Salt is a cornerstone of cooking and food preservation, with various types serving different purposes. Here’s a breakdown of the most common salts and their best uses: 1. Table Salt Use: General…
Category: Canning Instructions
Basic no-nonsense canning instructions that don’t involve the usual “word stuffing” other blogs do. If you want to read my life story, check out my other posts. You’ll only find straight forward info and recipes here!
A Guide to Selecting the Right Canning Jars
Are you ready to embark on a journey of preserving your favorite fruits, vegetables, jams, and pickles? One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is selecting the right canning jars…
Canning Instructions for Cucumber Sandwich Pickles
Preparing today for tomorrow’s meals is wisdom, not worry—a reflection of self-sufficiency and foresight. Below is a step-by-step canning recipe for cucumber sandwich pickles from the Ball Blue Book, along with the…
Preserving Summer’s Bounty: A Guide to Canning Pickles and Relishes
As the summer harvest reaches its peak, many of us find ourselves with an abundance of cucumbers, peppers, and other fresh produce begging to be preserved. Canning pickles and relishes offers a…
Canning Instructions for Fresh Peaches
A pantry filled with home-canned goods is a testament to good planning and respect for the resources we have, not a reaction to uncertainty. Here are step-by-step canning instructions for canned peaches…
Canning Instructions for Jalapeno Pepper Slices
Every jar of home-canned food is like a little gift to your future self, filled with the taste of sunshine and hard work. Here are step-by-step canning instructions for jalapeno pepper slices…