Hi Heather. Thanks so much for all your videos. I started canning last November, all thanks to you. It's been so exciting and rewarding. So far I've canned jellies, beans, carrots, stews and soups, and of course your BBQ sauces!! Amazing!!! I'm 55 years old with 3 grown sons, 3 daughters in law, and 11 grandchildren. I hope to encourage them to give canning a try, just as you encourage so many of us. So, thank you for sharing your life with us!! Oh my goodness!! How could I forget?!!! All those homemade bread recipes!!!! YUMMY!!!
Thank you so much for being the best teacher for beginners like me. It is a rare and special person who can clearly explain such simple stuff so clearly and in such a joyful manner
Wow! You just blew my head off with the headspace lines. 🤯. So grateful for your videos, you inspired me to start canning 1 year ago. Thank you Heather. 🙏🏼💛
Oh my, you are the cutest person ever. I'm so glad I found you. I use to do some canning over 30 years ago. I'm getting back into canning. Feeling a bit overwhelmed but you have so many tips. Thanks
I keep extra bands in clear stacking totes in a storage area. The bands I'm using, I keep on an old school wire clothes hanger. Untwist the top and bend the short side into a simple hook to go around the hanging hook. I can wash and hang them directly on it to dry. I hang the whole thing from the cabinet over the sink. When I'm not canning, it hangs on a hook in the pantry. You've given all of us shelf envy with that view. Discuss where to get food to can. Many new canners seem intimidated by those who have super gardens. Crawl, walk then run. If you don't/can't garden, then what? Grocery fresh produce, frozen produce, farmer's market, co-ops. Stocking up in season as a pantry builder. Learn/practice on less expensive basics like carrots and green beans to build confidence. Ingredient vs recipe canning as many new canners may be getting canning books full of yummy recipes that might not be good places to start. You could put your favorite information sources on full size paper to show as you talk, allowing viewers to screenshot. Less info for you to input via your phone. Okay, enough of my babbling. 🤐
Thank you so much. This is very helpful. Unfortunately here in the UK our opportunities for canning (bottling here), is not so easy. Storage space is a problem with British homes being generally tiny (unless you are quite wealthy), and bottling is now considered a hobby rather than an everyday thing, so very expensive for the jars and lids. Even getting them online is expensive. So as usual, we make do and come up with other ideas. Love your channel.
I started canning a few years ago and I am so thankful I did. I have 400 plus jars of ground beef, roast, pork, bacon, sausage, chicken, potatoesand beans. Buy on sale. Saves you so much money. It is like fast food to get it on the table. One of my sisters has offered to pay me to can foods for her. She works 70 hours a week and needs to get food on the table fast. Thanks for all the information you have provided.
I'm a first timer- I bought an All American 921 along with a Excalibur and Ball electric waterbath canner with my stimulus check (Whoop Whoop!!) I must have watched some of your videos over and over so many times before I even bought my equipment. I was scared to death I would blow up my house with the pressure canning but I just got up enough courage to just go for it so thank you for that!! Oh and I love you're a Michigander! Keep doing informational videos and answering questions. Thank you!!
I'm SO EXCITED!!! An All American 921 Canner is going to arrive on my doorstep on Thursday!!! Watching your videos these last few months has brought back warm memories of watching my grandma can. My head is spinning with what to can first, and with reminding myself I can't can it all at once! That onion broth of yours is up there for sure. I hope to graduate to soups soon! And, so much more!!! Thank you so much for blazing my trail in this fresh endeavor, Heather!
Thank you so much for all you have taught me. I am only water bath canning but am so proud every time I open a jar. This year I want to do more. Your pantry is an inspiration. I enjoy rewatching you. When I am canning, I feel so happy!!!
Canning was survival during most of my life. A large garden, fruit trees, a root cellar were how we ate in the winter and all year. We had milk cows for our dairy products, and chickens and other meat animals and a yearly deer. Very few people know those skills now. I’m 75 so those days are long gone but my daughters and son still preserve food. I realize your video wasn’t a new one but I wanted to share my life and say you are doing a much needed service .
