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using jiffy mix for casing layer, have a question on sterilization
    #8843389 - 08/28/08 06:48 PM (15 years, 6 months ago)

I bought as many bags of jiffy mix as i could before the season is gone. I am about to do some casings tonight and was wondering how sterile jiffy mix is right out the bag?????

    Does it matter if i use distilled water or tap water?

    if not, does the jiffy mix still have to be sterilized?

    If it does need to be sterilized which is the preferred way?

        a. microwave 5 minutes wait then another 5 minutes? (used that one in the past and did not get contams till the 4th flush..)

        b. using the pressure cooker? if so, how do you use the pc with jiffy mix.. would i place jiffy mix in quart mason jars and put lids on without holes and pc like that or do the lids need holes and then aluminum foil ? how long to pc them and at what psi?

        c. boiling the jiffy mix in quart jars in a big pot for 10 or so minutes?

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Re: using jiffy mix for casing layer, have a question on sterilization [Re: tony8404]
    #8850867 - 08/30/08 01:54 AM (15 years, 6 months ago)

The recommended way for casing layer material is pasteurization not sterilization. Doing so is more like option c. You keep your jiffy  mix at 140F for one hour.

Look here for more info
http://www.mushroomvideos.com/Casing-Layer-Preparation


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