Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Trying to keep your family healthy over the cold and flu season? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we delve into the use of honey fermented garlic as a natural immunity booster and offer the information you need to understand the safety concerns behind this practice. 

We share how we came across honey fermented garlic and how it is made. You’ll learn about the multiple factors in the fermentation process of honey fermented garlic that pose a high risk of C botulinum. These include the use of honey, an anaerobic fermentation environment, low alkaline ingredients, and more. 

In contrast to other natural immunity options, honey fermented garlic puts its consumers at risk of developing botulism and is not recommended according to safe food preservation practices. 

Looking for other ways to fend off illness? Tune into our episodes on bone broth and steam juicing.

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 

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$10 Canning Lesson

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Wondering what sets Pur Mason apart from other canning supply companies? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we are excited to bring you a special feature episode on Pure Mason and our experiences using their jars and lids. 

We share what sets Pur Mason apart from other brands, including their lid quality and distinctive design that creates a reliable seal. You’ll learn how colored glass jars help protect canned goods from the effects of light and how the unique shapes of Pur Mason are both aesthetically pleasing and helpful for canners. We also tell all about our personal experiences with Pur Mason including canning our favorites and receiving support from their customer service. 

From trusty preservation to beautiful presentation, Pur Mason is a great choice for your canning supply needs! We hope you enjoy them as much as we have. 

Check out all Pur Mason has to offer on their website

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.

SHOW NOTES:

See more from Anna on this episode here 

https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-61-our-review-of-pur-mason

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

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Fall is in the air and fresh apples are calling your name! On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss all there is to know about preserving apples so you can enjoy them from fall through summer. 

We share our suggestions for how to preserve apples in various ways, from canned applesauce and apple juice, to dehydrated apple rings and apple fruit leather. You’ll also learn why Clear Jel is a must-have ingredient for perfect canned apple pie filling and how to pretreat apples to avoid oxidation and keep them looking delicious. 

Tune in to learn more about how you can preserve apples and savor their delicious flavors in every way! 

Want to learn more about dehydrating? We have you covered! Listen to our episode, Dehydrating 101

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.

SHOW NOTES:

See more from Anna on this episode here 

https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-60-apples-so-many-ways-to-use-them

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

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If canning salsa is on your list for this season, then this is an episode you don’t want to miss. On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss all things salsa to help you successfully can great shelf-stable homemade salsa. 

We cover why you need to be mindful of using safe tested recipes when it comes to salsa. This includes how tomatoes aren’t high in acid as most people think and what added ingredients you need to safely water bath can tomato salsa. We share our favorite salsa recipes, including Jenny’s tomatillo salsa and Anna’s cooked tomato salsa. You’ll also learn how to enhance the flavor of salsa without reducing acidity and alternative methods for preserving salsa if you want to veer from a tested recipe. 

Allow this episode to be your guide as you preserve tasty salsa to enjoy 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]

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

You’ll find Anna’s Tomato Basics Course and more at smarthomecanning.com and Jenny’s free acidity chart at thedomesticwildflower.com

SHOW NOTES:

See more from Anna on this episode here 

https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/its-salsa-time

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

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Wondering how to tell fact from fiction when it comes to food preservation advice? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss the safety concerns around the recommendation to reduce the amount of water in a water bath so that the water doesn’t cover jars during processing. This poor advice comes with claims that it will reduce siphoning. We’re here to set the record straight!

We take time to discuss the four things that can cause siphoning in canning and share our best tips for reducing siphoning safely. You’ll leave this episode knowing why you should avoid packing raw foods, how to minimize temperature fluctuation during processing, the best process for removing your jars from processing, and why following the recommended headspace in a recipe is important. We also equip you with the knowledge of what to do if siphoning occurs during processing. 

This episode is a tale of caution not to follow everything you come across on social media! We love being your guides for safe canning practices.

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.

SHOW NOTES:

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

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If you want to ensure safe food preservation in your kitchen, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we are talking about major and minor common canning mistakes that every canner should be aware of.

