Nancy Swanson

Thanks Leigh. I’m surprised you didn’t get some fails with the bone broth. Have you used them with meat or fish?
I think that, because they are loose during processing, stuff (grease, blueberry seeds etc,) can get around the rubber and prevent sealing.
Has anyone tried tightening them down like the regular lids?  Maybe exploding jars?

I have been using Tattler lids for years. I have good success with jams and water bath stuff (tomato sauce, fruit, apple sauce etc.).  I have terrible success (high failure rate on seals) for pressure canner stuff (meat and fish).  
I have thought this is because the method for canning with these lids is to not tighten them down until AFTER processing.  The lids need to be loose enough to allow for pressure release during processing. Not a problem for fruit and vegetables, but I think the fat in the meat and fish is getting around the rubber gasket when the pressure is releasing during processing. I think that’s why they are not sealing (I get about half fails—too much for expensive product).
Other people have said they have good experiences with water bath and not so good with pressure. But no one has talked about this being the issue.
Anyone out there can weigh in?
I too have found lids expensive and hard to come by. But do not want to re-use lids for meat.  

I have been using Tattler lids for years. I have good success with jams and water bath stuff (tomato sauce, fruit, apple sauce etc.).  I have terrible success (high failure rate on seals) for pressure canner stuff (meat and fish).  
I have thought this is because the method for canning with these lids is to not tighten them down until AFTER processing.  The lids need to be loose enough to allow for pressure release during processing. Not a problem for fruit and vegetables, but I think the fat in the meat and fish is getting around the rubber gasket when the pressure is releasing during processing. I think that’s why they ate not sealing (I get about half fails—too much for expensive product).
Other people have said they have good experiences with water bath and not so hood with pressure. But no one has talked about this being the issue.
Anyone out there can weigh in?
I too have found lids expensive and hard to come by. But do not want to re-use lids for meat.  

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Hi Derek,

E-mail I sent to you was returned with the following message: Recipient address rejected: aol.com

I think that means AOL is rejecting my message.  

thanks,
Nancy

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Looks like Malva arborea
http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-tree-mallow-lavatera-arborea-malva-arborea-malva-eriocalyx-in-flower-80238659.html
https://garden.org/plants/view/77464/Tree-Mallow-Malva-arborea/

Whatever the method, make it swift and sure. Say a prayer.  Hold the space. It's best if the animal doesn't know what's coming (as in shooting).  If turning the turkey upside down and cutting the throat, make sure your knife is razor sharp.   A friend did this with a dull knife once and it wasn't pretty.  If you shoot, make sure you kill it on the first try and have a care where the bullet might end up if it goes straight through.  It's always hard but if it's quick and painless it's not so bad.  If the animal gets spooked and freaks out, wait for another day.  And not just for the animal's sake. I think if they get upset they release hormones such as adrenaline and whatnot which will then be in the meat.