Canning.

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It is a great way to store fresh produce from the garden or local orchard! I have never done meat, too afraid of killing someone.

It sounds like you have great advice and I can imagine with youtube that is a huge help! Make sure to wipe the rims well, sanitize jars first and if they don't pop then eat immediately or toss them.

I find jelly and jam the easiest. It is fun to experiment and come up with different flavors. If it doesn't set up like you wanted then you have a nice dessert sauce! I saw in my Ball newsletter that they even have a jelly maker, it looks like a crock pot to me.

A tomato is a very versatile thing too. I have friends who can lots of different salsas, spaghetti sauce, crushed tomato, whole tomato.... the whole gambit!

Next up.....a food dehydrator and then the machine that takes the air out and seals them up for you for longer storage.