We'll dive into the major canning mistakes that can have dangerous consequences, such as making up your own canning recipe and adding extra starch or thickener to a recipe. We'll explain why these mistakes can lead to undercooking and the growth of harmful bacteria. We'll also cover the minor canning mistakes that you should be aware of, including using reusing canning lids and allowing jars to cool too slowly. 

Avoid putting your health, time, and delicious food on the line by following recommended canning practices! 

Our source for this episode is this article by  Kathleen Riggs, a family and consumer sciences professor at Utah State University. 

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.

SHOW NOTES:

See more from Anna on this episode here https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-57-major-and-minor-canning-mistakes-and-how-to-tell-the-difference

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

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On this week’s episode, the Perfectly Preserved Podcast turns one! Tune in to celebrate with us as we reflect on the past year, share our most-loved episodes, and give fun personal updates.

We highlight our top episodes as a reminder to listen or re-listen!

Jenny’s favorite episode- How to Make and Can Applesauce

Anna’s favorite episode- Anna's Cottage Food License Advice for Canners

Our top three episodes according to YOU:

Preserving Food to Save Money

How to Can Tomatoes

How to Plan Your Garden for Canning Season

You’ll also hear how each of our canning seasons are going and information on our free anniversary canning class offerings!

Join us on Instagram for our free Dill Pickle class on Thursday, September 14th 9:00 am PST, 10:00 am MST, 11:00 CST, and 12:00 pm EST

For the next 24 hours-

Join Anna’s email list at smarthomecanning.com to recieve her Pickled Veggies Course for free

Access Jenny’s Steam Canning Course for free at startcanning.com with code POD100

Thanks for listening and being a part of our community! Send your food preservation questions to [email protected]

SHOW NOTES:

Anna's notes
https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-56-our-podcast-turns-one

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

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

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Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

Does the canning season leave you feeling overwhelmed? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share our best canning hacks to can smarter, not harder.

We share how to take an inventory to plan your canning season, how to plan meals around your canning days and  how to efficiently manage prepping food before canning. We also discuss how appliances and kitchen gadgets can save you time and ways canning with friends or family benefits us all. Finally, we offer a reminder of how naming your reason for canning and pacing yourself make the whole experience more enjoyable. 

Banish overwhelm and plan for a successful canning season with these tips!

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.

SHOW NOTES:

See more from Anna on this episode here 

https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-55-managing-canning-overwhelm

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...

What is the difference between jam and jelly, or preserves and marmalade? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we cover all types of fruit in jars to demystify what each is. From jam to jellies, conserves, and more, we’re here to save the day!

We discuss why jam has more fiber and nutrients compared to other fruit preserved in jars and what constitutes a high-quality jelly. You’ll hear why curd can be fussy to make, but is worth the effort and our favorite ways to use it. You’ll also learn how a fruit preserve is different from jams or jelly and what a fruit conserve is. But it doesn’t stop there! We clear the air on chutney, confit, and that ever so challenging marmalade.

We hope this episode clears up any confusion about various types of fruit preserved in jars! Let us know if you try any of these methods. We love to see what you’re making!

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.

Anna's show notes

https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-54-jams-jellies-conserves-oh-my

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...

Looking for answers to your burning canning questions? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we answer food preservation questions from listeners like you. 

Buckle up for an episode full of up-to-date safe canning advice of all kinds. Questions we address include:

• If fruit is coming in slowly, can you freeze it before processing as you collect enough to can?
• How to remedy jam that set too thick after processing
• How to make crunchy pickled peppers
• How big a bushel or a peck are
• Is dry canning safe?
• How to double stack in your canner
• What is salt preserving?
• Is the Presto pressure canner safe to use?
• Can you use lids from a new box of jars?

We love supporting our listeners through a fun and successful canning season! Feel free to send us your food preservation questions to Anna or Jenny on Instagram or to [email protected]

SHOW NOTES:

See more from Anna on this episode here 

https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-53-q-a-with-jenny-and-anna

See more from Jenny 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...