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Mushrooms

After trimming, wash in clean water; leve small mushrooms whole,
cut large ones.  Cover with water in a saucepan and boil 5 minutes.
Fill jars with hot mushrooms, leaving 1-inch headspace.  Add 1/2
tsp salt per pint to the jar, if desired.  For better color, add
1/8 tsp ascorbic acid powder or a 500-mg tablet of vitamin C.  Add
fresh hot water, leaving 1-inch headspace.  Adjust lids and process.

For Dial-Gauge Pressure Canners:

In half-pints or pints, process 45 minutes at 11 lb. up to 2000
feet altitude.

For Weighted-Gauge Pressure Canners:

In half-pint or pint jars, proces 45 minutes at 10 lb. pressure up
to 1000 ft. altitude, 15 lb. over 1000 feet.

Caution: Do not can wild mushrooms.

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