OK, you guys call it Canning. I call it "Putting stuff in glass jars and calling it Canned."
However you call it, I no am the proud owner of the Ball Blue Book: Guide to Preserving 2012 ed. and with it, an introduction to canning Kit:
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Ball Mason jars are ADORABLE. They have the cute little embossed fruits nd stuff. I'm turning into Laura Ingalls, wanting to put up as much produce as I can.
You see, our friend, Helen, has a rather large acreage, and she raises chickens and we have added a market garden to the mix.
Once those tomatoes, fruits and veg get ready, I want to put them up in a way that doesn't rely on having power to keep them fresh.
We are eventually getting a sheep or a goat, or both for meat, and I have checked and meat can be canned for years as well.
SO OVER TO YOU:
Does anyone on the LoT have experience with canning, and can help me avoid any pitfalls??
My first project is Apple and Jalapeño jelly.
Can't wait to get all the recipes and tips from Y'all.
And I love these two Youtube Channels:
KATZCRADUL
and
OurHalfAcreHomestead
They are the ones that inspired me to try canning out, and see how I go.
Cheers,
Rob. (who really does miss you all, and who just wants to fly over to you tomorrow if he could.)
PS: Stoaty is right behind me with the canning, and will make a fine accomplice.