Great info as always, Heather! After watching you for years, I am finally taking the plunge and trying water bath canning first. My hubby (after watching your videos) bought me the Ball electric water bath canner. I am excited to give it a go!! Thank you!
Hello Heather! I love seeing you in the morning with my first cup of coffee, makes my day much better! She finally arrived! My All American 921! I have named her Big Bertha, she is just beautiful ❤️! Thank you for the encouragement ❤️😊 that you give to all of us, now I need to try and get pressure canning books! They are worth more than gold right now. We have been collecting dried beans for months to practice on our first day off. You are our canning Queen Heather, love and prayers to you and Matt, the kids, and all your cute chickens!
I'm interested in canning so I'm going to slowly have to build up supplies. I can't wait until the time is right to begin. Thank you for this advice, as it is priceless. 🌻
@TheKneadyHomesteader Thank you. 😊 Brace yourself when the time comes. I will be hollering for help quite a lot. I tend to over complicated my projects. Haha.
You don't need to apologize for making a video answer to a question, we all love your videos. I'm sure I'm not the only one who is sad that we don't get as many as we used to before you moved far enough away from easy internet access. Fortunately for me I no longer live 3 hours away from anyone I know like I did when I found your channel years ago and needed all my online ladies to keep my company so I didn't go crazy. Looking forward to the onion stock video, I miss your cooking videos.
Thanks so much for explaining how and why with the lids and also the measurements. I’m in the UK and we don’t have pressure canners here so I am going to start with water bath canning. I wish we could get the pressure canners, we only get pressure cookers ( use a large stock pot). But I just love your channel, I have learnt so much from you both. Thank you for sharing.
Very thorough video Heather! I didn't know about the rings on the jar being the amount of headspace. Never put that together. I sometimes struggle with getting the headspace just right because my debubbler is just a rubber stick not a stepped plastic one. Know I know!🤗 I watch Bev all the time. Love her. Can't wait for the onion stock and celery videos!
Great video. I started canning my pipe tobacco :) And i want to have more food in storage. Thought about canning in tin cans. But that is for later. Because i cant find the right tool for a 99mm tin can. So i wil be experimenting canning in Jars. I am a new subscriber sins yesturday and i always leaf a comment. I know you'll read the comments when ever you can. Get better soon. Keep you in my thoughts. Sending you positive vibes. Greetings from the Netherlands,, Kitty.
Thank you thank you, that was very helpful to me, waiting on my all American canner, but while waiting I’ve been watching videos and doing my research, your beginners video was very informative thank you again!
Thank's so very much. I appreciate all of the information that you are sharing. I Love to can food. It's Awesome. Thank you so very much. I look forward to the upcoming canning videos. 💜💜💜💜
@@TheKneadyHomesteader It's my pleasure. 💜💜💜 I forgot to mention that your never too old to learn anything. I'm 50+ and I have learned a lot from you. I Love all of your video's. 💜💜💜💜
Hello! I hope that you are doing well. I had to pop back and help my old brain. Thank you so much!! The explanation was great. I started canning with you 2020. This is so fun. Love ya!
You are a very special person. I knew that when I watched your first video. Thank you so much for responding. I know people who can, but not like you do. I am not an expert yet, but I'm so grateful to be able to go back and watch your videos. It feels like you are talking with me. I'm so glad to have you as a friend. One day, I may try to make bread. I'm a bit of a chicken. Take care.
Well, that was very informative! I was taught canning by an old-timer that never told me about 'head space', let alone how to measure it! LOL! Also, I like your reasoning behind the not using your bands.. Looking toward to you making your onion stock! I used Progresso French Onion soup, last time.. Thank you for sharing, ma'am!!
Thank you!!! I finally understand. I am a beginner canner. Just a few days. Still can't figure out how to use the tool that is used to determine headspace but I understood you when you showed how to see the lines on the jars.
I just found your channel and this is the second video I’ve seen. I’ve been reading my new canner manual (finally found one and very few jars, costs were astronomical) and am anxious to give it a try. Just wondering do people have summer kitchens anymore? I just think that would be the ultimate, that is IF I’m successful anyway. Looking forward to learning from you, Subbed. Thanks for the tips and tricks for us newbies.
