Another Massive Preservation Day! Let's Do THIS!

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  • @annabland1110
    @annabland1110 Рік тому +93

    I spent yesterday making “soup starters”….I did a bunch of vacuum sealed packages of carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and herbs for different soups and casseroles, and peppers, onions, and garlic for a quick start to chili, tacos, etc. I’ll be glad for quick easy garden fresh starts to winter meals!

    • @Amy19959
      @Amy19959 Рік тому +12

      I love this idea! Rather than freezing them all separately!

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Рік тому +16

      That is a fantastic idea!

    • @rachelmcgee6189
      @rachelmcgee6189 Рік тому +3

      I wish I had thought of that years ago.

    • @jchai1343
      @jchai1343 Рік тому

      Do you Blanche them ?

    • @piciponda
      @piciponda Рік тому

      I also do this, but not a lot as we are not a huge soup eaters.

  • @BakingHimani
    @BakingHimani Рік тому +193

    Omg perfect timing! I deep cleaned my kitchen, made some baked potato soup and have a loaf of bread in the oven. I sat down to take a break and this was just uploaded ❤ Hooray!

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Рік тому +27

      That is awesome! You got this!

    • @janw491
      @janw491 Рік тому +8

      I’m canning whole peeled tomatoes this year. Roma for whole tomatoes but San Marzano for sauce!

    • @karenshaffer4264
      @karenshaffer4264 Рік тому +16

      I've been watching you this past year & just wanted to let you know, I think you do an awesome job . I'm older but still like to can & garden. Not as much as I used to.We used to have over an acre in garden & I loved it. It was a lot of hard work but well worth it. I miss those days so much. It's good to see someone as young as you enjoy ing gardening & preserving like you do. . Keep up the good work & really enjoy your videos. God bless you & your family!😊😊😊

    • @China-Clay
      @China-Clay Рік тому +1

      So fun and so satisfying! ♥️

    • @donnamyers7274
      @donnamyers7274 4 місяці тому

      Can you share your recipe for Baked Potato Soup please. Sounds delicious! Thx😊

  • @carolynmills513
    @carolynmills513 Рік тому +68

    Becky, one of the reasons we love you so much is you keeping it real! I would be shocked if your kitchen was tidy after all the hard work you put into preserving your harvest. Hint on working corn...we shuck and cut off corn outside in a shady spot. Birds love any kernels that you don't get swept up. Another win, win, win.

    • @christinaapplegate5281
      @christinaapplegate5281 Рік тому +9

      Another hint/tip poor your hot sauce or liquid into a pitcher or anything with a spout so you’re not managing a dangerous pan full of hot sticky stuff that can burn you. It’s much easier to empty into one container and then neatly pour into jars. I set mine in the sink so splatter and spills go in for easy cleanup. Thank you Becky for all your efforts and advice. ❤

    • @donnarodriguez4755
      @donnarodriguez4755 Рік тому +4

      That is such a good idea - feed the birds AND get some fresh air. Thanks for sharing.

    • @KitchenFairy61
      @KitchenFairy61 Рік тому +1

      That's what she did last year. I think that it was just too hot outside to do it this year as she's been saying that the temperatures have been in the 100's, which is why she's been harvesting from her garden early in the morning.

  • @melissamccoy7962
    @melissamccoy7962 Рік тому +47

    "I have peanut butter fingers today" I just love you. Even when you have these marathons, you're (or you appear) calm and in control. And I think you meant to say butter fingers, which is why it's funny! Also, thank you SO MUCH for the constant content. It cannot be easy with your Son, garden, kitchen and so on. I don't know how you do it but I'm thankful you do!

  • @jacquespoulemer3577
    @jacquespoulemer3577 Рік тому +92

    Hello everyone, My mom said that she enjoyed tomato jam in Puerto Rico. It was a sweet jam so before you put the vinegar in it. They would use it like any other sugary jam.
    I don't know if i mentioned this before but whenever I make cornbread, I use the liquid from a can of corn with powdered milk (or powdered buttermilk) and i like the kernels mixed into the batter. It amplifies the corn flavor a lot.
    Becky your energy reminds me of my younger days 20s to 50s when I would spend and average of 40 hours a week working on recipes, preserving things and learning first the basics and then expanding into world cooking.
    Hugs to everyone Jim

    • @danniemcdonald7675
      @danniemcdonald7675 Рік тому +1

      I love "corny" corhbread, too. I never thought to mix the liquid with the buttermilk. Thanks for the tip.

    • @ALee-xf2vm
      @ALee-xf2vm Рік тому

      Wow, I'm going to try that cornbread!!! 😊

    • @jchai1343
      @jchai1343 Рік тому

      What a great idea!!

  • @karenbjorlin8955
    @karenbjorlin8955 Рік тому +10

    Becky, I wanted to let you know that the narrating you do as you are doing these tasks is extremely helpful. I like the way you tell us different ways it can be done, or why it has to be done a certain way. For those of us who are new to canning and food preserving, this kind of information is extremely helpful. You have an amazing amount of energy and not only is it educational, but it’s entertaining to watch you do all your food preservation.
    I have a presto Electric pressure canner which I use for both water bath and pressure canning. It’s really is satisfying to create some of the specialty food items and know that they’re made with organic, whole ingredients. You’re my inspiration!

