Working at the local U Pick farm market has kept me very busy. It has also brought some great recipe's & inspiration for canning from many of the locals. I have been contemplating what will be in this year's Straight from the farm Holiday gift basket. I found one item that will for sure be included.
Last week, a couple walks in for a few ingredients they needed for their current canning duty.
Bloody Mary Mix!
Now why didn't I think of that?!
I did find a recipe of which those of you who like sweet peppers in theirs as well as a few other ingredients, hop over to the Runaway Spoon for a great post with her recipe for Bloody Mary mix {and this inspiring gift presentation & glass photo shared below !} Wonder where I can find some jug jars like that for canning...
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| Awesome Photo from The Runaway spoon |
They kindly shared how they make theirs of which they had given as gifts until they began making wine a few years ago. This is great for when the tomatoes are dwindling down. You do not need much to make about 6-8 quart jars in 1 batch, depending on the tomato size and juices. This will make a GREAT mix of which is not too spicy or hot. Plenty of balance that can be spiced up more for others who like a kick but mellow enough for those who like to keep it medium.
Garden Bloody Mary Mix
40 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and quartered
3 jalapeno's, minced
2 large carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced OR use 1/4 cup lovage leaf minced OR 1 1/2 tablespoons celery seed
1 small onion, diced tiny
5 small garlic cloves, minced
5-6 tablespoons Horseradish, minced
1/4 cup parsley, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
4 tablespoons Red Hot brand hot sauce OR Tabasco sauce
Blanche tomatoes for ease in removing skin. If you have a tomato puree machine that removes seeds & skins, use that. otherwise, cook your skinned tomatoes over medium heat until softened enough to use in a food mill.
Run the tomatoes through the food mill to separate out the seeds.
In food processor or high speed blender, mix together ALL ingredient EXCEPT lemon juice & hot sauce. Once mixed well to the point there are no chunks, place liquid into stock pot and bring to a slow boil.
While this is being brought to a boil, ready your water bath canner & jars.
Once your mix is at a boil, add your hot sauce & lemon juice, mix well.
Pour this into sterilized jars, put on prepared lids & rings.
Process in a boiling water canner for 40 minutes.
These are great with Vodka mixed in when served chilled. Not a drinker? This STILL tastes great as a Virgin mix once chilled.
I'm in the midst of picking our apples which decided to drop while I was away this week in Baltimore.Oh, I forgot to share what was going on.
My baby brother Army & my Sister in law Marine had their baby! even better? I got to be there for it!
My niece, whom I have nicknamed Ginger snap due to her blonde red hair fuzz, is finally here. Well worth missing some of the apple picking time which has a very limited window and only comes once every 2 years.
We should have the Honey extractor within the next few weeks, so check back for the Honey Harvesting day we are to have with Panda's friends..well I call them "my heathens". They want to be here so I told them I'll feed them but they will not free load. Get prepared to be sticky!
Sweet dreams,
~Tammie
Came upon this beautiful mountain site on my way home. The photo truly does not do the Nittany Mountain justice.
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