Customers often ask if they should wash their canning jars before filling them. In our continuing series of Frequently Asked Questions, we are discussing if your canning jars need to be washed before you fill them. The short answer: Yes, always wash your canning jars before using them – whether they are bulk canning...
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Updated January 14, 2021 It’s true, we’re in the midst of a food packaging crisis and canning jars and other preserving and canning supplies are hard to find. The Washington Post even called us about it. Check out their article about pandemic canning. In this post we will help you find canning jars that...
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You’ll find that this corn relish is a very versatile condiment to have handy! It pairs well with everything! Top tacos with it, add it to a dip, kick up some grilled chicken, fish, or pork by serving with corn relish. Serve it alone with tortilla chips, or stir the corn relish into a...
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The smoky flavors in this peach bourbon BBQ sauce come from a combination of lightly roasting the peaches and adding chipotle powder. Thank you to Joel MacCharles and Dana Harrison, authors of Batch and Well Preserved, for sharing this recipe with us. “We discovered the magic of ground chipotles while on vacation with our...
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Many families are repurposing their outdoor space into a new era of victory gardens in an effort to be proactive during the coronavirus crisis. These gardens are symbols of self-reliance, food production and community resilience. Some families might be new to growing their own food, others may grow food in much larger quantities than...
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A few years ago we had a hands-on jam canning class with Marisa McClellan of Food in Jars. This delightful Pear Vanilla Jam sweetened with honey was the result of that class. It’s perfect with yogurt, or spread on waffles – even by the spoonful! If you haven’t swapped out sugar for honey in...
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(Updated – July 20, 2020) It’s peach picking time! Get a Peach Salsa Recipe, peach prepping tips and a demo with Marisa McClellan of Food in Jars right here! If you’re new to preserving peaches, be sure to confirm that you’re using freestone varieties. Fighting with the peels & pits can really take the...
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As a Master Gardener and Master Preserver, Linda Ziedrich’s cookbooks – Joy of Pickling and Joy of Jams, Jellies and other Sweet Preserves collectively boast an impressive 500+ recipes for preserving! Linda has shared her recipe for Raspberry Jam no pectin added from Joy of Jams, Jellies and other Sweet Preserves. No Pectin Added...
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