Learn how to can your favorite foods using a pressure canner or the water bath canning method.
Qualities to Consider When Choosing Potatoes for Canning When selecting potatoes for canning, it’s essential to consider certain factors. This way, you’ll get the best results in terms of flavor, […]
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever opened your canning cabinet and thought, “I’m tired of making the same old jam and pickles every single year.” Just being real, water bath
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After my first big canning season, I had rows and rows of beautiful jars lining my pantry shelves. They looked Pinterest-perfect sitting there. But here’s the embarrassing truth—I barely touched
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Picture this. It’s 5:30 p.m., you’re exhausted from work, the kids are asking what’s for dinner for the third time, and you walk to your pantry to find five glorious
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Peace of mind starts with preparation. Whether you’re new to pressure canning or you’ve been preserving food for years, safety should always come first. As stewards of our home pantries,
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When you grow 100 pounds of onions in the hot humid South like we do, you have to preserve them fast or lose them all. But canning caramelized onions? That’s
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The National Center for Home Food Preservation released updated guidelines on June 25th, 2025 regarding the use of broth and stock concentrates in canning recipes. If you do any home
New Canning Guidelines for Broth Concentrates: What You Need to Know Read More ⇨
When I first heard “balsamic onion jam,” I thought it sounded way too fancy for our kitchen. But y’all, this simple canning recipe has completely changed how I think about
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Waiting until you have enough strawberries for a full batch of jam can feel like a losing game. You’re watching those precious berries ripen faster than you can eat them,
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Let’s be honest—I used to toss carrot tops to the chickens without a second thought. Those peach peels? Straight to the compost. Onion tops? Gone. Cabbage outer leaves? You guessed
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If you’ve been with us a while, you know we love canning around here. But canning isn’t just about putting up food for fun—it’s a powerful way to steward your
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Today’s recipe is one that’s been requested over and over—and for good reason. It’s sweet, tangy, versatile, and once you try it, you’ll wonder how your pantry ever got by
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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by preserving garden tomatoes—especially when they come in faster than you can keep up—this one’s for you. Today, I’m sharing our long-promised tomato preservation system—the
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When strawberry season hits, I’m the kind of person who fills every basket and bucket I can find. There’s something about those ruby red berries, warm from the sun and
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Today we’re walking through one of our absolute favorite broth recipes: homemade onion broth. This golden, flavorful broth has been a go-to in our kitchen for years, but until now,
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When I first started canning, I made the classic beginner’s mistake: I made way too many jams and jellies. Don’t get me wrong … opening my pantry door and seeing
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I’m thrilled to bring you a salsa recipe that has been years in the making. This mild salsa is perfect for those who prefer a gentler flavor without the heat
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Roasted tomato sauce is a delicious and versatile addition to any pantry—ideal for pasta dishes, pizzas, and more. This recipe not only brings out the rich, smoky flavors of roasted
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Making your own plum jam is a wonderful way to preserve the vibrant flavors of summer. In today’s post, we’ll guide you through the process of creating and canning this
Pickled okra is a delightful, tangy treat that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or a unique addition to your favorite dishes. Its crisp texture and zesty flavor make