Lehman's sells in bulk, but the go as fast as they get stocked. Consider shipping costs. Often, that may make bulk online more than local small boxes. If you just want to have a bunch and be done, consider Walmart online and deliver to your local store. A local hardware or country supply might be willing to bulk order for you.
Love your canning videos so much..I've got mushrooms going in my canner today got a big list of canning projects to tackle..just so amazing the feeling of being able to put up food especially at a time like this when things are so scary and uncertain
Hi Heather, I was wondering if you know which h is the latest version of the Complete Guide to Home Canning and Preserving? I see a few different ones online. Thanks for your help.
Thank you for all your information. I started canning with strawberry preserves and peach jam...my peach jam didnt turned out like jam. It is more peach syrup. But it is delicious, from home grown peaches. I love it!
Hi Heather. Thanks so much for all your videos. I started canning last November, all thanks to you. It's been so exciting and rewarding. So far I've canned jellies, beans, carrots, stews and soups, and of course your BBQ sauces!! Amazing!!!
I'm 55 years old with 3 grown sons, 3 daughters in law, and 11 grandchildren. I hope to encourage them to give canning a try, just as you encourage so many of us. So, thank you for sharing your life with us!!
Oh my goodness!! How could I forget?!!! All those homemade bread recipes!!!! YUMMY!!!
Wendi, this made my entire day!!!!😁❤️
@@TheKneadyHomesteader
😁❤😁
Binge watching and liking to help! 💪
Prayers sent.
Thank you so much for this, I was wondering about it
Need this. Going through your entire playlist now. 😀
You ARE awesome; thank you, Heather! :) Praying you and your family UP!
Thank you so much for being the best teacher for beginners like me.
It is a rare and special person who can clearly explain such simple stuff so clearly and in such a joyful manner
i really appreciate that. so glad to have you here. ❤️
The headspace on the rim of the jar was the best canning tip EVER!!!
😆👏🏻
Sending lots of love and prayers for you and all the children ❤️. Playing every playlist for two days now 🙂. We love you Heather!
I never realized I could measure headspace like that! I've been canning for 20 years! Thanks for teaching this old gal a new trick!
i am happy to pass that tip along! 😆👏🏻👍🏻❤️
Another great tutorial for beginners- thanks so much!
Thanks for the info on how you do your storing and the great tips!
Fantastic how to video! Thank you so much fir the wealth of information
Pantry goals
hahaha thanks Anna!
Wow! You just blew my head off with the headspace lines. 🤯. So grateful for your videos, you inspired me to start canning 1 year ago. Thank you Heather. 🙏🏼💛
😆👍🏻 good tip, right?
Yes thank you for sharing🥰🥰
Thank you for all your knowledge ☺️
Great video!! Thank you!!
Love your videos. So informative.
Oh my, you are the cutest person ever. I'm so glad I found you. I use to do some canning over 30 years ago. I'm getting back into canning. Feeling a bit overwhelmed but you have so many tips. Thanks
How cool! I store my lids and bands in gallon bags also!
Thank YOU sooo much!!! I am a newbie and blessed to have stumbled on to your channel!!!! GREAT information!!!
I am a true beginner and appreciate this basic info. Maybe I will be brave enough to try canning something easy this year.
Golden video!! Classic info, Thank you!
You are precious!!! Thank you so much. This is very helpful. I’m so glad I found you.
thanks for watchin, Rem!
I keep extra bands in clear stacking totes in a storage area. The bands I'm using, I keep on an old school wire clothes hanger. Untwist the top and bend the short side into a simple hook to go around the hanging hook. I can wash and hang them directly on it to dry. I hang the whole thing from the cabinet over the sink. When I'm not canning, it hangs on a hook in the pantry.
You've given all of us shelf envy with that view.
Discuss where to get food to can. Many new canners seem intimidated by those who have super gardens. Crawl, walk then run. If you don't/can't garden, then what? Grocery fresh produce, frozen produce, farmer's market, co-ops. Stocking up in season as a pantry builder. Learn/practice on less expensive basics like carrots and green beans to build confidence. Ingredient vs recipe canning as many new canners may be getting canning books full of yummy recipes that might not be good places to start.
