Why I can so much food and how I got started
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Hello, I began canning in 2020 and also started growing some of my own produce and berries. I will be 70 this year so I really feel that it is never too late to learn something new. I especially like canning meals in a jar. I was also so afraid of the pressure canner at first but now it is no different than any other appliance I have. Every time I hear of some kind of food recall, it makes me more determined to continue growing my own and very grateful that I got started when I did. Keep up the good work.
thanks for sharing! So many people are afraid of pressure canning but it is so freeing to be able to use it to make meals.
Hi, I same as you but in Southeastern PA in USA, in 2020 realized I needed to do something better. I started small, making my own Laundry Detergent, then I got into the canning concept but don't have the land to have a garden, so I researched my local farmers and went out to meet them to make sure they weren't being compromised by Government. I then had 5 local within 45 minute drive for my meats and Veggies. I bought all the equipment and invested in Cast Iron. I also have a glass top stove and to this day I struggle with the temp so I decided at that point to preserve and store all the dry goods I purchased in hopes of canning them. Beans, Pasta Flour, Salt etc. the list is endless. I began store smaller quantities in Mylar bags and food storage along with water. I continue to try to get the hang of my Stove as I bought both Water Bath and Pressure Canner, and I created a shopping store in my basement, though it's not ideal for canning products as it gets wet and sometimes floods. I have a dehumidifier, but my home is a 1930 built and my area is very wet. No closet space so my dining room holds all my canning pots. It's a struggle even to make Ghee for me. Everything in my basement is 2 pallets up. Thank you for being real. I relate. My goal was to be able to help my neighbors in case of need and to keep myself and my furry safe. I have my Furry and I taken care of and if dry good are needed I can supply my neighbors, and I have multiple cooking sources if the SHTF, but all require them to cook. I feel like I am spinning my wheels, but God has guided me on what I could afford. Be safe and well and your very calming.
Yes. If you enjoy it, do it. I love having the product in the basement on those nights I don't feel like cooking. " Honey, go downstairs and get something for dinner." Love it. So does he.
How cool! I've just learned the joys of canning meats, soups and stews, and now, only the lack of jars tends to slow down the process. 😀 Friends always ask "HOW can you make jelly in February?" Well, I can make jelly when I find great deals on fruits, and I keep a stock of pectin on hand.
In the middle of winter I will make hubby strawberry jam with the frozen berries from the supermarket. And you don't need the pectin - there is a sweet spot when you hit 220F on a thermometer when the jam will set perfectly. And to be honest, if I make apple sauce I will cover the cores and peels with water and simmer, strain and use the juice for jelly. I end up with a couple of jars of jelly for the cost of the sugar. @@rachelwickart275
@@rachelwickart275 I can peaches, plums, cherries and berries that we grow, and when I want some really good jam, with low sugar, I grab a jar and use Pomona Pectin. It tastes really fresh done that way and it only takes five minutes.
@@preppernut Bet those jewel-like colors look pretty on your shelves!
I did the same with my canning -- some in the basement, and a great deal of it upstairs under my kitchen table! It works, but it's starting to become a mild obsession. With the kids mostly on their own, I have to learn how to downsize. 😀
as long as you eat or give away all the food, and it doesn't spoil, I don't see a problem 😂
@@ChristinaOurWoodHome Hubby HAD noticed we'd been having an "uptick in the dinner parties" lately. 😉
Hi Christine, your multiple rows of jars look great! I didn’t realize there are pressure canners specifically for glass top stoves. I have one too. I would love to get back into canning, it has been probably 35 years since I have done any. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Robin, I didn't know that either until I started doing research! The canner bottoms are actually designed differently for coil versus smooth top stoves, to allow for a consistent heat. My husband bought my new canner on Amazon, and I'd be happy to share the link if you're interested.
@@ChristinaOurWoodHome Definitely!
Enjoyed the video 😊
Just yesterday I was planning out the canning I'd like to do this year. God willing, it will be a productive year in the garden with lots of food put by!
I wish you lots of success🧡
Wow! You certainly are organized! Good luck to you. 😄
@@rachelwickart275 Thank you.
im doing the same!..I have 1/2 acre garden with over 50 fruit trees ...Ive been buying jars since xmas!🤣
I can a lot of ready made meals like pot roast, chile, lots of meats. My future self loves the canned foods to include lots of soups.