All low-acid canning recipes that need to be processed in a pressure canner. Meats, fish, vegetables, and meals-in-a-jar.
That’s not *entirely* click-bait… we’re not going to magically fit an entire turkey in a jar like those weird whole canned chickens. But perhaps more magically, I fit THREE turkeys into many jars. Okay, okay, not magic at all, just a little…
Most traditional instructions for pressure canning potatoes are hot-pack recipes. They work well, but partially cooking the potatoes before filling the jars is an extra step and sometimes, you just want something simpler. But simple doesn’t have to mean boring! These Mediterranean…
Looking for a meal prep canning recipe that is anything but bland? Try this one! Cajun red beans and sausage, pressure canned for a ready-to-eat pantry meal with a kick. It’s based on a tested Ball canning recipe, but we’ve kicked the…
Canning venison chili is a great way to preserve the flavor of fall, and ensures you have almost instant delicious homemade dinners ready to go. If we don’t have at least a few jars of this on the shelf, I feel like…
An Illustrated Guide to Basic Canning Equipment There are a few specialized tools that will make your life easier if you are going to be canning a lot, and this canning equipment guide will cover them in one comprehensive list. All you…
A lot of my canning jars have been collected over a decade or more, bought new, thrifted, or gifted from friends. My mom watches estate sales at farms near her for them and brings me some when she visits. Suffice to say,…