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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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We’re all about making sure preserves are both safe and delicious! On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss the pH level of canning recipes and how to be sure that what you’re making is safe. We cover the ins and outs of pH levels in canning, so that you confidently know if you should water bath, steam can, or pressure can a given recipe. You’ll also learn why pH testing strips have limitations in canning and why a pH meter is a better tool. We also discuss why you can a...
Preserving is in the headlines, and we’re here for it! On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we cover the news on George Washington’s preserved cherries and offer inspiration for how to incorporate cherries into your preserving this summer. We bring you all the fun details on the discovery of preserved fruit at George Washington’s Mt. Vernon, including how it was found, how it was preserved, and why it may have been left behind. You’ll hear how this discovery is informing anthro...
On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we share how to pickle eggs. This episode is filled with the pickled egg process from start to finish, amazing tips for perfect egg texture, and the chit-chat you asked for!We cover how to properly store and serve pickled eggs so you can identify safe bar offerings. We also teach you how to select eggs to pickle, the steps to take to avoid rubbery or hard pickled eggs, and how to boil your eggs so that they peel beautifully. You’ll be inspired wi...
It’s time to get into summer mode with crisp homemade pickles! On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we dive into how to make the most crisp pickles and other preserves. This episode covers all of the common additives used to make crisp preserves, so you can choose the best one for you. We cover why pickling lime is now considered a subpar additive and how it can lead to botulism. You’ll also learn why calcium chloride is a great choice for crisp preserves and how to use it with...
If you have a baby in your life who you want to make nutritious food for, then this is just the episode for you. On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss how to make canned baby food. This episode is perfect for you if you want to take the reins to know what’s in your baby food and how it was produced. We cover how homemade canned baby food differs from store bought baby food. This includes how to safely can purees, which foods need to be pressure canned in chunks, and h...
Wondering where canned goods fall on the health scale? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss how to make your canned foods as healthy as possible.We cover ways you can add nourishing foods to your pantry by canning. You’ll learn about which organic foods you can can to reduce your pesticide exposure, how pressure-canned beans and meat are nutrient dense pantry staples, and why canned tomatoes are our most valued item. We also discuss ways canned foods can be unhealthy and ...
On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss how to get ready for the canning season. Grab your pen and paper! This episode is full of our most helpful tips to set yourself up for a successful canning season.We cover how to spring clean your kitchen for canning and take a canning inventory. You’ll also hear what you can do now to lower your canning expenses and how to maintain your pressure canner. Jenny shares her favorite canning books for recipe inspiration, and Anna covers ho...
Does high sugar content have you down about canned goods? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we dive into canning with low sugar or no sugar.We cover every option for lightening up or eliminating the sugar in your canning recipes. You’ll learn how to use fruit juice, how to substitute sugar for honey, and how artificial sweeteners affect a recipe. We also share our experience with Pamona’s Pectin in low-sugar recipes. Use these tips to try on new healthy recipes or lighten up...
Glass jars and shipping aren’t always the best match, but we have some helpful secrets to share. On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we teach you everything you need to know about how to ship canned goods.We share our very best tips, including how to make the shipping cost more reasonable and the best material to keep jars from breaking. Anna tells why she always puts each jar through a drop test, and Jenny shares ways to make the jars you send extra special. You’ll also hear our b...
Ready to take your preservation skills beyond jars? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we share how to cold smoke bacon and discuss other forms of meat preservation.Anna is here to give all the secrets she learned in her recent cold smoked bacon class, allowing you to learn from her experience. She walks through the process of cold smoking bacon from start to finish and explains why it’s superior to store-bought bacon. We also cover guidelines for preserving other meats including ...
Summer is around the corner, meaning every canner is making grand plans for canning season. On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, Anna and Jenny are together to share what they’re excited to preserve this summer.Join in on our enthusiasm for the canning season! Anna shares how a drip system will revolutionize both her garden and preservation plans, and Jenny explains why bone broth and tomato sauce are on her must-do list. You’ll also hear what went well last year that we...
Spring is in the air, and we’re here to help you embrace every bit of it! On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we cover how to make jellies and more with wildflowers, herbs, and evergreens.We share the key components of flower petal canning recipes and why each ingredient is necessary to make a safe and delicious product. Anna shares her dreams of making spruce tip jelly and Jenny talks about her crack at making violet jelly. You’ll learn how to preserve jellies, syrups, and juices ...
On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we’re diving into the history of food preservation. With so much noise around what’s safe and what’s not, we’re stepping in to share how canning has evolved and what canning recommendations have stood the test of time.Our discussion will turn you into the canning history buff you’ve always wanted to be. We talk about the invention of the mason jar, canning practices throughout WWI and WWII, and how industrial canning came to be. You’ll also learn...
Drumroll, please! Today marks the grand release of The Pressure Canning Cookbook, written by your host, Jenny Gomes. In this episode, Anna and Jenny offer a preview of this amazing pressure canning resource.Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie to the world of pressure canning, this cookbook is your ticket to preserving perfection. With Jenny’s crystal clear instructions, you'll confidently navigate the pressure canning process like a culinary maestro. The variety of recipes included will...
Jenny’s new cookbook, The Pressure Canning Cookbook, launches on April 2nd, which calls for celebration with our listeners! Tune in to hear all the details on what we’re doing and how you can join the fun.The Pressure Canning Cookbook launch events are as follows:Live pressure canning class- Join us for an evening of good company and pressure canning. Learn how to make Jenny’s navy bean chicken chili. You’ll leave with your own jar of soup and a copy of Jenny’s new book! April 5th a...
Canning has many benefits, one of which is the opportunity to build community around a hobby you love. Does canning currently provide you with community? Listen in to hear our best advice for creating community through canning.We’ll walk you through what we’ve done to enjoy a community centered around canning and share ideas for how you can do the same. We offer ideas on how to learn how to can, types of canning gatherings you can put on, and how to teach canning classes. You’ll also hear how...
If you find yourself wavering on a recipe’s safety or questioning if that home-canned gift from the neighbor is safe to eat, this is the episode for you! On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss if sealed is the same as preserved. This episode will teach you what to look for in a safe canning recipe and how to make sure items you’re gifted or purchase are fit to consume. We cover what constitutes a safely-preserved and ready to enjoy food product. You’l...
Looking to bring some heat to your next gathering with a delicious homemade preserve? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we teach you how to make pepper jelly.Pepper jelly is a versatile spread, and we share our favorite ways to enjoy it. We also discuss that method of adding butter to jelly, why we personally don’t add butter, and how it affects your finished product. You’ll learn about processing times for pepper jelly, how to use pectin, Anna’s tried and true method...
Take advantage of fresh winter citrus and can along with us! On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we’re putting the spotlight on curds. Curds are a delightful item to make and preserve, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know to make citrus curds yourself. We share the variety of ways to use curd from adding it to yogurt to making tarts, and what makes it different from other home-canned goods. You’ll learn what ingredients are included in a safe and tested ...
Look no further if you’re interested in learning more about pressure canning and adding fresh pressure canning recipes to your kitchen! This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Jenny tells all about her pressure canning cookbook and the process of writing it. You’ll hear from Jenny about what led her to writing this cookbook and the behind the scenes of writing a food preservation book. Jenny discusses all she put into the book to support readers with pressure canning through clarit...
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