Back in the day canning and storing up food was hard work, the backbreaking processes of planting and harvesting and then following days of canning in a hot kitchen. It was part of farm life. I grew up preserving food…yes, back in the day. Hahaha! I learned quite a bit from my grandmother and mom. I didn’t think I would every preserve food when I was out on my on…never say never. Back in the day canning was hard work. Let’s fast forward to today. I still live on a farm with my husband. Yes, we have a garden and we can and preserve our food. I want to share with you the basics of how I can and preserve vegetables. Home canning is an easy way to preserve and share the bounty of your home garden or farmer’s market finds. *We get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Click Here for more info about cookies collected and our privacy policy.* Canning Vegetables at HomeImproved methods of home canning make it more enjoyable and safer for a homemaker to preserve the natural goodness of vegetables. Foods spoil because of the action of molds, yeasts and bacteria. Also, enzymes in vegetables may cause undesirable changes in flavor, color and texture. Using the proper procedures during canning, such as processing foods with a high enough heat for a long enough time, destroys the organisms and stops the action of enzymes. Airtight seals then protect foods from contamination. Do not use a jar of canned goods if they appear cloud, foamy or have an “off” color or odor. Follow recipes carefully to ensure good results. Do not adjust sugar, vinegar or salt amounts in recipes as this can lead to food spoilage. Use 5 percent acidity white vinegar unless otherwise specified. For best results, use a canning salt that is processed without caking agents or iodine as these can affect color and crispness of the finished products. Certain foods like okra, carrots, green beans and asparagus are considered ‘low acid foods’ and must be canned in a steam pressure canner at 240 degrees to avoid botulism contamination unless sufficient vinegar is added to the recipe (as in pickling) to avoid contamination. Pickled foods can be processed in the water bath canner at 212 degrees. Equipment You Will NeedBoiling water canner or a large enough stock pot to cover the jars with at least one inch of water. The canners you buy come with a jar rack to raise the jars off the bottom of the pan to allow water to thoroughly circulate under the jars. You may use a cake rack in a deep stock pot to get the same results. You will need a lid to tightly cover the container. Canning jars in half pint, pint or one quart sizes. These jars are made with special threads to seal properly with home canning screw bands and lids. The jars should have no nicks or chips in the necks which would inhibit a proper seal. Jars may be reused many times if they are in good condition. Jar lids and screw bands come in standard or wide mouth types. Screw bands may be reused if they are not worn or rusted but the lids should not be reused Tools to make the job easier:Steps for Canning
Pressure CanningPressure canning is essential in safely preparing low acid foods such as vegetables. Temperatures of at least 240 degrees Fahrenheit (F) must be reached when processing low-acid foods in order to destroy the spores of the dangerous Clostridium botulinum microorganism. They survive in low-acid foods in the absence of air, which is a condition present in canned vegetables and meats. When the spores begin to grow, they produce the deadly botulinum toxin without noticeable signs of spoilage in the sealed jar. The temperature of 240 degrees F can be reached only in a pressure canner at the appropriate pounds pressure for the altitude of your area. Both dial gauge and weighted gauge pressure canners are available commercially. The dial gauge canner has a gauge with a needle that indicates the pounds of pressure inside the canner. The gauges on these canners need to be checked each year to ensure accuracy. County Extension agents or the company that made the canner may be able to perform this service. For canners with a weighted gauge, the gauge does not need to be tested as long as there has been no damage to the gauge. It is important to keep the instruction manual that comes with any canner for reference. Theses are the two different canners. Hope this has answered all you questions about canners. Join us by signing up for our newsletter.
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The Goat Management Binder
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The Goat Management Binder This binder will help you keep your goats health records organized and more. Remembering all the identifications and medical records for each goat is difficult so I quickly learned that I needed to write down our goat herd information. We created all the pages for our goat heard. This system works for us. I think our Goat Management Bind will help you with your recordkeeping. This eBook has 24 pages Print our the pages, fill in your goat information and place in a binder of your choice. When all of your goat information is kept in one place it saves time in case of an emergency. Homemaking / Home Management Binder
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Digital Homemaking / Home Management Binder I'm excited to share with you my Homemaking / Home Management Binder. This is a beautiful simple binder to write your Weekly task for you home. You can use every day over and over. You will get: Faith based / Proverbs 31 Women Weekly Cleaning Schedule Organizing your home Daily Chores Monthly Plan Meal Planner Grocery List Bill Tracker Savings Tracker Vacation Budget 20 pages 8.5"x11" letter size that matches any printer Unlimited prints (personal use) Instant download and get started PDF Printable Enjoy getting organized with our Homemaking / Home Management Binder ** THIS IS A DIGITAL PRODUCT. ** NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED. Your files will be available to download once payment is confirmed. * You may print the files as many times as you like for your own personal use. * Sharing this product is not allowed. ** We do not accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations, but please contact me if you have any problems with your order. Instant Download Your files will be available to download once payment is confirmed. Farm/ Livestock Management Binder
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Farm / Livestock Management Binder In this binder you can log all your livestock needs and help you stay organized with all records. Such as: *Goats *Chickens *Horses *Medications *Purchases of Livestock *Sold Livestock Our Farm / Livestock Management Binder is 24 pages. Print our the pages, fill in your Livestock information and place in a binder of your choice. When all of your Livestock information is kept in one place it saves time in case of an emergency. Gardening In the South
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Gardening In the South E-Book Learn about Gardening in South Texas Zone 8 In our e-book we cover Fruit trees, Perennials & Pollinator, Garden checklist, What months to plant. Your files will be available to download once payment is confirmed. I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order. Thank you for shopping with us! Margarita Common Goat Medications
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Common Goat Medications We give you goat medications that we use for our goats. Included: Common Goat Medications & Easy to Understand Dosages General Information on Injection Wormers Antibiotics Anti-Inflammatories & Hormones' Injectable Vitamins and Minerals Oral Treatments You will get: 13 pages - eBook Unlimited prints (personal use) Instant download and get started PDF Printable ** THIS IS A DIGITAL PRODUCT. ** NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED. Your files will be available to download once payment is confirmed. * You may print the files as many times as you like for your own personal use. * Sharing this product is not allowed. ** We do not accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations, but please contact me if you have any problems with your order. Instant Download Your files will be available to download once payment is confirmed. Thank you for shopping with us. Crochet Cup Sleeve Cozy
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Only a few left! Pretty cup cozy for both hot and iced beverage cups. It will slide up over a standard size non handle travel cups or store-bought coffee cups. They are great at protecting hands from the heat and cold of the travel mug/cup. *100% cotton yarn. * Colors may vary due to stock so message me if you prefer something specific. *Machine washable and dryer safe on low heat. *All Cozy’s make a great gift for literally anyone! *If you don’t see one you love don’t hesitate to message me! I love creating new products. Thank you for visiting our store. Handmade Goat Milk & Honey Soap
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Handmade Goat Milk & Honey Soap 4 oz. bar. Benefits from goat milk & honey - it's moisturizing, clarifying, and naturally antibacterial. Goat milk & Honey Soap has always been a favorite, it smells divine, and there are loads of skin benefits. Goat milk & Honey Soap hydrates and nourishes dry skin. It doesn't leave your skin feeling dry. Ingredients: Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauretha Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Goat Milk, Honey Titanium Dioxide. Due to the handmade nature of our soaps and fragrance oil added, all bars vary in color. |
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