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Want to learn to safely preserve food at home? Join Master Preservers Anna Cash and Jenny Gomes as they teach you all the ins and outs of canning, from water bath canning, to steam canning, to pressure canning. You’ll learn tested, up-to-date techniques that work for a modern, busy home. Each episode will cover a specific topic relevant to food preservation such as canning equipment, excellent recipe choices for both beginner and intermediate canners, and even other methods of food preservation such as dehydration, fermentation, and freeze drying. Friends and food preservation enthusiasts Anna and Jenny will guide you expertly and share laughs along the way.
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Anna and Jenny talk about how to acidify recipes, and how to safely swap citric acid, lemon juice, and vinegar. Thank you to listener Amy for her excellent question! Here’s the link to the articles that we reference: Jenny’s printable acid guide: https://thedomesticwildflower.com/acid-and-canning/ https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/how-do-i-can-tomatoes/tomato-acidification-directions/ Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The P...
Anna and Jenny talk about how to preserve apricots including making jams, conserves, fruit leather and more. Stay tuned for new episodes every Wednesday! Here’s the link to the articles that we reference: https://ucanr.edu/sites/default/files/2020-06/327922.pdf Here’s the link https://extension.psu.edu/lets-preserve-peaches-apricots-nectarines#:~:text=Mix%20and%20dissolve%202%C2%BD%20cups,Seal%2C%20label%2C%20and%20freeze. Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/pe...
Anna and Jenny talk about how to preserve apricots including freezing, canning, acidifying them to retain color with ascorbic acid, and pureeing. Stay tuned for next week Here’s the link to the articles that we reference: https://ucanr.edu/sites/default/files/2020-06/327922.pdf Here’s the link https://extension.psu.edu/lets-preserve-peaches-apricots-nectarines#:~:text=Mix%20and%20dissolve%202%C2%BD%20cups,Seal%2C%20label%2C%20and%20freeze. Support the show Help support the show here:...
Anna and Jenny talk about how to can all the things you may need for Taco Tuesdays including corn, beans, tomatoes, ground beef or chicken or wild game(!), tomatillos, and more. Here’s the link to preserving info all about tomatillos: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/food/preservation/preserving-tomatillos Crushed Tomatoes Recipe https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pnw-300-canning-tomatoes-tomato-products#styles Canning Beans Recipes https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/em-9435-pr...
Perfectly Preserved Podcast episode show notes season 3 episode 109 How to Be an Expert at Picking Fruit for Preserving Anna and Jenny talk about how to know if the fruit you’re picking is ripe or not. They share their best tips for picking fruit from trees and best tools (ladders/apple pickers & hooks/baskets (ice cream buckets, coffee cans with strings, lumbar pack! Backpacks on front, etc), choosing underripe fruit, bring the stems with the fruit to get them to last so much longer,&n...
Perfectly Preserved Podcast episode show notes season 3 episode 109 How to Use Canned Tomatoes | Our Favorite Canned Tomato Recipes Anna and Jenny talk about how tomatoes require acidification and the conditions that result in a lower acid tomato. They discuss their favorite ways of using canned tomatoes, and their favorite recipes. Hosted by Master Food Preservers Anna Cash and Jenny Gomes New episodes every Wednesday! Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypres...
In this episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Master Food Preservers Anna and Jenny discuss all the tools that make preserving the uber versatile tomato easier. We also discuss peeling tomatoes as well as peaches, and share some encouragement for a younger canner. Hand food mill - Oxo brand Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recip...
Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna! $10 Canning Lesson $40 Full Lesson These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast....
So many great ideas for charcuterie boards for Father's Day. Whether the father or father figure in your life enjoys meats and cheeses, breakfast in bed, or pickled products, we have great ideas. Recipes in the episode can be found at https://nchfp.uga.edu/ Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanni...
Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna! $10 Canning Lesson $40 Full Lesson These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast....
Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna! $10 Canning Lesson $40 Full Lesson These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast....
Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna! $10 Canning Lesson $40 Full Lesson These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast....
If you’re considering selling your preserves at a market or want tips on how to speed up your canning process, then we have the episode for you! On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, Anna is back to divulge all of her tips and tricks that make canning more manageable, no matter the volume. Anna is nearly through her mission to make over 3,000 jars of jam for a local Christmas market. You’ll hear how it’s going and all the ins and outs of this crazy endeavor. She offers advice o...
Cracked jars and under processed food sound like a canner’s nightmare, right? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we dive into how to keep jars warm before processing. Jenny explains why you must warm your jars before filling them, and why the best warming method depends on your personal circumstances. She’ll walk you through the most time-efficient ways to warm your jars whether you’re steam canning, water bath canning, or pressure canning. You’ll also be surprised to learn ...
Is it time to phone a friend with your latest canning struggle? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we help a dear listener with her problematic pressure canner. While we wish it weren’t true, not all pressure canners are created equal. Jenny deep dives into the Barton pressure canner user manual and product specifications. You’ll hear where this particular pressure canner and its manufacturer fall short. Her discussion gives listeners a tale of caution when selecting new canning e...
Are you in search of a pressure canning appliance that can do it all? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss kitchen appliances that are marketed for pressure canning. Jenny discusses the technical differences between pressure canners, pressure cookers, and electric pressure cookers. You’ll learn the capabilities of a pressure canner that allow it to safely preserve shelf-stable food. Tune in as Jenny debunks the use of Instant Pots or other electric pressure cookers as pre...
Ready to spice up your meals and share the love with homemade condiments? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss how to can hot sauce, BBQ sauce, and other condiments. Jenny clears the air of misinformation to bring you safe and tested recipes for your most-loved sauces. Listen to be in the know on how to select suitable tomatoes and vinegar for these products. You’ll learn how to safely modify a hot sauce or BBQ sauce recipe without lowering the acidity. You also won’t wan...
It’s time to further your homesteading skills and diversify your pantry with a crash course in preserving wild game! On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss how to pressure wild game. Jenny shares her first-hand experience with preserving buck as her very first pressure canning endeavor. She discusses the benefits of pressure canning wild game, including meat tenderness and improved flavor. You’ll learn the pros and cons of raw packing versus hot packing your meat and the be...
If you’re interested in preserving all things from our oceans, rivers, lakes, and streams, it’s time to tune in. On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss how to pressure can seafood. We share why seafood must be pressure canned and how to handle it for safe preservation. Find out what ingredients to add to preserve seafood’s taste and texture, and steps to take to ensure a tight seal when dealing with fatty fish. You’ll also learn the ins and outs of canning salmon, tuna, cra...
With apples in abundance, it’s time to make the most of them by using every last drop. On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss how to make and preserve apple cider at home. You’ll learn what tools you need for a smooth apple cider making process, and which apples are best for apple cider. Jenny also shares advice for using every last bit of your apples like a true food preservationist and how to pasteurize your cider while maintaining the fresh taste. You’ll also learn...
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