a draft free place to cool completely and store in a cool and dark environment.
I actually got a double layer in this canner for a total of 11 jars of milk. That was more than enough for a years supply for me. Like I said, I don’t can much milk because it is really not needed all that much, but it is nice to have some on hand.
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Alice
I had never even considered canning milk.
This is just brilliant , your a genius.
I don't have much steem and i'm trying to billed it up , but I have to upvote you because this is close to best posts i have seen. I will be sure to give you a full vote when my steem builds back up.
Thanks for this post : o) and i will resteem as well
Thanks Graham!! Yeah, I have decided to take a break from my genealogy and pottery and write about my canning. I have been canning for about,,, oh hell I don't remember, over 30 years I guess, LOL.
My wife is just starting to get into it, so we will be watching everything you do, can't walk past an experienced canner like you..crikey you must have an enormous wealth of information. Thanks luv and keep them coming : o)
Yeah, that comes with old age Graham. This old lady has learned a lot over the years and I am always willing to share. :-)
Hey Alice, they don't make em like you anymore, you're worth ten of the new models ;o)
LOL, thanks Graham!! When God made me He had to break the mold, He didn't think the world could handle more than one of me, LOL JK
lmao..my wife said the same thing about me...lol but that was after she made the "new rule" i'm not aloud in the kitchen any more, after I used her good knife to trim the garden hose : o)
Oh you are so lucky you are still alive, LOL. I would have used the knife to skin you alive!! No one is allowed in my kitchen!! I don't blame her one bit. I am fortunate enough to have a well equipped kitchen and Lord help the person who puts any of my "tools" or "equipment" at risk of damage. LOL
So simple! I need to do this! I need to start canning again.
Thanks for reminding me to get my rump in gear! 😁
Thanks oilys!! It is pretty easy to do and will come in quite handy in an emergency.
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Thank you so much!!
I can my veggies but never considered milk. Thank you for this most informative post! Upvoted, resteemed and followed.
Thanks so much! I have followed you as well. :-) I'll be writing more about canning so please check back. Cheers!!
This is great! It never occurred to me to can milk the way you have. I bought powdered milk to keep on hand during possible power outages, but I like this idea so much better. You mention using the freshest milk available, I'm assuming store-bought is OK?
Yes, I used store bought. Wish I had a farm with cows but I don't. When I said the freshest milk possible is because I would not recommend milk that has been sitting around in the fridge for a week or two and is about to go bad. I also keep some powdered milk on hand but remember in some areas if the power goes out, so does the water pump and you need water to make your powered milk.
I really didn't know you could can milk. Thank you @alicemarie
You are most welcome!! I will be writing more about canning for a while so I do hope you check back and follow along. :-)
Nice. I never thought to can milk. We just buy powdered and vacuum seal? Maybe I'll give this a try.
Thanks! I keep some powdered milk on hand too, but if you have an electric water pump and the power goes out so does your water, so it is nice to have a little canned milk on hand as well. :-)
I did not know that you could can milk, that is why we have powdered milk. Thanks for this post. Upvoted and resteemed..
Thank you so much for the up-vote and re-steem!! I also keep a little powdered milk on hand, but prefer the canned. I'll be writing more on canning so I do hope you check back!! Have an awesome day!!
Great! Hope to see more on canning. Have a happy 4th.
That's new to me. A great idea that not many people know about.
Thank you Bob!! I will be adding more posts about canning. Tomorrow I think will be about canning eggs, but not pickled eggs, LOL.
This made my jaw drop! I never new you could can milk! Just followed, upvoted and resteemed. Found you through Graham over @ thehomesteadlife
Thanks so much! I am following you too. I will be posting more about canning so please do check back.