Canning Jar Sterilization Methods

four empty Ball canning jars

It is not always necessary to sterilize jars if you plan to process your recipe for more than 10 minutes for elevations of less than 1000 ft. If you live above the 1000ft elevation, you’ll need to add an extra minute to the process time, for each additional 1000ft of elevation. It is also not … Read more

Cranberry Walnut Conserve Step by Step

cranberry walnut conserve logo

Cranberry walnut conserve is easy to make at home and preserve for use over the next year. It is also impossible to find in stores. And as a homesteader, you’re all about making as many things by hand that you can and improving the life experiences your family and you have, right? Well, let’s look … Read more

Dilled Carrots Step by Step

jars of dilled carrots

If you’re a homesteader looking to fill up your pantry with preserved foods, dilled carrots are one of your best bets! These pickles taste delicious. Carrots are also plentiful all year round at the grocery store, and are inexpensive as well. Jars of bright orange dilled carrots will help add variety to your canned goods … Read more

Canning From The Freezer

cans of muscadine jelly

Freezing meat and produce to be canned at your own convenience is a great way to ease the burden of the summer harvest. Here’s what you can freeze for canning, and what doesn’t work so well…