Pesto time

[packinpatland]

I'm making fresh pesto tonight. I've been looking everywhere and can't find a recipe that let's you 'can' it. Lots of recipes say it'll keep in the frig for two weeks, or they say you can freeze it. I'd really like to can it tho.........anyone know how?

[hoosier]

I wouldn't recommend it. Assuming you're using standard ingredients (olive oil, basil, pine nuts) it has too high an oil content and not high enough acidity. I doubt it would keep well and it might become breeding grounds for nasty stuff like botulism.

[packinpatland]

How does Classico do it? There has to be a way..........

.......or should I give it as gifts to my really not very good friends.......

[Freak Out]

You can can it just like anything else that can be canned. The process will change it but I'm sure there are ways to do it successfully.

[packinpatland]

You can can it just like anything else that can be canned. The process will change it but I'm sure there are ways to do it successfully.

OK.......I'll try it. Will you test it?

[Freak Out]

You can can it just like anything else that can be canned. The process will change it but I'm sure there are ways to do it successfully.

OK.......I'll try it. Will you test it?

Absolutely.....my nose will keep me safe.

[packinpatland]

We are talking pesto right?.....

[Freak Out]

Well....

http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/questions/FAQ_canning.html

How do I can oil with herbs? Can I can pesto?
Herbs and oils are both low-acid and together could support the growth of the disease-causing Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Oils may be flavored with herbs if they are made up for fresh use, stored in the refrigerator and used within 2 to 3 days. There are no canning recommendations. Fresh herbs must be washed well and dried completely before storing in the oil. The very best sanitation and personal hygiene practices must be used. Pesto is an uncooked seasoning mixture of herbs, usually including fresh basil, and some oil. It may be frozen for long term storage; there are no home canning recommendations.

Lots of info..

http://www.google.com/search?q=preserving++pesto&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

[packinpatland]

Well....

http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/questions/FAQ_canning.html

How do I can oil with herbs? Can I can pesto?
Herbs and oils are both low-acid and together could support the growth of the disease-causing Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Oils may be flavored with herbs if they are made up for fresh use, stored in the refrigerator and used within 2 to 3 days. There are no canning recommendations. Fresh herbs must be washed well and dried completely before storing in the oil. The very best sanitation and personal hygiene practices must be used. Pesto is an uncooked seasoning mixture of herbs, usually including fresh basil, and some oil. It may be frozen for long term storage; there are no home canning recommendations.

Lots of info..

http://www.google.com/search?q=prese...ient=firefox-a

Damn.,..............

[GrnBay007]

Yeah, darn. I love pesto.

[hoosier]

Sure, doubt my word.... :P

[packinpatland]

Sure, doubt my word.... :P

My middle name is Thomas.

[Freak Out]

Sure, doubt my word.... :P

No offense Hoosier.....you were obviously correct about the low acid properties of the pesto and the chance of contamination.....but dammit we like our pesto and if Trader Joes can do it so can we!

[packinpatland]

Sure, doubt my word.... :P

No offense Hoosier.....you were obviously correct about the low acid properties of the pesto and the chance of contamination.....but dammit we like our pesto and if Trader Joes can do it so can we!

[retailguy]

Sure, doubt my word.... :P

No offense Hoosier.....you were obviously correct about the low acid properties of the pesto and the chance of contamination.....but dammit we like our pesto and if Trader Joes can do it so can we!

Did you ever think about buying a jar, seeing what is in it, and then trying to determine "how" they did it? :P