food preservation
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Curing Bacon and Ham at Home
The nitrite limit depends on which curing method you use, the freezing rule everyone cites was repealed in 2018, and one extension bulletin prints a bacon formula its own page says is illegal.
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Storing Apples Through the Winter
One day at 70 degrees before the apples go cold costs McIntosh seven to ten days of storage life. Picking date and cultivar decide the rest, and 32 degrees is the wrong answer for several named varieties.
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Root Cellaring Without a Root Cellar
A heated basement runs 50 to 60 degrees and dry. That suits squash. It ruins carrots, and sorting the two out is most of the job.
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Pressing and Storing Apple Cider
Drop apples, the pasteurizing temperature the sources argue about, and the tested process for canning cider.
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Testing and Using a Pressure Canner
Gauge testing, altitude pressures, the ten-minute vent, and the equipment questions that decide whether a jar of green beans is safe.
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Curing Squash and Onions for Storage
The curing numbers, the 45-to-50 degree disagreement that decides whether your basement works, and why the neck of an onion matters more than the tops.
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Fermenting Vegetables in a Crock
Salt ratio, temperature, and time are the three things holding a ferment on the safe side. None of the three is adjustable to taste.
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How to Store Potatoes Long Term: Complete Storage Guide
Learn expert techniques for storing potatoes 5-8 months. Discover optimal conditions, best varieties, curing methods & common mistakes to avoid for perfect preservation.
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15 Best Summer Canning Recipes to Preserve the Harvest
Easy, safe, and delicious ways to preserve summer’s bounty year-round.. 15 incredible summer canning recipes from strawberry jam to pickled peppers.
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Canning for Food Security
Explore the art of canning to preserve your harvest and ensure food security for your family throughout the year.