I tell myself every year I won't wait until I harvest the basil to find out how to can pesto! Can anyone help me? Here's what I've found so far. Most websites dismiss canning of pesto by saying it is so much better fresh or frozen, don't bother canning it (heat destroys the flavor). The other thing I read a lot is that is has so much oil, it's not safe to can. OK, so I won't accept either of those because I can buy it in a store canned, and it tastes just great! So come on, I know it can be done! I travel a lot, so I can bring a jar of pesto with me, but I can't bring the whole freezer! I also dry some, but that's mot pesto. So please fellow food preservers, help me out! Tell me you can it every year and here's how! Hehe, please? Anyone?
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Re: Has anyone canned pesto?
Fri, December 28, 2007 - 9:23 PMI can testify it's possible since my friends sell theirs at our local farmers market (norcal)...it tastes greeaaat!
I wish I could tell you their "secret" but I can always try to find out!
Good luck!
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Re: Has anyone canned pesto?
Wed, January 2, 2008 - 8:18 PMPlease!!! Please find out! Another pesto season has come and gone, and while I LOVE it fresh, I am now forced out on the road to buy a very small jar for too much money. Don't get me wrong, I know the work and ingredients involved make it so expensive, but I really want to before I die find out how to can it at home. I'm glad to at least have testimony of someone out there doing it, it gives me hope ! THANKS!!
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Re: Has anyone canned pesto?
Thu, January 3, 2008 - 5:25 AMI've only found recipes for frozen, I too would be interested in a canned version...
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