Top 10 Questions About Canning: Home canning Need to Know

What are the top ten questions about home canning? People who are new to canning are especially interested in doing home canning the right way, and with the best canning equipment and supplies. the Homestead Heart Channel on Youtube has recently done a Canning Q&A that addresses these questions with a great deal of style and years of experience.

So here are the top ten questions asked about home canning from real people:

1. What kind of canner do I need and how big should it be?
2. How much water do I use in my canner?
3. Can I use a 'pressure cooker' to can foods?
4. Can I use a 'water bath canner' to can meats?
5. Where do I purchase my canning supplies?
6. Where do I store my canned foods?
7. What is the shelf life of canned meat?
8. Is there a different texture between raw and hot-packed chicken?
9. Why can meat and butter instead of just freezing these items?
10. Do you leave the bands on the jars after they are canned?

Watch the video to find the answers - do any of them surprise you?

So that's it, the 10 most-asked questions about home canning. Have you or your friends asked any of these questions? Do you agree with the answers?  Here's another great video from Homestead Heart - Pineapple Jam - The Easy Way! Some good questings are answered in this video as well. Like how many pineapples do I need, How long to cook, how ripe should the pineapples be? How much sugar should I add? Hint: not much! Pineapple jam is sweet, delicious, and has a wonderful aroma. Give this one a try folks, and don't be afraid to add your own special touch.

Please be sure to check out all the great canning videos at Homestead Heart - and happy canning!

Canning Tips for Beginners - Canning is Easier than You Think

Many beginners have some largely irrational fears around the whole process of canning. Canning is really not that hard. If you follow some basic canning safety rules and guidelines, you can have a fun  pastime from which you can start reaping some very real benefits in short order!



Canning at home is something of a lost art these days, but just a few decades ago, nearly 'everybody's grandma' was doing it. Don't be afraid to make a few mistakes initially, that's how everybody learns. One of the most important things to do is to make sure the can lids seal properly as they cool down  after pressure cooking. It's fun to listen as the canning jars make that reassuring "Pop!" as they seal.

Getting Started Canning at Home

This video gives some great thoughts about why it is a good idea to get started canning at home - especially now. Most people are dependent on food from the grocery store these days. I remember my grandparents always had a large garden and a pantry full of fresh canned vegetables and meat. they never gave much thought about it, it was just the way things were. During the Great Depression,  any more rural families had farms, gardens and nearly everybody canned at home.

Some good inspirational tips are in the video as well. Many people buy canning supplies and get off to a decent start, but gradually lose interest. Suggestions are given as to the best food items and  recipes to begin with, as well as how to maximize the benefits of canning early on so that the initial excitement of canning is maintained and increased as one progresses in this time-honored skill.

Even if you live in the city and do not have a garden, canning is still a great idea. When you do  your own canning, you know exactly what goes into it. You can use your own recipes to suit your taste and health concerns. Starting with fresh produce, you can have a healthier and better-tasting end result, and possibly save a bit of money in the process. 
Don't be concerned about possible food shortages due to colder than normal weather or supply disruptions due to COVID-19. Get started canning and give yourself some peace of mind.

Supplement Home Canning - Canned food at the Grocery Store

How good is canned food you can buy at the grocery store?

Obviously, most expert canners can do a better job of creating delicious and nutritious home-canned foods. Corporations that use GMO items in their canning process, and have profit as their top motive cannot be trusted by and large.

Many folks who can at home cannot can enough to fill all food needs. So here is a vid on buying the best supplemental canned foods at the grocery store to ward off the tough times ahead.

How to Can Pickled Beets

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BRINE:

- 2 cups water

- 2 cups white vinegar

- 2 cups sugar

- 1 teaspoon salt

BEETS:

- 3 1/2 pounds dark red beets (or any variety you enjoy)

- 1-2 large yellow or white onions (depending on your preference, the amount of onion can be optional)

CANNING SUPPLIES:

- 6-7 sterilized pint-size canning jars

- lids and rings

Start by washing your beets. If you are using home grown, make sure to leave the root on and cut the leaves to within an inch of the beet. Place in a large kettle and cover with water. Bring to a boil and let cook until tender. You'll know they're ready when a knife is easily inserted with just slight resistance.

Since beets vary in size, they may take varying times to cook. Remove them individually as needed. When cooked, drain (remove from water), let cool and remove skins using knife and gloves to prevent staining.

At this point, combine all the brine ingredients and let it simmer on the stove. Also start a large kettle filled with water on high heat, fitted with a rack in the bottom. This will be used for a water-bath.

Using sterilized jars, slice onion to taste and place in each jar. Then fill with sliced beets; I slice directly into the jars. If this is difficult, slice on a cutting board and pack jars. Top sliced beets with additional onion, leaving about a half inch of headspace in the jar.

Bring brine to a hard boil and fill each jar with the brine, leaving a half inch of headspace. Clean the top of the jars with hot water to remove any debris and drips. Following the manufacturer's directions, place lids and rings on jars being careful not to over tighten (this can cause lids to buckle).

Place prepared jars in boiling water-bath, making sure water covers jars by at least one inch. Bring back to a boil and process for 10 minutes. Remove jars from kettle using a jar lifter and let cool completely before touching.

Soon you will be hearing the music to a canners ears - the ping of the lids sealing! If one does not seal, don't worry. Just place it in the refrigerator and eat it!

These are delicious after only a week of sitting in the brine. However, the sealed jars will last at least a year in a cool, dark environment.

How to Make Dill Pickles Fresh From the Garden

John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you how he makes no-cook dill pickles fresh from the garden with just a handful of ingredients that are done less than a week!

In this episode, John shows you his recommended way of fermenting your garden-fresh summer vegetables including cucumbers, peppers, okra, onions and more. You will learn with just a few ingredients you can preserve your summer harvest thru the winter for later consumption without cooking.

John will teach you how you can make raw lacto fermented vegetables that have beneficial bacteria that are good for your digestion and immune system.

You will learn how John prevents mold and other contaminants from getting into his pickles by making an air-lock lid using items available online and at a local beer making shop.

After watching this episode, you will now know how you can make raw pickles that have more nutrition than canning, and are full of life!

Canning Garden Vegetables | At Home With P. Allen Smith

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Don't know what to do with all the vegetables from your garden? P. Allen Smith shows how to safely can your garden bounty. Canning is a great way to preserve vegetables and makes a great holiday gift as well!

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