Canning beef stew
How to Can Beef Stew My family really likes canned beef stew. Beef stew is one of those recipes that you’re not quite sure if your family is going to like the canned version vs. the store bought version. I was a little skeptical about canning beef stew at first, but I was hoping…
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blanching vegetables for freezing
Blanching is necessary before freezing almost all vegetables. It stops enzyme actions that can cause loss of flavor, color and texture. Blanching cleanses the vegetable surface, brightens the color of the vegetables, and limits the loss of vitamins. It also makes vegetables easier to pack for freezing. Blanching time varies with the type and…
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Easy rocky road candy (rocky road peanut clusters) to make for Christmas or the holidays. Perfect for cookie plates to give away to family and friends!
This rocky road candy (also called rocky road peanut clusters) is an easy treat to make for Christmas. It only takes a few steps to make, and you can literally have them made in 15 minutes. This is a fun recipe for kids and grandkids to help make. Make a double batch, and they will…
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My TOP 10 favorite holiday gift ideas for home canners! My favorite canning gadgets, including food mills, immersion blenders, jelly strainers, and more!
If you are a canner, you know that there is a lot of equipment you can buy to make your life easier during canning season. A lot of people (including myself) try to get by with the bare essentials in order to save money, but the holidays are a great time to pick up some…
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Easy recipe for canning homemade vegetable broth from scraps. The best broth to make for easy dinners.
How to Can Vegetable Broth There is really nothing easier to can with your pressure canner than homemade vegetable broth or stock. I love to can homemade chicken broth too, but vegetable broth is even easier to make and can. This is one of my 6 favorite soup canning recipes for food storage. You…
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