  • @kathleenclark5877
    @kathleenclark5877 Рік тому +25

    What do you mean “we”, Becky? YOU are the one who is always doing the work. My back often aches just looking at the prospective projects you have lined up with one episode. You are a dynamo of epic proportions. Like others, however, you do inspire me to tackle much less ambitious projects now and again. Thank you!

  • @annabland1110
    @annabland1110 Рік тому +36

    If you don’t want to keep using towels in the bottom of your pot, you could arrange a bunch of canning lid rings in the bottom of the pot.

    • @kelsijackson1905
      @kelsijackson1905 Рік тому +3

      I also just saw something at Walmart yesterday that you can buy to use as well!

    • @artemisfowl66
      @artemisfowl66 Рік тому +1

      Tie the rings together with plastic ties to make the size you need

    • @lisawallace3124
      @lisawallace3124 Рік тому +2

      They also sell silicone "flowers" (I don't know what else to call it) that can go in the bottom of either wb or pc pots.

  • @justcallmesuzzie
    @justcallmesuzzie Рік тому +38

    I am loving watching you work in your kitchen and showing people the reality of working on your own in a kitchen preserving things and creating while showing the reality of what happens with the mess it makes. People need to know that projects like this are fun, productive, work, and messy. Viewers need to know that this IS your job as well as a way to feed your family. I can also tell you that canning green beans is a blessing in my house because one of my families favorites is green bean casserole and having them on the shelf makes it easy when they request it.

  • @susansutter336
    @susansutter336 Рік тому +2

    Thank you, Becky, for teaching me so much about canning. The abundance and wholesomeness of your canning products brightens my hope regarding self sustained living.

  • @beverleygrant3355
    @beverleygrant3355 Рік тому +46

    I love making compote with plums, blueberries and strawberries, you don’t need too much sugar as there is enough pectin in plums to thicken, jar and water bath .This is ideal for either pie filling, add to porridge or muesli

    • @krisirolfe4332
      @krisirolfe4332 Рік тому +6

      Or over vanilla ice cream 🍨

    • @judithburke1539
      @judithburke1539 Рік тому

      Ooooh, that sounds soooo yummy 😋😊!

    • @thomasapayne1
      @thomasapayne1 Рік тому +3

      I turn plums into pulp which resembles applesauce and make cake and sweet bread with it. Yum!

    • @danniemcdonald7675
      @danniemcdonald7675 Рік тому

      Sounds delicious. I bet it would be good as a cake filling or used like strawberry shortcake with whipped cream. Yum.

  • @momicha
    @momicha 24 дні тому

    Your face is so expressive and you think out loud - I love it! Thanks for doing these kitchen days, cooking, baking, or preserving. Very informative!

  • @osmadchlo
    @osmadchlo Рік тому +28

    I think you will enjoy the diced tomatoes! It's a great way to add some texture to certain dishes like spaghetti sauce or chili! They are so pretty in the jars!

  • @ayannagriffin3363
    @ayannagriffin3363 Рік тому +2

    You videos are so impressive. As.a working mom of three, I can’t even imagine homesteading and preserving this way. Keep up the great work! You should definitely try a bacon caramelized onion tomato jam next time. LOVE it!

  • @suzannecrookshanks8257
    @suzannecrookshanks8257 Рік тому +4

    This comment relates to one of your last garlic preservation videos, but I was excited to go ahead & mention here anyway. One of the comments on that video advised to let cloves of garlic soak in water for few minutes before attempting to peel. Wanted to tell you it worked beautifully. I soaked mine in warm water about 30 minutes while busy with other things. Skins were all loose & slipped off easily. Know peeling garlic not one of your favorite things. ❤

  • @frid123
    @frid123 Рік тому +5

    You are amazing! You are preserving tons of food, educating, smalltalking and videofilming, all at the same time! You're so effective! I'm impressed! Well done! 👍👏🌸

  • @laurielyon1892
    @laurielyon1892 Рік тому +12

    Diced tomatoes are something I can every year, but I don't add any water or anything to mine, except the lemon juice of course. I think you will find how much you will love them and use them. If you make chili, you can just open a jar and add it to your chili and other things you would normally use the diced tomatoes for. Our store had plums on sale recently for .99lb and I bought almost 12 pounds of them. I got half red plums and half black. I tasted them both and loved the red the best, so I mixed them up together. I made 3 batches of plum jelly. My grandmother used to make that all the time because she had plum trees. I have missed it now that she is no longer with us. It brought back some good memories. I have also used the leftover juice that I made and use it like a concentrate, and I've been drinking it with a little sugar and ice. So good!

  • @tiebekidane4546
    @tiebekidane4546 Рік тому +68

    Thank you for your consistent videos. They are always so inspiring❤

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Рік тому +12

      You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @sote-x1b
    @sote-x1b Рік тому +40

    You have taught me so much (and the rest of my family)...its a combination of knowledge and confidence that you provide that makes your videos so good. Plus I love seeing the experiments and the failures. Thank you Becky!

