Do you source your fruits and vegetables from your farm or buy in bulk to get the best rates? Are you looking for ways to preserve them, so they last way past their shelf life? Try canning them – canned food can be kept safe for a very long time as it is impervious to contamination. This way, you can have flavorsome, nutrient-rich food anytime you please. Each canned item can last for at least several years, depending on the... more »
What Foods Can You Can? A Guide To Food Canning!
How To Can Salsa – Salsa Recipe For Canning
Having pre-made canned salsa in your pantry can be a huge lifesaver, especially if you have unexpected guests or your friends decide to crash at your place at the last moment. Take out a jar and use it as a dip with tortilla chips or make burrito bowls for your family and friends! However, if you want the perfect salsa available anytime you need it, you’ll have to learn how to prepare and can it the right way. Here’s how... more »
Canning Strawberry Jam: A How To Guide
Many people are now discovering the joys of canning their favorite foods and concoctions. Whether it’s preserving fresh garden produce, jams and jellies, canning is an old method that can help keep these foods safe and edible for a very long time. And canning their homemade strawberry jams is a favorite project for many food enthusiasts. It is quite simple to do and only takes a couple of hours, but the results can be rewarding. There’s something about a jar... more »
Does Spaghetti Sauce Need To Be Pressure Canned?
For us, the weekends aren’t complete without a spectacular serving of spaghetti and meatballs. It’s a favorite for millions of Americans, and for good reason – it’s easy to make and looks good no matter how you serve it! The traditional Italian spaghetti sauce is an integral part of this recipe. Sure you can get some off-the-shelf sauce, add it to your dish and call it a day, but where’s the fun in that? Besides, there is something about homemade... more »
How Do You Keep Peaches From Turning Brown When Canned?
Nothing can beat eating a fresh peach plucked right from the tree; juicy and warm that hits you with all the flavors of summer. However, peach season only runs from May to September, which doesn’t give us much time to enjoy this fruit. But hey, you can always slice up the peaches well ahead of time, and then freeze or can them to ensure their freshness for a long time. The trouble is that once picked, peaches can go bad... more »
