Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Oct 30 2024 105 ep. 24 mins 29

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Want to learn to safely preserve food at home? Join Master Preservers Anna Cash and Jenny Gomes as they teach you all the ins and outs of canning, from water bath canning, to steam canning, to pressure canning. You’ll learn tested, up-to-date techniques that work for a modern, busy home. Each episode will cover a specific topic relevant to food preservation such as canning equipment, excellent recipe choices for both beginner and intermediate canners, and even other methods of food preservation such as dehydration, fermentation, and freeze drying. Friends and food preservation enthusiasts Anna and Jenny will guide you expertly and share laughs along the way.

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Season 2 Finale: Tips for Market Success and Streamlined Preserving

Oct 30 2024 36 mins

If you’re considering selling your preserves at a market or want tips on how to speed up your canning process, then we have the episode for you! On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, Anna is back to divulge all of her tips and tricks that make canning more manageable, no matter the volume. Anna is nearly through her mission to make over 3,000 jars of jam for a local Ch

The Best Way to Keep Jars Warm Before Processing

Oct 23 2024 24 mins

Cracked jars and under processed food sound like a canner’s nightmare, right? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we dive into how to keep jars warm before processing. Jenny explains why you must warm your jars before filling them, and why the best warming method depends on your personal circumstances. She’ll walk you through the most time-efficient ways to warm yo

Tackling Pressure Canner Problems Together

Oct 16 2024 33 mins

Is it time to phone a friend with your latest canning struggle? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we help a dear listener with her problematic pressure canner.While we wish it weren’t true, not all pressure canners are created equal. Jenny deep dives into the Barton pressure canner user manual and product specifications. You’ll hear where this particular pressure

Is it safe to can in my pressure cooker?: Pressure Canning Appliances Explained

Oct 09 2024 30 mins

Are you in search of a pressure canning appliance that can do it all? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss kitchen appliances that are marketed for pressure canning.Jenny discusses the technical differences between pressure canners, pressure cookers, and electric pressure cookers. You’ll learn the capabilities of a pressure canner that allow it to safely pr

How to Can Hot Sauce, BBQ Sauce, and Condiments

Oct 02 2024 29 mins

Ready to spice up your meals and share the love with homemade condiments? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss how to can hot sauce, BBQ sauce, and other condiments.Jenny clears the air of misinformation to bring you safe and tested recipes for your most-loved sauces. Listen to be in the know on how to select suitable tomatoes and vinegar for these products.

Pressure Canning Wild Game

Sep 24 2024 30 mins

It’s time to further your homesteading skills and diversify your pantry with a crash course in preserving wild game! On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss how to pressure wild game.Jenny shares her first-hand experience with preserving buck as her very first pressure canning endeavor. She discusses the benefits of pressure canning wild game, including meat t

Pressure Canning Seafood

Sep 18 2024 34 mins

If you’re interested in preserving all things from our oceans, rivers, lakes, and streams, it’s time to tune in. On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss how to pressure can seafood.We share why seafood must be pressure canned and how to handle it for safe preservation. Find out what ingredients to add to preserve seafood’s taste and texture, and steps to t

Making Apple Cider

Sep 11 2024 26 mins

With apples in abundance, it’s time to make the most of them by using every last drop. On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss how to make and preserve apple cider at home. You’ll learn what tools you need for a smooth apple cider making process, and which apples are best for apple cider. Jenny also shares advice for using every last bit of your apples like

How to Make Flavored Vinegars

Sep 05 2024 21 mins

If you’re looking for ways to preserve now that will enhance your cooking later, look no further! On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we share how to prepare and store flavored vinegars.We discuss container options for flavored vinegar and how to properly prepare them, including corked bottles for your cottagecore goals. You’ll learn how to infuse your vinegar with

Everything Pumpkin

Aug 28 2024 26 mins

Few things say fall more than pumpkin, but did you know it can only be preserved with some guidelines in mind? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss how to preserve everything pumpkin. We discuss what sets pumpkin apart from other foods, and what that means for how to preserve it. You’ll learn what it takes to work around pumpkin’s low acidity and high den