FOOD PRESERVATION

Whether you have a garden abundance or support your local farmers market, there are a number of food preservation methods that will allow you to store food to last through the winter. There’s nothing better than pulling a jar of fresh applesauce out of the panty in the middle of a cold winter. It’s like summer in a jar. And tomato sauce from the garden? So much better than the store bought stuff.

But canning isn’t the only way to preserve food for long-term storage. In addition to water bath and pressure canning, dehydrating fruits and vegetables, fermentation, and freezing are other methods to try. Start with the food preservation method that seems most doable to you. Soon you’ll have a pantry full of produce to enjoy in the off-season.

How to Make Ketchup at Home (Canning Recipe)

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Try this tamarillo recipe for ketchup! It’s a great substitute for your favorite store bought brand if you’re harvesting lots of tamarillos.

Snack it up with Lacto-Fermented Radishes

If you’ve never thought about preserving radishes from the garden, this recipe for lacto fermented radishes with turnips might change your mind.

Home Food Preservation Methods for Saving the Flavor of Summer

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Did you know you can replicate canned food at home? Or make your own freeze dried snacks from fresh fruit? Check out these food preservation methods & eat well!

Fermentation 101 — How to Get Started with DIY Probiotics

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Are you ready to dive into fermentation? It’s an easy way to preserve fresh produce, but the process can sound a bit intimidating (it’s not!).

Easy Lacto-Fermented Cauliflower

When cauliflower is in season, consider making pickled cauliflower using the lacto-fermentation method to preserve it. These fermented cauliflower florets are tasty and crunchy and packed with probiotics. Plus? There’s no cooking involved and it’s *easy.

Embrace Pressure Canning for Home Food Preservation

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Pressure canning can seem intimidating when you are just learning to preserve food at home. These tips will help you confidently use your pressure canner.

Home Preservation: Canning Equipment and How to Get Started

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While home food preservation is not difficult, there are some things to know. Get started with an understanding of the necessary canning equipment. From canning jars and lids to water bath canners and pressure canners, here’s what you need to know to safely preserve your garden harvest at home.