You could put your favorite information sources on full size paper to show as you talk, allowing viewers to screenshot. Less info for you to input via your phone.
Okay, enough of my babbling. 🤐
I love it, Karen! 😆👏🏻👍🏻❤️
Great job
Thanks and a great video. Love to know that for sure.
Thank you so much. This is very helpful. Unfortunately here in the UK our opportunities for canning (bottling here), is not so easy. Storage space is a problem with British homes being generally tiny (unless you are quite wealthy), and bottling is now considered a hobby rather than an everyday thing, so very expensive for the jars and lids. Even getting them online is expensive. So as usual, we make do and come up with other ideas. Love your channel.
Gardening tip: I use the damaged or rusted bands to wrap twine and things around that I use for gardening.
I started canning a few years ago and I am so thankful I did. I have 400 plus jars of ground beef, roast, pork, bacon, sausage, chicken, potatoesand beans. Buy on sale. Saves you so much money. It is like fast food to get it on the table. One of my sisters has offered to pay me to can foods for her. She works 70 hours a week and needs to get food on the table fast.
Thanks for all the information you have provided.
WAY TOMGO! You are a canning rock star! 😆👏🏻👍🏻
Frankie Odom lol wow! Where do you live???
I'm a first timer- I bought an All American 921 along with a Excalibur and Ball electric waterbath canner with my stimulus check (Whoop Whoop!!) I must have watched some of your videos over and over so many times before I even bought my equipment. I was scared to death I would blow up my house with the pressure canning but I just got up enough courage to just go for it so thank you for that!! Oh and I love you're a Michigander! Keep doing informational videos and answering questions. Thank you!!
woohoo! congratulations!!!!😁👏🏻
I'm SO EXCITED!!! An All American 921 Canner is going to arrive on my doorstep on Thursday!!! Watching your videos these last few months has brought back warm memories of watching my grandma can. My head is spinning with what to can first, and with reminding myself I can't can it all at once! That onion broth of yours is up there for sure. I hope to graduate to soups soon! And, so much more!!! Thank you so much for blazing my trail in this fresh endeavor, Heather!
Fabulous video, and I learned so much. You are a wonderful teacher. I am saving this video for sure. Love ya! Hugs Heather❤️
Enjoyed the video, great tips!!!!!
Great info thank you 😊
This is very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you so much for all you have taught me. I am only water bath canning but am so proud every time I open a jar. This year I want to do more. Your pantry is an inspiration. I enjoy rewatching you. When I am canning, I feel so happy!!!
this warms my heart!🥰
Canning was survival during most of my life. A large garden, fruit trees, a root cellar were how we ate in the winter and all year. We had milk cows for our dairy products, and
chickens and other meat animals and a yearly deer. Very few people know those skills now. I’m 75 so those days are long gone but my daughters and son still preserve food.
I realize your video wasn’t a new one but I wanted to share my life and say you are doing a much needed service .
thanks for this, it will make a great tool of reference
💋💋💋💋
Thank you!
Very helpful! Thank you 😊
Love you girl! Looking forward to your canning videos! Gearing up to do some canning here too 😀
sending prayers fro you and your family
Hi Heather Thank You so much for Sharing. Have a Blessed Day.
you too, Kathy!🥰
Love your pantry layout. 💌☕
thanks Courtney 🥰
You are a wonderful canning teacher. I am continuing to pray for you and your children.
Love your video Heather can wait to start canning got everything. Just scared to start don't know what to can first.
i think thats the hardest part!😆
Great info as always, Heather! After watching you for years, I am finally taking the plunge and trying water bath canning first. My hubby (after watching your videos) bought me the Ball electric water bath canner. I am excited to give it a go!! Thank you!
you are going to LOVE that canner!!!!!!
