Ball Jam and Jelly Maker Review | Ball FreshTECH Pros and Cons
When I first saw the Ball FreshTECH Automatic Jam and Jelly maker (Amazon), I didn’t think I’d ever buy one. I don’t make a ton of jam, so it didn’t seem like it would be…
Pickled Hot Cherry Peppers Recipe (Quick Pickled and Canned)
I grew hot cherry peppers for the specific purpose of pickling them! Pickled hot cherry peppers add a great pop of flavor to salads and sandwiches. The great news is, it’s super easy to make…
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…
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…
Can Canning Lids be Reused? | Tips to Reuse Canning Lids
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…
How to Can Chicken in the Nesco Smart Canner
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…
The Ultimate Guide to Canning in the Nesco Smart Canner
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…
Making and Canning Tomatillo Salsa
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…
How Altitude Impacts Canning | How to Adapt Canning Recipes Based on Your Altitude
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…
Pressure Canning Carrots in the Nesco Smart Canner
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…