  • @kolajohnson1351
    @kolajohnson1351 Рік тому +2

    I have been canning for 40 years... a short cut when canning tomatoes is to put your tomatoes in your sink. Bring water to boil in your electric tea pot. Pour over the tomatoes in your sink and peel....no need use your big kettle on the stove. love your videos!

    • @aprilgibson6698
      @aprilgibson6698 Рік тому

      Exactly how my family has did it my whole life. So simple and easy

  • @kathleenfortner3729
    @kathleenfortner3729 Рік тому +4

    Becky, a pressure canner rack should fit nicely in the bottom of your cooking pot. That would be enough space between the bottom of the pot and the heat.

  • @wendyhall8834
    @wendyhall8834 Рік тому +2

    Becky, you do a fantastic job of gardening and preserving what you grow! Kudos to you!!!!!

  • @kishamyers7905
    @kishamyers7905 Рік тому +34

    I made tomato jam one time when I was younger and it went so well with meatloaf! Your videos remind me of the little childhood I had with my adopted mom, it makes my heart happy to see your dedication to canning, gardening etc. You're amazing and an inspiration to me Becky! ❤

  • @allabilitieshomestead
    @allabilitieshomestead Рік тому +1

    I don’t really have time to sit and watch all your videos but each day I pick a UA-cam channel to set on auto play and let it run all day to help your stats. Hope you have a great day!

  • @NaomiC336
    @NaomiC336 Рік тому +12

    We love canned green beans, frozen corn. That’s our preferred method. Love watching you work in your beautiful kitchen.

  • @ArtistCreek
    @ArtistCreek 5 місяців тому

    Listening while my 12yr old grandson learns to make jam and canned peaches.
    These are the things our children and grandchildren need to know..
    Becky i love that you are so brave. I dont know many yt canning chnnels that would be willing to say "i've never made it before ...but we are today". I love that.

  • @blossomvalleylife5503
    @blossomvalleylife5503 Рік тому +5

    My favorite way to use tomato jam is spreading it on two pieces of sourdough bread, add gouda cheese in the middle, and grill a toasted cheese sandwich. The flavor is unbelievable, my new special treat!

  • @sunshinensprinkles9322
    @sunshinensprinkles9322 Рік тому +2

    Have thoroughly enjoyed watching the last couple of videos of food preservation! Plus, I love being able to look out your kitchen window and enjoy the beautiful landscape/scenery.

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Рік тому

      Wow thanks so much!

    • @peggyhamzy
      @peggyhamzy Рік тому

      Getting ready to make some Brandy Peach Jam for my daughter for Christmas, I made some Sweet Salsa for all my grandsons for Christmas, I have six Grandsons, all have graduated college except two one is senior in college and the other is a freshman, I am so blessed all the boys are great, all have great jobs. I plan on sending baskets of goodies for Christmas, canning, cookies and some little surprises. You are always so positive and such an inspiration even for us baby boomers. May God Bless you Josh and little baby A.

  • @1netie
    @1netie Рік тому +4

    Your fingers have oils on them and if you run you finger around the rim you can deposit that oil on the rim which can cause a failure. Just wipe the rims with a paper and avoid using your finger. If you are checking for chips or cracks, do it before filling the jar.

  • @Jules8294
    @Jules8294 Рік тому

    I’m so glad you share preserving in different ways, I have canners, freezers, a freeze dryer and dehydrator so it’s nice to watch you do it first before I try it!!

  • @bscrimbitt9359
    @bscrimbitt9359 Рік тому +7

    I would encourage you to try canning tomatoes in tomato juice. When you dump a jar into whatever you're making it is so.....much better. It doesn't water down your dish. I also add a bit of white sugar as well as the salt. Doesn't make them sweet but just enhances the flavor. You won't be sorry😊

  • @lisas4453
    @lisas4453 6 місяців тому

    WOW WHAT A BLENDER...I was always taught...Sicilian-American here....to peel the tomatoes by putting an X on one end and blanch for 30secs then peel and continue on...when it came out of the blender I was expecting to see lumps...no lumps..
    then of course you did it for the diced tomatoes.....oh boy!! you have the patience of JOB!!

  • @alannam1993
    @alannam1993 Рік тому +3

    Hey Becky! I was just curious, I know before Christmas your mom tried out all your freezer meal recipes for a book you were putting together. I've been looking for that book since then. You got me into freezer cooking meals. It has helped a lot with my 4 kids when I have projects that day. I would love to buy it when you put it together! Thank you 💕🤗

  • @mdketzer
    @mdketzer Рік тому +2

    Okay, I have liked this but once you showed up in my feed I went back to the beginning of your channel and I am at your new garden planting which I believe was two months ago! It will be awhile before I get to this one but I wanted to jump on and say as much as I am enjoying your videos, hats off to your parents! Such dedicated parents to their children. The amount of help you get from them is incredible!❤❤❤

  • @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar
    @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar Рік тому +3

    41:11 I love that you show us these parts because one of the things that has stopped me from doing things like this is not just the concern about food safety and making sure that I don't give anyone botulism, but also just the amount of equipment, prep, and clean up that's involved was an unknown factor for me. Watching these videos is showing me what that actually looks like and what I need to expect and how I can make sure that I have enough energy to do it from start to finish that day.

