in the previous post, I was typing on the kindle which is a PITA so I didn't explain a lot. In case you haven't submitted your samples yet, or for others who may read this-
I would suggest writing up your recipes and processes using the HFH method of processing and let them come back to you if they want something further.
Here is a basic outline of how the PA's like the recipes presented-
Recipe Ingredients- Everything noted by WEIGHT, including liquids if you can. But don't worry too much about the liquids if they are in cups or gallons.
All the other ingredients should be by gram weight. Don't say "bring to boil", make note of temperature "bring up to 212F and gently simmer for 20 minutes". Don't just say 1# carrots, note if they are fresh, frozen, canned, dried.
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(random made-up recipe)
454g fresh trimmed carrots
250g fresh trimmed onions
25g dried habanero powder
20g fresh peeled garlic
15g frozen shredded ginger in water
1 cup pineapple juice(bottled)
2 cups apple cider vinegar
10g sea salt
Process-
wash/peel fresh carrots and dice using food chopper
wash/peel fresh onions and dice using food chopper
peel fresh garlic
Add fresh vegetables, ginger, salt, juice and vinegar to stock pot. Simmer at 212F for 45 minutes.
Run everything through a blender until smooth.
Return to clean stock pot and bring up to 200F.
Hold at 200F for 15 minutes.
Using a ladle and funnel, fill bottles one at a time, cap and immediately invert for 5 minutes or more.
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The PA may come back and want further explanation of an ingredient or process. They may want a list of what is in the bottled pineapple juice. Usually, if you have run your process by your local inspector, there won't be much to figure out.
This also brings up a side note-
If something like a bottled juice is used, make sure you are happy with the product and that you can get it and use it for a long time. Whatever the ingredients listed on the label of the juice are, they have to be printed on the sauce label. If the juice changes, the ingredients may change, which could be problem if the label doesn't list something.
Good Luck and Have Fun!!!
hope this helps~
SL