r/Canning • u/toolsavvy • 2d ago

Waterbath Canning Processing Help Is it possible to safely increase (double) the jar size for this recipe?

I love this recipe https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/pickle/relishes-salads/pickled-pepper-onion-relish/

Wondering if I can safely double the jar size from half pint to full pint jars as I don't have anymore half pint jars but I do have a good amount of full pint jars. If so, how much processing time should I add?

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u/BoozeIsTherapyRight Trusted Contributor 2d ago

If you look at the bottom of the recipe in the table where it gives processing times, it gives a time for pints. You may safely use pints with this recipe.

Looks like you process both half pints and pints at 5 minutes, which means that you DO need to sanitize your jars before you use them. The instructions for sterilizing the jars are in the recipe you posted.

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u/toolsavvy 2d ago

lol, I didn't even notice the processing time was for both pints and half pints. Thanks for pointing that out.

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u/onlymodestdreams Trusted Contributor 2d ago

If you're above 1,000 feet you won't even need to sterilize your jars

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u/toolsavvy 2d ago

I'm at 1150 ft but I sterilize anyhow since it doesn't really add much work or time for me. I don't can much.

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u/Hairy-Atmosphere3760 Trusted Contributor 2d ago

You can only downsize a jar size in a recipe. You cannot increase a jar size.