    • @angelal6700
      @angelal6700 Рік тому +1

      If you don't have a pressure cooker/Instapot yet, might get the Carey elec.pressure cooker/pressure canner [Amzn, $110-ish.].
      Really great for small batches ( 5 pints, or 4 qts [wide-mouth only]).
      Have done lots of meat, and pasta sauce.
      😊

  • @woodchuckmichelle8053
    @woodchuckmichelle8053 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for keeping me company while I work in my kitchen, getting my mountain of fresh produce preserved. We're all tired and somewhat overwhelmed but we'll be so happy to have a full larder come winter.

  • @RhondaRichter-1234
    @RhondaRichter-1234 Рік тому +14

    SUTTON'S DAZE is my go to for canning. Leisa is amazing and she will answer your questions too!! She is incredible. Blessings dear Becky and those you love.

  • @krussell9995
    @krussell9995 Рік тому +1

    I need to can diced tomatoes yet, but I did a batch of homemade rotel which I started canning last year. We use it quite a bit! I want to try a mixture of tomatoes, onions and peppers also but I need to research a little more so it will probably make the list for next year's projects. My new recipe for this year is tomato jam. It is the most beautiful red!

  • @TheSchnoodlemom
    @TheSchnoodlemom Рік тому +6

    I love how much energy you have! My son got married last year, and one of the appetizers at the reception was a grilled cheese with tomato jam! OH MY!! Those were so good, I could have eaten them and skipped the dinner...lol lol

  • @BlueMoonBrightStar
    @BlueMoonBrightStar 3 місяці тому

    I just want to say, your video you made on your corn extravaganza was amazing ! I am highly impressed. I haven’t watched this video yet but you captivated me with your corn for over an hour, lol!! You are a wonderful, strong and on track!!

  • @annajohnson3122
    @annajohnson3122 Рік тому +4

    We just worked our way down through all of our diced toms, and I jarred up a batch of pints to refill the shelf a couple days ago. You're going to love them! Ridiculously easy to make, and have become an annual staple on the canning schedule each fall!

  • @nikkidarkangelpnope8400
    @nikkidarkangelpnope8400 Рік тому

    My grandmother grew a lot of fruit and canned it she used her canned plums at Christmas for steamed plum and carrot pudding. She did cherries, pears, plums, peaches in a simple syrup and they were so good.

  • @mirashaban
    @mirashaban Рік тому +15

    Great video! My grandma used to can a lot. Tomato jam - she would add onion, peppers and eggplant and cook it down for looong time. Plums - she used to wash them really well, cut them in half, take out the pit and dry them. Dry plums were used during winter either for tea or she would boil a big pot with just water, sugar and dry plums. The plum water was served as a drink with a lot of ice and the boiled plums were served as desserts in a bowl with sour cream.

    • @amandar7719
      @amandar7719 Рік тому +3

      In the old days - before many Administrations banned the word - we called dried plums ‘prunes’. Oh SOOOOO good in slow cooked meat based recipes. Especially game meats. Quick pit plums are best for drying but you can make prunes with any type of plums. Don’t skip the blanching first though. My grandmother was an expert prune maker; added them to loads of oven top stews from game poached by my father during the war.

  • @debbiekocol8731
    @debbiekocol8731 Рік тому +1

    As a brand new subscriber I'd like to thank you for teaching this old dog new tricks. I live vicariously through you. Hi from Co.

  • @AuntieD.
    @AuntieD. Рік тому +4

    Have you considered using your crock pot for the tomato jam & other recipes that need to cook down for a long time. I've made beautiful apple butter this way & want to do it again soon!

  • @sherrymahsburn4317
    @sherrymahsburn4317 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy watching you. I took a nap after all my canning for the day and woke up to another video, yay me!! I still have pinto beans and chili to do tomorrow. My canning is coming to an end for the season. I gotta work 4 /10's this week also. Getting up at 3am and going in at 5 then getting off at 3:30. It is so hard. I take care of the farm gardenig and have a full time job. It is exhausting,but I love having my jars of food ready. Because I sure dont feel like cooking,lol . Plus I burn up in the Rubber plant all day.

  • @lesleyweller4518
    @lesleyweller4518 Рік тому +3

    Hi Becky. I add 1 50gr zinc tablet to each jar of the green beans. They will stay nice & green. (as per Homesteading with the Zimmerman's)

    • @lesleyweller4518
      @lesleyweller4518 Рік тому

      @@cynthiafisher9907 I haven't noticed any. You could always dissolve the zinc in a little boiling water then add it.

  • @daynastithem3576
    @daynastithem3576 Місяць тому

    Plum jam, peach jam, and the freezer strawberry jam I watched you make are my favorites. Plum jam never stays on the shelf long because the kids and grandkids love it. Peach last a little longer. But I just made the low sugar freezer strawberry jam. I will never put it in a jam again. It was so much better. I have wondered if I could do the peach and plum the freezer way? I have not found a answer to that question yet. The freezer jam was so easy and fast I was surprised. Thank you.

