Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 July 1952 — Page 30

‘Selection: Speed Are Cold Pack Essentials That Always Insure a Successful Job

nd PACKING, still slightly no work, takes a simplified twist with proper canning equipment such af pressure cookers. This is the second in a series

of articles on canning to appear on The Times’ Sunday

food pages.

FOR THE best results

“ packing either fruits or vege-

tables, be sure to sort for uniformity of size "and ripeness, working with small batches at ‘a time. Handle the fruit gently but work quickly. Wash carefully by placing small

amounts at a time In either a wire basket or-a colander, Use ‘a spray, if possible. "Fruits that will discolor after preparation should be placed in rold water to cover with 1% teaspoons salt or one {able-, spoon lemon juice to each quart. Rinse in cold water before packing and drain, «To prevent shrinkage in such

rd Paiis a8 ARR, peaches: and

pears,

Church, wood Ave. (Stop R), 4ts annual Summer Festival Friday and Saturday,

gently precook in thin

sirup for two minutes. Pick

St. Mark's Catholic Road 31 and KEdgewill hold

The

A fish fry in the church basement will highlight the program on Friday evening. Serving will start at 5 p. m.. Beginning at 8 p. m. Saturday chicken dinners will be served by the men and women of the parish.

faultless equipment and jars and rubber ring seals to insure

good results.

"After fruit or vegetable is packed in jars according to recipe, fill to within % ich of top with sirup or broth vegetable is cooked in, Run the blade of a scalded knife arouhd the inside

of the jar to remove all trace ;

of air bubbles, Wipe edge of jar clean with cheese cloth dampened in boiling water as shown in sketch 1. Seal immediately according to type of lid and jar as shown in sketch 2.

Processaccording to time given for each recipe of fruit or vegetable. Be sure to set jars far enough apatt so steam can circulate freely between them and no jar touches side of cooker, as shown in sketch 3, Fasten lid down securely ac-

manded in | “When processing is completed, turn off heat

justed to maintain heat de-

and slide’ cooker carefully off burner. Allow to cool until dial registers zero before opening cooker. Release pressure by opening petcock and allowing all steam to escape. Loosen lid and tilt it away from you to prevent getting burned with steam, Do not. remove jars until all bubbling stops, Use a jar lifter placed around neck of jar and never around lid as shown in Sketch 5. Steady jar with either a potholder or a padding of tea towels. If one-piece lids are used, be sure to tighten them while they are on the cooling rack sitting out of a draft as

shown in Sketch 6. Do not tighten two-piece lids. 3 Allow jars to remain in upright position for about 12 hours. If two-piece lids are used, remove screw hands. Wipe jars with cheesecloth dampened in boiling water. Dry and label with name of con-

tents, sirup used and date. Store | in a cool, dark, dry, well-venti- | Fruit’ should be |

lated place,

“Eo tored At HW Toom temperature

cording to directions with the type of cooker and be sure the petcock is open and turn up heat. Allow the steam to escape forcefully for 10 minutes before placing the petcock and timing processing, as shown in sketch 4. Process according to recipe, being sure flame. or heat is ad-

Charles Betzner i= general chairman of the Festival committee, He will be assisted by A. J. Werner. on the committee are:

George Rodenbaugh, public

address system; Ray Borski and Stan Kern, tents; Salvatore LaRosa, fruit booth; Joseph Rautenberg, ham and bacon booth; Kenny Slick, groceries; Mr. Werner, fish supper; Ray De-

yee & Co

Others serving -

of Spproximately 45 to 60 degrees Fo

St. Mark's Church Sets Its Annual Festival

Julio and Arthur Pfaff, finance:

Mrs, William Reagan, quilts; |

Mrs. R. R. Nevitt and Mrs. A. F. Neidenthal, booth; . Mrs. Russell Williams and Mrs. William Deshler, house

plant booth; Mrs, Cecil Hoovler, cake booth; Mrs. Nick Linder and Mrs. James chicken dinner, and Mrs, Judy Pfaff, fish pond.

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le long grained rice

fat 1 e. diced ham or other meat or seafood 1 (No. 2) can tomatoes 34 thsps. salt

buffet or church suppers.

“THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

An Exotic Recipe...

CREOLE JAMBALAYA

4 tbsps. butter or other

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JULY 6, 1952

Pinch cayenne or chili powder to taste 14 Ib. fresh mushrooms 1 medium onion 4 1 stalk celery : 1 green pepper Pimientos

Melt the butter or fat in the bottom of a pressure cooker. Saute the rice gently until transparent. Add all the other ingredients. €over and cook under 15 pounds pressure for 10 minutes. quickly. All the liquid should be absorbed and the rice left moist and a bit chewy. For full food value do not wash the rice unless it is the coated variety. The mushrooms, onion, celery, pepper and pimientos should be chopped coarsely and any or all may be omitted according to taste.

Reduce pressure

Serve as a cover dish for

Garden Club to Aid Cleanup

Indianapolis Garden Club's

671 members have been asked to pledge co-operation in the clean-up campaign launched last month by Mayor Clark and City Street Commissioner James B. Chappell.

Mrs. James E. Jobes, Garden Club of Indiana, Central West District director, in a letter urged all members to appoint themselves city administration representatives in spotting infractions of Indianapolis’ Anti-

dirt ordinances, Mayor Clark has called for strict enforcement of the ordinance providing a $30 penalty for littering streets, In particular

ered trash and drive-in restaurants were warned.

Mrs. Jobes’ letter asked Gar- |.

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Commissioner Chappell of all |

infractions.

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