Canning

If you scroll too long in social media canning groups, you will likely see the term “dry canning” or “oven canning.” There seems to be some confusion surrounding these terms. […]

Today’s post was inspired by some questions I’ve seen about re-canning store-bought foods. Plenty of people are interested in canning and food preservation but don’t garden, or it’s too expensive

Today, we’re pressure canning herbed potatoes using a recipe from the Ball Book of Canning. This particular recipe falls under their “Simple One Jar Meals” section, which I absolutely love.

Today, we are excited to share with you a delicious recipe for canning Brunswick stew. This hearty dish has quickly become one of our absolute favorite quick lunches and suppers.

Today we’re diving into the wonderful world of canning beans. Canning beans is a great way to stock up on this versatile pantry staple—and save money while doing it. In

If you’ve ever questioned the guideline to NOT reuse canning lids, you’re in the right place. If you’ve been with us for a while, you know that I research everything.

Uh-oh … You opened your canning jar, and there are black spots on the underside of the lid. What is it? More importantly, is your canned food still safe to

Before I started canning, I had never head of Clear Jel. It wasn’t until I wanted to can apple pie filling that I first heard the term. Turns out, Clear

If you plan on making your own jam or jelly, you need to know about pectin. In this post, we’ll talk about a few options and share the type of

For quite a while, I thought Clear Jel and Sure Jell were interchangeable. Boy, was I wrong! While there are substitutes for Clear Jel, pectin is not one of them.

I was always curious what the difference was between preserves and jam, but it wasn’t important enough to me to go ask someone about it. Haha! When I got into

Mmm. Strawberry jam is one of our top 3 favorite flavors. I don’t know why it took me so long to can our own strawberry jam, but this recipe was

Canning chicken stock is a wonderful way to make your food dollar stretch. A whole bird—or even a bag of thighs or leg quarters—can provide more than just meat. You’re

Imagine being able to whip up a batch of coleslaw in less than 5 minutes. Canned coleslaw makes it possible! Now, we can’t can coleslaw in its traditional form with

Blueberry jam is such a welcome change from the usual strawberry or grape. This recipe in particular, with its hint of vanilla and cinnamon, is simply delightful. Why You Might

Pickling cucumbers is a fantastic way to preserve their freshness, making them last longer while adding a tangy flavor that many people love. It’s a simple process that has been