  • @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar
    @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar Рік тому +5

    I'm so worried I'm not going to get my stuff processed in time, but watching you has me inspired!

    • @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar
      @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar Рік тому +4

      Some thing else I wanted to tell you, Becky!
      I think I mentioned this on another video but the way that you talk about how the machines in your house need to be doing their job whenever possible, has seriously reframed chores in my brain in a way that works really well
      Now, I don't look at the kitchen and think oh dang I have so many dishes to do… Now I look in the kitchen and think oh wow that dishwasher needs to be working right now!
      I don't know why that shift made such a difference for me but it just clicked in my brain and it's so much easier for me to actually put dishes in the dishwasher or take them out of the dishwasher or do the same with laundry because now I just look at it like oh you machine there… You are slacking and need to be doing your job!

  • @judithburke1539
    @judithburke1539 Рік тому +2

    You might be able to cook the tomato jam in the oven. This prevents burning the mixture. I've used this method for making apple sauce and apple butter.

  • @jamiefromme8796
    @jamiefromme8796 Рік тому +4

    Such energy! Another beautiful day in your kitchen and a great preservation project. ❤

  • @nrobinson7951
    @nrobinson7951 Рік тому +1

    Hi Becky, i really enjoy watching you and your garden/harvest/preserveing projects. You get excited about it all its great to see a young person get excited about things. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sheepgutss
    @sheepgutss Рік тому +3

    Diced tomatoes haven't been tested safe yet due to difference in dentisy compared to other methods. Best to stay safe and do whole or halves then cut upon opening or simply freeze.

    • @PJJIN
      @PJJIN Рік тому +3

      I was hoping someone else would say this! It’s also not approved safe to blend up the skins for canning.

    • @leahwithheld783
      @leahwithheld783 Рік тому

      I thought Ball said you can cut them up to 1/2” pieces?

    • @ArtistCreek
      @ArtistCreek 5 місяців тому +1

      Beans....are incredibly dense and they are approved . They are definitely more dense than tomatoes and those are safe. Tomatoes are mostly water. We need to use some common sense on this one. It makes zero sense that diced tomatoes would be a problem. Especially if you add some acid to be sure...vinegar or citric acid.

  • @lydiah7184
    @lydiah7184 Рік тому +1

    Becky, you shouldn't be ashamed of your kitchen messes. We all are human and know that if you're working hard in the kitchen that means big messes! You rock!

  • @Tia-vj9ox
    @Tia-vj9ox Рік тому +3

    Thank you for sharing your chores that you do so joyfully. It motivates us to get in the kitchen and create! I just hou get a bunch of garlic to turn into pucks!❤

  • @marlenemanion9776
    @marlenemanion9776 4 місяці тому

    You are one little worker:-). It’s nice to have all of the room you have and nice pans.

  • @barbkelzenberg2394
    @barbkelzenberg2394 Рік тому +6

    Becky, I’m wondering if you are making baby food for Baby Acre? I would like to see how you do that and what kinds of food are you preparing? Maybe that would be a good use for some of those plums and zucchini. 🌺

    • @veronicavatter6436
      @veronicavatter6436 Рік тому

      I hope she does! Its so easy and has so much more nutrition than the stuff in a jar on a shelf. I would make a months worth of food in the time it took to watch a movie! And it's so much cheaper too!

  • @mlee7037
    @mlee7037 Рік тому

    I can’t wait to hear how you feel about the green beans. I have only done store frozen bags for soups, store bought cans, or fresh. I have pickled a few, but never preserves any otherwise. Love what you do for us!!❤

  • @hummerfan9360
    @hummerfan9360 Рік тому +8

    It is so much fun watching you , Becky.

  • @1RodeoMom
    @1RodeoMom Рік тому

    I am glad here in TX our harvest came for preserving before I decided to go back to work.

  • @Diane-nr3sf
    @Diane-nr3sf Рік тому +3

    Happy Sunday Becky if you don't like the diced tomatoes you can always grind them down and make sauce out of them

  • @Cherryparfait41
    @Cherryparfait41 Рік тому

    I canned diced tomatoes this year. Read that just barely under the peak of ripeness helps them hold their shape. It worked beautifully!

  • @leisaann
    @leisaann Рік тому +4

    Hi Becky, Hi friends! Happy Weekend!

  • @michelles3318
    @michelles3318 Рік тому

    Becky, I noticed that when reheating your green beans that I like to cook them in fresh tap Water. There is something unappealing about heating them back up in their cooking liquid I don’t like. So when you try them keep that in mind. Your video was fun to watch!

  • @lillie9117
    @lillie9117 Рік тому +3

    I'm not sure if you use Rotel type tomatoes but if you like the dice tomatoes maybe add chili peppers I think that would be good

  • @normanshadow1
    @normanshadow1 Рік тому +1

    Yippee! I'm so into this!
    I'm a single senior and just bought a little chest freezer.
    Even though I can't afford organic, I can still do what I'm able. All levels for sll folks. I love good food!