Hello Heather! I love seeing you in the morning with my first cup of coffee, makes my day much better! She finally arrived! My All American 921! I have named her Big Bertha, she is just beautiful ❤️! Thank you for the encouragement ❤️😊 that you give to all of us, now I need to try and get pressure canning books! They are worth more than gold right now. We have been collecting dried beans for months to practice on our first day off. You are our canning Queen Heather, love and prayers to you and Matt, the kids, and all your cute chickens!
yay! congratulations!😆👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
soooo helpful!!
I'm interested in canning so I'm going to slowly have to build up supplies. I can't wait until the time is right to begin. Thank you for this advice, as it is priceless. 🌻
I have a whole Beginner’s Playlist for you! If you need any help just holler!!!!😁🙏🏻❤️
@TheKneadyHomesteader Thank you. 😊 Brace yourself when the time comes. I will be hollering for help quite a lot. I tend to over complicated my projects. Haha.
FABULOUS GO-TO-Video to refresh my memory! ThankYOU Heather! All great ideas!!!
I can’t thank you enough for all your help, sharing your knowledge with us takes an incredible big heart. I learn so much from you. Thanks again.
thank you for being here with me 🥰
Thanks for all the canning measurement tips you are awesome
You are so welcome!
Love the info! I just purchased a steam canner and wondered if you use one?
So helpful!!
You don't need to apologize for making a video answer to a question, we all love your videos. I'm sure I'm not the only one who is sad that we don't get as many as we used to before you moved far enough away from easy internet access. Fortunately for me I no longer live 3 hours away from anyone I know like I did when I found your channel years ago and needed all my online ladies to keep my company so I didn't go crazy. Looking forward to the onion stock video, I miss your cooking videos.
not having internet is still something i struggle with. i miss it so much!
Thanks so much for explaining how and why with the lids and also the measurements. I’m in the UK and we don’t have pressure canners here so I am going to start with water bath canning. I wish we could get the pressure canners, we only get pressure cookers ( use a large stock pot). But I just love your channel, I have learnt so much from you both. Thank you for sharing.
I am waving from across the pond!😆👋🏻
The Kneady Homesteader 👋 back at you 😁 take care and look forward to your videos coming. Thank you.
Very thorough video Heather! I didn't know about the rings on the jar being the amount of headspace. Never put that together. I sometimes struggle with getting the headspace just right because my debubbler is just a rubber stick not a stepped plastic one. Know I know!🤗 I watch Bev all the time. Love her. Can't wait for the onion stock and celery videos!
😆 thats a cool tip, eh? 👏🏻
Thank you for information.... I’ve canned for a long time and never put that spacing together....
passing the baton to you!😆👏🏻 now you can share that tip with others!😁❤️
GREAT TIP
Great video. I started canning my pipe tobacco :) And i want to have more food in storage. Thought about canning in tin cans. But that is for later. Because i cant find the right tool for a 99mm tin can. So i wil be experimenting canning in Jars. I am a new subscriber sins yesturday and i always leaf a comment. I know you'll read the comments when ever you can. Get better soon. Keep you in my thoughts. Sending you positive vibes. Greetings from the Netherlands,, Kitty.
Oh please also never stack your jars. Great information!!!
never ever stack! 😆👍🏻
Thank you thank you, that was very helpful to me, waiting on my all American canner, but while waiting I’ve been watching videos and doing my research, your beginners video was very informative thank you again!
Happy Canning! I am so excited for you!!!! Congratulations!!!!!🎉
Continuing to watch your playlist.
Thank's so very much. I appreciate all of the information that you are sharing. I Love to can food. It's Awesome. Thank you so very much. I look forward to the upcoming canning videos. 💜💜💜💜
thanks for hangin with me, Barb!🥰
@@TheKneadyHomesteader It's my pleasure. 💜💜💜 I forgot to mention that your never too old to learn anything. I'm 50+ and I have learned a lot from you. I Love all of your video's. 💜💜💜💜
Awesome video and excellent reasons for leaving the rings/bands off!
thanks for watchin, Sue!😁
Wonderful information Heather! Thank you! 💜
thanks for watching, Diana! 🥰
I've learned so much, thanks!
🥰
What Wonderful Reasons to Remove the bands! Thank You!
Very helpful Heather. Thank you for answering the questions.
