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7 Tips for Making the Best Salsa for Canning

8 Sep at 2:03 pm

Looking for the best salsa for canning? These seven tips will show you how to create flavorful, safe, and shelf-stable jars of salsa at home. From roasting tomatoes and peppers to experimenting with fresh herbs, fruit variations, and acidity swaps, you’ll discover simple ways to safely customize salsa for canning.…

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Stock Your Pantry with Complete Meal Solutions: Meals in a Jar for Long-Term Storage

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3 Sep at 4:31 pm

Meals in a Jar give you complete, shelf-stable meals you can stock today and serve anytime. This guide shows you how to stock your pantry with complete meal solutions for long-term food storage—from menu planning and pantry meal prep to pressure canning basics that produce balanced, ready-to-heat entrées in one…

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Popular Meals in a Jar Recipes for Canning

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10 Jun at 12:30 pm

Meals in a jar recipes are becoming a go-to option for families, homesteaders, and meal preppers who want to make dinnertime easier with wholesome, ready-made meals. These quick dinner solutions aren’t just convenient—they also allow you to store long-term food and stock your emergency food supply with jars filled with…

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Similarities and Differences in Pressure Canners

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14 May at 12:03 pm

There are two primary types of pressure canners used in home food preservation: digital electric pressure canners and traditional stovetop models. While both achieve the high temperatures necessary to safely preserve low-acid foods, they differ in heat regulation, user control, processing consistency, and capacity. Stovetop canners offer manual control over…

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The 10 Most Popular Canning Recipes

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3 Feb at 11:17 am

Discover the 10 most popular canning recipes loved by home canners worldwide. From hearty soups and savory meals to festive jams and nourishing broths, these tried-and-true recipes have been tested, trusted, and shared thousands of times. Perfect for beginners and seasoned preservers alike, this collection highlights the recipes that deliver…

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Pressure Canning Fruit versus Water Bathing

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5 Jan at 6:24 pm

Curious whether you should pressure can or water bath your fruit? Many home canners believe pressure canning makes fruit mushy or dull in color, but that’s not the case when done correctly. This article breaks down the key differences between pressure canning fruit and water bathing—covering processing times, temperature control,…

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The Ultimate New Year Canning Kitchen Upgrade

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1 Jan at 12:22 pm

A Tool for Food Security, Sustainability, and Family Connection In a world where food costs are rising and supply chains are unpredictable, canning is a proactive step toward food security. By preserving fresh, local, or homegrown ingredients, you can reduce food waste, avoid harmful additives, and ensure your family has…

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Finding Connection One Jar at A Time

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21 Nov 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to connect with family and friends can be challenging. We often get caught up in our daily routines, leaving little room for the moments that truly matter. As someone who has always cherished the simplicity and tradition of home-cooked meals, I’ve found a way…

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Why did my Borscht soup turn orange?

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18 Feb 2024

What is Borscht and its Culinary History? Borscht is a traditional Eastern European soup that is particularly associated with Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, and other Slavic cuisines. It is typically made with beetroots as a primary ingredient, which gives the soup its characteristic deep red color. However, variations of borscht exist,…

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Canning Lid Failure Test

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9 Feb 2022

In the past two years, learning the art and craft of home canning has really gained interest across the globe. With this surge of new interest, many suppliers could not keep up with demand. Couple this with a downturn in the economy, logistical issues and the cost of raw materials…

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