What Types of Vinegar Can Be Used in Pickling?
Pickles are a beloved snack, and pickling foods can preserve them and give them a slightly sour flavor. Vinegar is used to pickle foods, but what types of vinegar are the best for pickling? The…
What Are the Different Types of Pickles?
Pickles are a beloved snack in the United States, and many different foods can be pickled. There are also many different types of pickles. There are about 10 different types of pickles made from cucumbers…
Pressure Canning Vs Water Bath | What’s the Difference?
Canning can be intimidating. It seems like a complicated process. However, canning can be a simple and worthwhile experience. There are two primary methods of canning: pressure canning and water bath. These two methods both…
Is Canning Without a Canner Possible?
Are you wanting to can all of your fruits and vegetables, but don’t have a canner? Or do you just want to try out a new method for canning? In any case, this article can…
What Are Safe Canning Methods?
If you have food that you want to can, then the main question is, what method should you use? Each canning method is good, and there are slightly different steps. A main influencing factor when…
What Is Headspace in Canning?
If you are new to canning, you might already know that it isn’t always a straightforward process. Canning requires exactness in measurements, particularly in leaving proper headspace. Understanding each part of the process will ensure…
How Tight Should a Ring be When Canning?
Canning is a popular food storage method. From jams to pickles, many people can each year. The process involves using jars and specially designed lids, and using these two-piece lids correctly is critical to the…
Canning Mistakes that Can Kill You
Many people fear home canning. And it’s true. There are home canning mistakes that can kill you, or at least make you very sick. This doesn’t mean that you should be afraid to home can….
Pickling vs. Fermenting | Are Pickles and Ferments the Same?
Pickling and fermenting are two words that are often used interchangeably. But there are subtle differences between pickles and ferments. By the end of this article, you’ll have a clear understanding of the difference between…
Easy Cowboy Candy Recipe
In this article, I share with you a really easy cowboy candy recipe. Perhaps you have an abundance of jalapenos, or you simply want to make a sweet and spicy treat. Then cowboy candy is…