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…
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…
This post includes affiliate links. A common question that comes up in canning circles is, “Can canning lids be reused?” Canners have asked this question for years. But the desire to learn how to reuse…
In this article, I show you how to can chicken in the Nesco Smart canner. I show you the process for canning plain chicken that you can use in any recipe. I personally like to use…
In this article, my goal is to create the ultimate guide to using the Nesco Smart canner. The article contains multiple videos on how to use the Nesco as well as some basic canning tips…
In this article, I demonstrate making and canning tomatillo salsa. Tomatillo salsa is your typical green salsa (salsa verde). It’s a water bath recipe. I demonstrate canning this in the Nesco Smart Canner, but you…
This post includes affiliate links. When I first started canning, I had no idea that altitude impacts canning. This is true for both pressure canning, and water bath canning. In this article I dive into…
Carrots are a great thing to add to your prepper pantry, and canning carrots is a great way to store carrots long term. In this article I demonstrate pressure canning carrots in the Nesco Smart…
This post includes affiliate links. In this article, I delve into whether or not the Nesco Smart Canner is safe to use. Pro Tip: Just as a side note let me say that whatever I…