Hello! I hope that you are doing well. I had to pop back and help my old brain. Thank you so much!! The explanation was great. I started canning with you 2020. This is so fun. Love ya!
YAY! It is so much fun isn't it! Happy Canning!!!!!!
You are a very special person. I knew that when I watched your first video. Thank you so much for responding. I know people who can, but not like you do. I am not an expert yet, but I'm so grateful to be able to go back and watch your videos. It feels like you are talking with me. I'm so glad to have you as a friend. One day, I may try to make bread. I'm a bit of a chicken. Take care.
You’re amazing!
Love watching you and I finally have the reason not to leave bands on! A newbie!
Happy Canning, Kathy!😁
Mis Heather, you did a wonderful job explaining to the Newbie canner. Love your tutorials. Daycare stay safe. God bless you and yours.
Thank you for such useful and valuable tips.
thanks for watchin, Mama!😁🤣
The Kneady Homesteader 🙏🏾😊❤️
Well, that was very informative! I was taught canning by an old-timer that never told me about 'head space', let alone how to measure it! LOL! Also, I like your reasoning behind the not using your bands.. Looking toward to you making your onion stock! I used Progresso French Onion soup, last time..
Thank you for sharing, ma'am!!
😆👏🏻 thats a handy tip, right?
Very!!
Thank you for this video. I am a canning beginner and a new subscriber.
thanks for hangin out with me, Anita!
Thank you for the information, I have been canning for a few years, and this was a needed refresher for me. Prayers for you and your family.
I didn't know that about the lines on the jars! I want to try canning soon
hahaha now you know!!!! thats how I fill my jars, I use the lines! ha! You will LOVE canning!!!!! Just jump in!
@@TheKneadyHomesteader so nervous though lol... the lines tip was awesome
Thank you!!! I finally understand. I am a beginner canner. Just a few days. Still can't figure out how to use the tool that is used to determine headspace but I understood you when you showed how to see the lines on the jars.
OMG I love your videos! I've watched so many and they have helped! love that you are a safe canner that is not a Nazi about it!
Beautiful pantry. It is so wonderful seeing the fruits of your labour after all these years..... from Jakluk to Homesteader.
old school days!😆
Healing prayers for you and your family 🙏🙏🌻🌻❤️
Soooo informative! Love this. I have already told my hubbs I am going to start canning. So excited!
Thank you!!
Very good
Thank you.
Thank you dear. You are so sweet.
Prayers
I just found your channel and this is the second video I’ve seen. I’ve been reading my new canner manual (finally found one and very few jars, costs were astronomical) and am anxious to give it a try. Just wondering do people have summer kitchens anymore? I just think that would be the ultimate, that is IF I’m successful anyway. Looking forward to learning from you, Subbed. Thanks for the tips and tricks for us newbies.
Thanks for addressing the questions! That was great!
Now, where can I find bulk lids?
You can usually buy them in bulk at Amish or Mennonite stores, sometimes online, or just buy a box or two every time you are out at Walmart.
@@TheKneadyHomesteader great advice
@@TheKneadyHomesteader thank you!!
Lehman's sells in bulk, but the go as fast as they get stocked. Consider shipping costs. Often, that may make bulk online more than local small boxes. If you just want to have a bunch and be done, consider Walmart online and deliver to your local store. A local hardware or country supply might be willing to bulk order for you.
@@TheKneadyHomesteader can you post a link to this website please and thank you
Thank you so much, I am new to canning and this video was very helpful. Going to watch all you're canning videos.
Love your canning videos so much..I've got mushrooms going in my canner today got a big list of canning projects to tackle..just so amazing the feeling of being able to put up food especially at a time like this when things are so scary and uncertain
yes!😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hi Heather, I was wondering if you know which h is the latest version of the Complete Guide to Home Canning and Preserving? I see a few different ones online. Thanks for your help.
Thank you for all your information. I started canning with strawberry preserves and peach jam...my peach jam didnt turned out like jam. It is more peach syrup. But it is delicious, from home grown peaches. I love it!
thank you for this very informative and helpful
Wow that was wonderful thank you I’m getting ready
Great information for a newbie. Thanks.