Let’s be honest. Plastics are problematic…particularly those of the single-use variety. However, there are applications in the food and personal care industry where a plastic component is better suited. So, when is a plastic lid the better choice? To be clear…plastic lids are not suitable for processes that require heat processing or the formation...
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Although this is a very common question, before we tell you how to sterilize canning jars, we will discuss some of the misconceptions on this issue. We will look at when and why sterilizing jars prior to canning could be necessary. What does Sterilization mean? To sterilize a canning jar, it would have to...
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This small-batch recipe for pickled carrots with dill packs a great dilly crunch! Add them as a quick side-vegetable on a busy night, pack a few to snack on during the day, or chop them and throw them in a tuna, egg, or salmon salad. What is Hot Pack Preserving This method of preserving...
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You do not always need a Button Lid! In this post we will explain when and why you should consider a button lid. What is the Purpose of the Button? The button on a lid indicates there was enough vacuum created in the jar or bottle to pull down the button and keep it...
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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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Updated – March 15, 2021 Asparagus season is upon us and excited for this quick & easy pickled asparagus recipe! What we love about this recipe is that you can adapt it to include more than just asparagus. Throw in that extra bunch of asparagus you won’t have time to grill, or the beans...
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(Updated June 29, 2020) This Pickled Jalapeno Pepper Recipe from Mrs. Wages, offers a great way to enjoy Jalapeno peppers and not suffer from the heat in the process! They still offer a kick, but pickling them mellows out the heat. Add the pickled jalapeno peppers to tacos, nachos, or pulled pork sandwiches. Top...
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Excerpted from Ferment Your Vegetables by Amanda Feifer (Fair Winds Press, October 2015). In a pretty foolproof process, radish pickles remain an especially easy first step. I always have a jar of plain radish pickles fermenting at my house, simply because they’re so easy to make and taste so good that we tend to eat the...
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