  • @diannemiller4754
    @diannemiller4754 Рік тому +4

    Becky, if you ferment or dehydrate foods. Use the canning lids that are not your favorite brands on these types of foods.😊

  • @Regina-lf2bq
    @Regina-lf2bq Рік тому

    Becky, observing you in the kitchen is absolutely lovely! And I've had a great idea - you should think about packing up all sorts of diced up "vegetable mixes" for quiches! That way you could just pull one out of the freezer for the winter, when your girls have given you enough eggs!

    • @Regina-lf2bq
      @Regina-lf2bq Рік тому

      Aaand it would be such a convinience item, since you wouldn't have to prepare any veggies.

  • @amandabarmore1887
    @amandabarmore1887 Рік тому +6

    I don’t know about anyone else, but when that jar of tomatoes toppled over, I physically jumped. 😂😂 I was laying in bed watching with my AirPods in and my husband rolled over to check on me! 😂😂😂😂 good save Becky!

  • @bastelomastephi4621
    @bastelomastephi4621 Рік тому

    Hello Becky, I love canning green beans. All I have to do is drain them and dice an onion, make a great vinegar sauce. I already have the most delicious bean salad. Greetings from Germany Stephi

  • @freeinghumanitynow
    @freeinghumanitynow Рік тому +37

    I love watching both Becky's and Jessica's preservation vids bc I'm ALWAYS amazed by their discipline. I would be stuffing my face with all of those fresh, juicy pears, apples, cherries, etc. There'd be nothing left to put up! 😂

    • @Izy629
      @Izy629 Рік тому +2

      Hahaha me too! Although, I'm new to the channel, so I don't know "Jessica" would like to know her channel please. 😊

    • @deniceruegg8855
      @deniceruegg8855 Рік тому +4

      Jessica is “Three rivers homstead”

    • @deniceruegg8855
      @deniceruegg8855 Рік тому +1

      Spelling mistake Homestead!

    • @Izy629
      @Izy629 Рік тому

      Thank you so kindly!

    • @kellanrevere
      @kellanrevere Рік тому +2

      Jessica is amazing. NOTHING goes to waste with that lady 😂

  • @mainenanabear9746
    @mainenanabear9746 Рік тому +1

    Becky the first time I canned green beans and corn i over processed them. It wasnt all mush but very soft, I used most in soups to use up. I also leaned the hard way NOT to use iodized salt as my coen wasnt a bright yellow that it should have been. Live and learn, I dont make those mistakes anymore and tell folks tgat are bew to canning about it to prevent them feom doing the same. Thanks for your wonderful content its always a pleasure to watch your shenanigans lol ❤

  • @krisirolfe4332
    @krisirolfe4332 Рік тому +13

    Make the tomato skins into powder- use the powder as thickener for soup or spaghetti or salsa sauce- gives it an extra punch.

    • @dianacanada8169
      @dianacanada8169 Рік тому +2

      You can add the powder to homemade beef broth to add umami flavor.

    • @suemagyari2992
      @suemagyari2992 Рік тому +1

      Make the tomato powder nice and thick and it is tomato paste!

    • @firequeen2194
      @firequeen2194 Рік тому +1

      Agreed. I love tomato powder. I use it for tomato paste because who ever needs a whole 6 oz, lol. Add more water and it’s sauce. I also take it camping to thicken soups because I tend to streamline what I take with me.

    • @jordan-n3p
      @jordan-n3p Рік тому

      Great idea, thank you!

  • @ltrimble3893
    @ltrimble3893 Рік тому +2

    Becky, I love your you tube videos. I am so inspired by you and your cooking. I watch you every day. I have a small cramped kitchen but have a stockpot that I have transformed into a makeshift canner. I noticed that the stockpots you have on your site might be a bit bigger than my current needs. I noticed that you link to a 30 quart one. I’m shooting for the lower sized one. Want to support your site. Will you be recommending this one as well? It is the 20 quart one. Thank you and God bless you and your family.

    • @amandar7719
      @amandar7719 Рік тому

      So thoughtful of you. Hope Becky sees this. 🙂

  • @madmecyr
    @madmecyr Рік тому +26

    Just remember for next year, you do not need to blanche the corn before canning. Cut from cob raw, pack and process. :)

  • @peyarobbins
    @peyarobbins Рік тому +2

    Omgosh, Becky you're website is incredible! Well done, Josh! ✨ Wishing you all a great week!

  • @monicalewandowski503
    @monicalewandowski503 Рік тому +3

    Are you still missing your canners? Have you checked in the pull out part under the counter in your walk in pantry I think you might have put them under there with intent to pull them out for preservation season when you did one of your big cleaning laundry days with us. Worth looking at least! Always look forward to your videos 😊

  • @Tina-su7rw
    @Tina-su7rw Рік тому +1

    Becky all of your ideas are a inspiration to me to preserve, save money and provide natural healthy food free from the bad stuff we find in our foods. Becky your cooking is always on point and full of flavor, I watch other content creators but your cooking seems like the best.

  • @thewhitehorsefarm
    @thewhitehorsefarm Рік тому +6


    It’s Becky time!

