Thank you for another great read full of resources. Very new to canning with a Nesco, but pretty much can something every day to learn. I found I do not like canned potatoes. I would love to find a vegetable soup (including broth) that I can safely can without potatoes but with maybe a wild rice or barley. I heard you can’t can rice. Just looking for a filler for an all vegetarian soup. Also, do you know if I could put parsnips in my canned soup? Thank you. Happy Spring!
Unfortunately, all types of starchy grain aren't approved for canning. That includes rice, barley, wheat berries, etc. Or anything dumpling like made with flour.
You can, however, substitute parsnips for potatoes, no problem there. And yes, parsnips are safe for canning, as are turnips and rutabaga.
Thank you for another great read full of resources. Very new to canning with a Nesco, but pretty much can something every day to learn. I found I do not like canned potatoes. I would love to find a vegetable soup (including broth) that I can safely can without potatoes but with maybe a wild rice or barley. I heard you can’t can rice. Just looking for a filler for an all vegetarian soup. Also, do you know if I could put parsnips in my canned soup? Thank you. Happy Spring!
Unfortunately, all types of starchy grain aren't approved for canning. That includes rice, barley, wheat berries, etc. Or anything dumpling like made with flour.
You can, however, substitute parsnips for potatoes, no problem there. And yes, parsnips are safe for canning, as are turnips and rutabaga.