Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Wondering where canned goods fall on the health scale? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss how to make your canned foods as healthy as possible.

We cover ways you can add nourishing foods to your pantry by canning. You’ll learn about which organic foods you can can to reduce your pesticide exposure, how pressure-canned beans and meat are nutrient dense pantry staples, and why canned tomatoes are our most valued item. We also discuss ways canned foods can be unhealthy and what you can do to avoid these pitfalls. 

Done right, food preservation and canning can benefit your family with healthful food year round! 

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to [email protected]

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$10 Canning Lesson

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Canning Supplies We Recommend

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On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss how to get ready for the canning season. Grab your pen and paper! This episode is full of our most helpful tips to set yourself up for a successful canning season.

We cover how to spring clean your kitchen for canning and take a canning inventory. You’ll also hear what you can do now to lower your canning expenses and how to maintain your pressure canner. Jenny shares her favorite canning books for recipe inspiration, and Anna covers how to plan your garden for preserving. 

Put these essential tips to use and gear up for an amazing canning season!

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to [email protected]

Join us on Instagram
Follow Anna @SmartHomeCanning
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Support the show

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

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links! 

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth) 

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

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Does high sugar content have you down about canned goods? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we dive into canning with low sugar or no sugar.

We cover every option for lightening up or eliminating the sugar in your canning recipes. You’ll learn how to use fruit juice, how to substitute sugar for honey, and how artificial sweeteners affect a recipe. We also share our experience with Pamona’s Pectin in low-sugar recipes. 

Use these tips to try on new healthy recipes or lighten up old favorites! 

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to [email protected]

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Join Anna @SmartHomeCanning
Join Jenny @TheDomesticWildflower

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See more from Anna on this episode here 

Support the show

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

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links! 

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth) 

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

If you find yourself wanting to expedite the canning process, then this is the episode for you. On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we discuss if you can safely stack jars in your pressure canner or water bath canner to save time. 

We tell you everything you need to know in order to stack your jars in a water bath canner and pressure canner without compromising safety.  You’ll learn the guidelines for stacking in a water bath canner, including the supplies needed, processing time, and our best tips for ensuring you have enough water. We also share why stacking in a steam canner isn’t recommended and how to choose the right pressure canner.

Canning doesn’t have to be a full-day endeavor. Grab a rack and start stacking your jars today!

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to [email protected]

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.

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Support the show

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

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links! 

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth) 

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

Glass jars and shipping aren’t always the best match, but we have some helpful secrets to share. On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we teach you everything you need to know about how to ship canned goods.

We share our very best tips, including how to make the shipping cost more reasonable and the best material to keep jars from breaking. Anna tells why she always puts each jar through a drop test, and Jenny shares ways to make the jars you send extra special. You’ll also hear our best ideas for jams, jellies, and preserved goods that make special gifts or care packages.

It’s time to share your canned goods with loved ones near and far! They are sure to be the best mail anyone gets. 

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to [email protected]

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.

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Support the show

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

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links! 

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth) 

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

Ready to take your preservation skills beyond jars? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we share how to cold smoke bacon and discuss other forms of meat preservation.

Anna is here to give all the secrets she learned in her recent cold smoked bacon class, allowing you to learn from her experience. She walks through the process of cold smoking bacon from start to finish and explains why it’s superior to store-bought bacon. We also cover guidelines for preserving other meats including making jerky and safely handling pork and wild game.

We hope this episode encourages you to explore the art of curing your own meats! It’s a new skill that is both practical and delicious! 

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Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to [email protected]

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.

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See more from Anna on this episode here 

Support the show

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

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links! 

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth) 

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

Summer is around the corner, meaning every canner is making grand plans for canning season.  On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, Anna and Jenny are together to share what they’re excited to preserve this summer.

Join in on our enthusiasm for the canning season!  Anna shares how a drip system will revolutionize both her garden and preservation plans, and Jenny explains why bone broth and tomato sauce are on her must-do list. You’ll also hear what went well last year that we plan to repeat this season. 

It’s no secret that we love all things preserving, and this episode has us dreaming and scheming! What’s on your list for this canning season? Share with Anna and Jenny on Instagram.

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to [email protected]

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See more from Anna on this episode here 

Support the show

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

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links! 

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth) 

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

Spring is in the air, and we’re here to help you embrace every bit of it! On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we cover how to make jellies and more with wildflowers, herbs, and evergreens.

We share the key components of flower petal canning recipes and why each ingredient is necessary to make a safe and delicious product. Anna shares her dreams of making spruce tip jelly and Jenny talks about her crack at making violet jelly. You’ll learn how to preserve jellies, syrups, and juices all with foraged ingredients. We also discuss how to safely reduce the sugar in a jam or jelly recipe. 

This episode is the inspiration you need to create your own delicious preserves straight from nature's bounty. Let's savor every moment of this vibrant season together!

Find the recipes we shared below:
Rose recipes https://www.uaf.edu/ces/publications/database/food/wild-roses.php

Wild Jelly from the Illinois Extention Office https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2022-12-16-wild-jelly-what-it-and-what-plants-can-be-used

Syrup Recipe  https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/garden-or-orchard-table-jams-and-jellies-north-dakota-fruits

Herbal Jelly  https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/wow-words-wellness-lifestyle-blog/2015-07-02-how-make-herbal-jelly

Spruce Tip Jelly https://www.pbs.org/food/kitchen-vignettes/spruce-tip-jelly/

Wild Flower Jelly https://www.edibleohiovalley.com/eov/2018/wildflower-jelly

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to [email protected]

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.

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See more from Anna on this episode here 

Support the show

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

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links! 

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth) 

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we’re diving into the history of food preservation. With so much noise around what’s safe and what’s not, we’re stepping in to share how canning has evolved and what canning recommendations have stood the test of time.

Our discussion will turn you into the canning history buff you’ve always wanted to be. We talk about the invention of the mason jar, canning practices throughout WWI and WWII, and how industrial canning came to be. You’ll also learn about Amish canning practices, the USDA’s recommendations from the early 1900s and the history of pressure canning. 

We hope this episode gives you the knowledge you need to sift through misinformation and the safe canning recommendations that have served us for over 100 years.

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to [email protected]

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.

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See more from Anna on this episode here 

Support the show

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

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links! 

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth) 

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

Drumroll, please! Today marks the grand release of The Pressure Canning Cookbook, written by your host, Jenny Gomes. In this episode, Anna and Jenny offer a preview of this amazing pressure canning resource.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie to the world of pressure canning, this cookbook is your ticket to preserving perfection. With Jenny’s crystal clear instructions, you'll confidently navigate the pressure canning process like a culinary maestro. The variety of recipes included will make any family happy and will ensure your pantry is stocked with homemade goodness year-round. 

Pick up your copy of The Pressure Canning Cookbook anywhere books are sold! You can find if here on Amazon or here on Barnes and Noble. 

Support the show

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

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links! 

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth) 

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...