  • @jhmaness1
    @jhmaness1 Рік тому

    If I could only tell you how much I’ve enjoyed your videos this preserving season. I’m not able to do all the preserving that I’ve done in past years and I miss it so much. Just watching you has really helped me deal with my disappointment of not doing it myself. I can certainly relate to the tiredness and excitement of all the progress made in a day. You keep up the great work and thank you so much for helping an old lady relive her youth.

  • @teresadrigotas113
    @teresadrigotas113 Рік тому +2

    Where did you get the timing for diced tomatoes?? I always thought there wasn't an approved recipe for them?

    • @PJJIN
      @PJJIN Рік тому +1

      You are correct. There isn’t an approved recipe for them. It’s also not safe to purée the peals and can them.

    • @teresadrigotas113
      @teresadrigotas113 Рік тому +1

      @@PJJIN ty!! I didn't know if she had a recipe from a tested resource!

  • @lisascott4314
    @lisascott4314 Рік тому

    Good looking stuff those plums are beautiful their the kind we use to pick when we were little I tried to find those in the stores but couldn't plums in the stores look different you really grew nice tomatoes this is my first year growing aromas because I buy them for my chickens in the winter I had volunteers all by their coops HUGE tall vines I'm assuming its from the compost so next year I've got plans going to compost heavy

  • @MaryStevens-tb2dz
    @MaryStevens-tb2dz Рік тому +14

    Superwoman is here to teach us all new things no matter what age we are. Thanks for all you share with us. God bless you.

  • @NancyMestas-gj9cm
    @NancyMestas-gj9cm Рік тому

    My Mom was a gardener and a canner and food preserver..watching your videos brings me back to my childhood. We had to help with all those projects , we had a basement full of jars and freezers full of food. Also did a lot of scratch cooking no boxes of pre packaged food. I did learn to be a good cook but did not can or preserve while raising my children. I love watching your videos

  • @daniellecosens5960
    @daniellecosens5960 Рік тому +5

    Right in the nick of time. Cleaning day and you are my motivation!

  • @sandrab4394
    @sandrab4394 Рік тому +1

    Although I can a lot of tomato projects, I use freeze dried tomatoes for tomato sauce, tomato paste, tomato juice when you just need a small amount. They are also great for adding to soups and stews.

  • @Ypie425
    @Ypie425 Рік тому +26

    Sunday Funday with Becky!

  • @RandyYount
    @RandyYount Рік тому +2

    Amy from MS here. one of my favorite ways of canning green beans is to mix them with new potatoes. My preference for green beans is to home can them I am not a fan of frozen.

  • @tutifrutinumber19
    @tutifrutinumber19 Рік тому +3

    Yay good wholesome homestead new video.

  • @juliehiestand8180
    @juliehiestand8180 4 місяці тому

    I'm watching you as I can. Today I am made 16 pints of salsa, 6 qts of tomato juice , 19 jars of smashed pealed tomatoes. Now I have over a bushel of apples to turn into pie filling and applesauce...qts. It's 9:30 pm and haven't even started the apples. Maybe I will do those tomorrow and just clean the kitchen , sterilize my jars in the dishwasher and get ready for tomorrow. I hate doing stuff on Sunday, but 'tis the season. I only have 1 more batch for the waterbath tonight. It is exhausting especially for a 69 yr old with major health issues. BUT I WILL BE HAPPY TO HAVE IT ON MY SHELVES, who knows what November will bring. ❤❤❤

  • @patbury4642
    @patbury4642 Рік тому +7

    Where did you get this recipe? There are no safe, tested recipes for diced tomatoes.

    • @pennyann7709
      @pennyann7709 Рік тому

      What book was she reading out of?

    • @patbury4642
      @patbury4642 Рік тому +2

      @@pennyann7709 It doesn't really matter what book she was reading out of. There are no safe, tested recipes for diced tomatoes.

    • @ArtistCreek
      @ArtistCreek 5 місяців тому

      Can someone explan to me why you can safely can tomato sauce and WHOLE tomatoes so wouldn't you be able to safely can diced tomatoes?? We have to use some level of common sense.

    • @patbury4642
      @patbury4642 5 місяців тому

      @@ArtistCreek It is a density issue. Too dense to allow proper heat penetration.

    • @ArtistCreek
      @ArtistCreek 5 місяців тому

      ​@@patbury4642University of MN extension offices says you can can whole, and half so saying diced is too dense doesn't make sense at all because it ISN'T too dense. Seriously if you can can dense legumes you can can diced tomatoes.

  • @MichelleRichardson-x6d
    @MichelleRichardson-x6d 7 місяців тому

    Hi Beccy,I'm new to your channel and have binge watched your videos.when you was thinking of canning you green beans instead of freezing,because you dont like commercial tinned veg,My grandma spent the whole wzr years having to preserve food but also make it look nice so the kids would eat it every time she did a jar of green beans, french beans etc to keep the beautiful green colour of fresh beans she would add a zinc tablet or tsp of zinc powder to her jars and the beans were the perfect fresh green colour hope this helps lv from England

  • @saminsyed3749
    @saminsyed3749 Рік тому +4

    It's a Sundate with Becky!! You're the cherry on top on good days and a sight for sore eyes on the bad ones, Becky ❤

  • @susanmurten6178
    @susanmurten6178 Рік тому +2

    Covering the pan with foil doesn't allow the moisture to cook off, the steam needs to escape/evaporate, when it hits the foil it drops back down into the tomatoes.

