The canning season isn’t just a single season - depending on where you are and what you like to preserve, it can be a year-long venture. In the spring in the northeast, I can maple syrup and pickled ...
7 Ways to Store and Preserve Meat Without Electricity
Losing power is a regular threat on the homestead. On top of that, many of us don't have endless room in our freezers. What happens when we have a ton of meat from hunting or the fall slaughter? There ...
How to Prepare and Preserve Nuts to Keep Them Fresh
Nuts are fantastic snacks because they keep fresh for a pretty long time if you know how to harvest and prep them correctly. But with just a little bit of extra effort, you can preserve them and ...
Your Handy Guide to Canning Poultry Safely
Are you a canner? Around here, almost everyone cans a few things. Pickles, carrots, or the ubiquitous zucchini. But for some people, basic canning just isn’t enough. For serious homesteaders, canning ...
The Complete Guide to Safely Canning Seafood to Make it Last
Canned fish has been an important food source for people throughout the centuries. When you visit a supermarket, you’ve probably seen rows of canned seafood. But you don’t need to buy seafood; canning ...
How to Make Delicious Homemade Sausage to Preserve Your Meat
Did you know that sausages are the oldest form of processed meat? Well, they are! And there are so many varieties to try at home. When it comes time to preserve the meat on your homestead, making ...
The Complete Guide to Canning Tomatoes
If your garden looks anything like mine right now, you probably have more tomatoes than you know what to do with. Vines are groaning beneath the weight of all those luscious fruits, and we don't want ...
The Essential Guide to Canning Cucumbers
Canning cucumbers to preserve them is both easy and immensely satisfying. Better still, you can flavor them however you like! Growing vegetables takes a huge amount of time and effort. As a result, ...
How Long Do Pumpkins Last and How to Make Them Last Longer
Whether you want to make your Halloween jack-o-lantern last until October 31 or you’re interested in finding out how to help your pie pumpkins last longer in storage, this post will answer the ...