Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Anna and Jenny talk about why diced tomatoes aren’t safe to can, but whole or crushed tomatoes are indeed safe. They also talk about plans for the next season of Perfectly Preserved, and what to expect in season 4. This is the season finale, and Perfectly Preserved will be back for season 4 on May 6 2026! Look for us then!

Here's the article talked about in the episode: https://blogs.extension.iastate.edu/answerline/2025/07/08/peel-tomatoes-before-preserving/

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Anna and Jenny talk about the over-hyped elderberry as a home remedy, what it’s actually good for, and the ways you can preserve it.

They discuss which types are safe, and which are not, they discuss that it isn’t especially effective, and you shouldn’t spend a lot of money to access these products.

Here’s the link to the articles that we reference: https://www.consumerreports.org/medicine-and-treatments/natural-cures-guide-which-work-which-dont-a2935767175/

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/em-9446-play-it-safe-when-preserving-elderberries

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/sp-50-536-preserving-fruits-wild-berries-fruits

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Anna and Jenny talk about how to acidify recipes, and how to safely swap citric acid, lemon juice, and vinegar. Thank you to listener Amy for her excellent question! 

Here’s the link to the articles that we reference: 

Jenny’s printable acid guide: https://thedomesticwildflower.com/acid-and-canning/

https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/how-do-i-can-tomatoes/tomato-acidification-directions/

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Anna and Jenny talk about how to preserve apricots including making jams, conserves, fruit leather and more. Stay tuned for new episodes every Wednesday!

Here’s the link to the articles that we reference: https://ucanr.edu/sites/default/files/2020-06/327922.pdf

Here’s the link https://extension.psu.edu/lets-preserve-peaches-apricots-nectarines#:~:text=Mix%20and%20dissolve%202%C2%BD%20cups,Seal%2C%20label%2C%20and%20freeze.

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Anna and Jenny talk about how to preserve apricots including freezing, canning, acidifying them to retain color with ascorbic acid, and pureeing. Stay tuned for next week 

Here’s the link to the articles that we reference: https://ucanr.edu/sites/default/files/2020-06/327922.pdf

Here’s the link https://extension.psu.edu/lets-preserve-peaches-apricots-nectarines#:~:text=Mix%20and%20dissolve%202%C2%BD%20cups,Seal%2C%20label%2C%20and%20freeze.

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Anna and Jenny talk about how to preserve citrus. We discuss canning recipes you may have never heard of before, the challenges Anna’s had with marmalade, dehydration, salt preserved lemons, and much more. Jenny’s favorite lemon preserve is lemon curd

Here’s the link to the articles that we reference: https://ucanr.edu/sites/default/files/2019-03/299978.pdf

https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/make-jam-jelly/marmalades/citrus-marmalade/

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Anna and Jenny talk about how to can all the things you may need for Taco Tuesdays including corn, beans, tomatoes, ground beef or chicken or wild game(!), tomatillos, and more. Here’s the link to preserving info all about tomatillos: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/food/preservation/preserving-tomatillos

Crushed Tomatoes Recipe https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pnw-300-canning-tomatoes-tomato-products#styles

Canning Beans Recipes https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/em-9435-preserving-dry-beans

Pressure Canning Meat Recipes https://extension.usu.edu/preserve-the-harvest/research/canning-meats-poultry-seafood

Make Your Own Flour Tortillas https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/7122/authentic-mexican-tortillas/

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Perfectly Preserved Podcast episode show notes season 3 episode 109 How to Be an Expert at Picking Fruit for Preserving

Anna and Jenny talk about how to know if the fruit you’re picking is ripe or not. They share their best tips for picking fruit from trees and best tools (ladders/apple pickers & hooks/baskets (ice cream buckets, coffee cans with strings, lumbar pack! Backpacks on front, etc), choosing underripe fruit, bring the stems with the fruit to get them to last so much longer, 

Cherries are ripe right now, with apricots close behind, cherry pitters 

Here’s the link to the stackable foldable crates Anna loves: https://amzn.to/3I5M5Hm

Here’s the link to the cherry pitter than Anna and Jenny love by Norpro: https://amzn.to/467m7NV

Here’s the link to the Oxo food mill that Jenny loves so much: https://amzn.to/4kl9qm3

Hosted by Master Food Preservers Anna Cash and Jenny Gomes

New episodes every Wednesday!

Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast

Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn

Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly

Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna!

$10 Canning Lesson

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Canning Supplies We Recommend

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Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils kit  

Steam Canner

Presto Pressure Canner (smaller, less expensive but still great)

All American Pressure Canner (comes in 5 colors, larger, made in USA, the Cadillac)

Pancake Pourer for Jams and Jellies

Anna’s favorite pH meter

The Best Thermometer: Thermoworks Thermopen One <&l

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Perfectly Preserved Podcast episode show notes season 3 episode 109 How to Use Canned Tomatoes | Our Favorite Canned Tomato Recipes

Anna and Jenny talk about how tomatoes require acidification and the conditions that result in a lower acid tomato. They discuss their favorite ways of using canned tomatoes, and their favorite recipes. 

Hosted by Master Food Preservers Anna Cash and Jenny Gomes

New episodes every Wednesday!

Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast

Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn

Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly

Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna!

$10 Canning Lesson

$40 Full Lesson

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Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth) 

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils kit  

Steam Canner

Presto Pressure Canner (smaller, less expensive but still great)

All American Pressure Canner (comes in 5 colors, larger, made in USA, the Cadillac)

Pancake Pourer for Jams and Jellies

Anna’s favorite pH meter

The Best Thermometer: Thermoworks Thermopen One 

Ingredients for Delicious Canned Food

Redmond Real Salt 

Morton Pickling Salt (no additives)

Pomona’s Universal Pectin

Trusted Canning Books We Love and Recommend 

Ball Blue Book of Canning and Preserving&

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$10 Canning Lesson

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In this episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Master Food Preservers Anna and Jenny discuss all the tools that make preserving the uber versatile tomato easier. We also discuss peeling tomatoes as well as peaches, and share some encouragement for a younger canner. 

Hand food mill - Oxo brand

Support the show

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Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn

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Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna!

$10 Canning Lesson

$40 Full Lesson

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Canning Supplies We Recommend

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Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...