  • @CalgaryHomesteader
    @CalgaryHomesteader Рік тому +7

    Becky, I love you and your channel but some of your canning is not safe and you should include a disclaimer that some of your decisions are simply within your risk tolerance, rather than actually safe. While botulism is rare, it's extremely deadly.
    Just an FYI to people who may be inexperienced canners - there is no SAFE (ie- tested) recipe for diced tomatoes. This is because the density of diced tomatoes is different than pureed tomatoes. Additionally, almost all recipes call for tomatoes to be peeled! This is also a safety issue, as processing times are also related to how much bacteria is anticipated on the skin of the item being canned. Tomatoes are borderline acidic enough for waterbath canning, (ph of about 4.3, safe WB canning is minimum 4.6). Therefore, following a tested recipe is even more critical, as it often adds acid in the form of lemon juice or vinegar.
    Here is a response from Ball (producer of safe, tested recipes) on diced tomatoes:
    We appreciate your inquiry about how to can diced tomatoes only - no other vegetables added. At this time, we do not have a tested recipe for diced tomatoes, nor do we have instructions or guidelines on processing time or method (water-bath / pressure canner). It becomes a density and food safety issue. There would be more diced tomatoes in a jar than quartered or halved tomatoes - making the finished product more dense, which may then require a different processing time and/or method to ensure food safety.
    Following is an explanation of the different tomato recipes available:
    Tomatoes in Water are just room-temperature tomatoes placed in a jar, then water is added to the required headspace; This recipe has the least density, thus it will take the least processing time of the (3) recipes.
    Crushed Tomatoes are more dense than tomatoes-in-water, but the tomatoes are heated and crushed in the pan at that same time, then the jars are filled to the correct headspace. These tomatoes are less dense than tomatoes-in-own-juice; therefore, the extended processing time is not necessary.
    Tomatoes in Own Juice are room-temperature tomatoes placed in the jar and then pressed down to release the juices; this is repeated until tomatoes reach the required headspace. This recipe is the most dense of the three, with an appearance similar to tomato sauce; therefore it requires a much longer processing time.
    If you desire to preserve diced tomatoes only, we recommend putting them in a freezer-safe jar or container and freeze for up to 1 year to ensure food safety. We hope this information is helpful. Have a great weekend!
    Sincerely,
    Sherry
    Consumer Care Team

    • @silviamagda
      @silviamagda Рік тому +1

      You believe what the government tells you? Even in 2023? Here in europe people water bath can diced tomatoes every year.

    • @CalgaryHomesteader
      @CalgaryHomesteader Рік тому +3

      @@silviamagda Italy also has the highest occurrence of botulism...

    • @silviamagda
      @silviamagda Рік тому +1

      @@CalgaryHomesteader poor hygiene i am sure. I am from another country, not italy. And I have never heard a botulism case, of someone I know or on the news. But keep believing your government.

    • @CalgaryHomesteader
      @CalgaryHomesteader Рік тому +4

      @silviamagda This isn't about government - I trust them about as far as I can throw them. This is about food safety and canning science.

    • @PJJIN
      @PJJIN Рік тому +3

      You are so right. There are several unsafe things in this video.

  • @rebeccamartin7643
    @rebeccamartin7643 5 місяців тому

    Dennis will great of you we just got done deep cleaning our house makes you feel great when it's all done great going Becky

  • @featheredfriendshomestead
    @featheredfriendshomestead Рік тому +6

    I love watching your channel but your lids are not sealing because your headspace is incorrect I watched it in your corn video and now with your tomatoes. You said they need half inch that's correct but you only filled to the bottom line that's an inch. I also recommend using vinegar to clean the rims. I canned over 1000 jars last year everyone sealed if you do it properly.

    • @PJJIN
      @PJJIN Рік тому +2

      Several unsafe things going on in this video.

    • @julia1234
      @julia1234 5 місяців тому

      Sorry that is incorrect .. the first line is half inch .. it is the width of the lid .. she is amazing and so generous in sharing .. maybe take a leaf out of her book and be kind

    • @jesscoffey6963
      @jesscoffey6963 3 місяці тому

      @@PJJINhow is that?

  • @melodystull19
    @melodystull19 Рік тому +1

    For the pot your using for a water bath canner put jar bands on the bottom makes a handy rack

  • @pennyann7709
    @pennyann7709 Рік тому

    I just wanted to make sure on something. When doing the diced tomatoes you use room tempt jars and tomatoes but fill with hot water? That keeps the jars from shock when you add them to the boiling water bath? I have found I love canning in pints as well. Sometimes you just don't need a quart and it keeps you from using up what you can.

  • @debkimpel3427
    @debkimpel3427 Рік тому +2

    I used to water bath can with my stock pot. Try using regular mouth screws in the bottom of your pan to lift the jars off the burner. If they aren’t a snug fit after you cover the bottom try connecting them with twist ties. You have instant protection at no extra cost.