Canning/Preserving is a great way to stretch your bottom line when it comes to saving money. You can easily buy fruits and vegetables in season and in bulk, and work on canning them in order to have fresh fruits and veggies any season out of the year. Some of the ways to preserve foods and goods go beyond just produce. You can preserve juices as well by freezing them. You can try canning on hearty fruits and vegetables like apples, pears, peaches and tomatoes and kale. However freezing works best for berries, fruits and bananas. The recipes for canned and preserved fruits are endless and you can use them just as if you were using fresh ripe products. The best way to use the preserved are as jams and jellies but using them in smoothies and fruit pies are an viable option as well as sauces. The possibilities are endless and you can insure that your family has access to tasty produce year round!
Using just a few ingredients, you can create the tasty snack that is pickled celery. It’s tangy, crunchy, and the perfect addition to egg salad, potato salad, and your charcuterie board array. If you’ve never heard of pickled celery before, you’re not alone - depending on where you’re from. In Keep Reading
What do you do on days when you're craving a delicious and satisfying lunch or dinner dish but don't have time to cook? There's nothing better than homemade Canned Beef Stew! Canning a stew chock full of savory meat and tender veggies in jars is so easy and convenient. You'll never go back to Keep Reading
Looking for a delicious way to preserve your strawberries? Here’s how to make strawberry jam with full canning instructions It’s such a classic treat, and tastes perfect on your morning toast. With spring coming on, this is the perfect time to make sure you know how to make strawberry jam. I also Keep Reading
Meat preservation is a key skill for the every day life of any homesteader, and canning pork is no different. This is a skill that is used primarily in the winter time for us. It’s pretty cool how different types of canning and preserving have their own seasons. Home canned chicken tends to be a Keep Reading
Orange jam is a fantastic, and easy way to preserve the winter bounty of citrus fruit to enjoy all year long! With the addition of warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, This recipe is packed with flavor, and perfect for topping for toast on a chilly morning. Is orange jam the same as Keep Reading
If you love apples and want to try making something unique, this apple jam recipe is just what you’re looking for! Every fall and winter, I enjoy preserving apples by canning in a variety of ways. Apples are so versatile! You could can them by themselves to preserve maximum versatility, Keep Reading
Winter is jerky-making season, and you will love this pork jerky recipe for its satisfying flavor and that you only need six ingredients - including the pork. Jerky isn’t just for hunters; although I’ll be honest, old-fashioned deer jerky is where I started out, as I’m sure many of us Keep Reading
If you’re itching to make some homemade snacks, this spicy beef jerky recipe will really hit the spot for you! When I was a kid, we mostly made deer jerky. Since we lived in an area surrounded by logging company land who’s business model included letting hunters hunt on it, my dad was able to get a Keep Reading
I know it sounds crazy, but yes! You can make bacon jerky! And it’s darrrrn delicious. You start with that crazy addictive bacon flavor, and add a marinade that takes it up a notch, and it turns into a snack you just can’t put down. Why bacon jerky? Well, because it’s tasty for one. Secondly, Keep Reading
Do you have some pumpkin puree leftover from Thanksgiving? Try this pumpkin jam recipe! It’s very similar to Amish pumpkin butter, with canning instructions as well! This pumpkin jam is warm and comforting thanks to the cinnamon and spices, with a bit of bright citrus flavor from the orange Keep Reading
