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 perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com Join us on Instagram Follow Anna @SmartHomeCanning Follow Jenny @TheDomesticWildflower SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

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 perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com Join us on Instagram Follow Anna @SmartHomeCanning Follow Jenny @TheDomesticWildflower SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

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 perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Join Anna @SmartHomeCanning Join Jenny @TheDomesticWildflower SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

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 perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more. SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

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 perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more. SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

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! Learn more from Tom Wheatly 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 perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more. SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

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 perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

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 perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more. SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

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 perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more. SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

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. Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

Jenny’s new cookbook, The Pressure Canning Cookbook, launches on April 2nd, which calls for celebration with our listeners! Tune in to hear all the details on what we’re doing and how you can join the fun. The Pressure Canning Cookbook launch events are as follows: Live pressure canning class- Join us for an evening of good company and pressure canning. Learn how to make Jenny’s navy bean chicken chili. You’ll leave with your own jar of soup and a copy of Jenny’s new book! April 5th at 5pm in Ogden Utah. Purchase your tickets here- https://smarthomecanning.com/products/the-pressure-canning-cookbook-event-with-jenny-gomes-and-anna-cash Book signings- Come meet Jenny and have your new cookbook signed! Smith and Edwards, Ogden store, April 6th from 9am-12pm Smith and Edwards, West Jordan Salt Lake store, April 6th from 1-4pm Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

Cloudy liquid, darkening at the top? How do you know if the food in your jars is safe to consume? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we tell you everything you need to know to assess the safety of your canned goods. We discuss why your liquid might be cloudy and what it means, darkening at the tops of jars, and potential changes to corn. You’ll also learn how minerals affect foods’ color and how ripeness may change the color of your finished product. Jenny offers a tale of caution about pineapple salsa and the importance of acidifying ingredients. The best way to avoid color changes in your jars is to closely follow a tested recipe. We hope this episode helps you to evaluate the safety of your canned products and understand why color changes occur! Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more. SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

Canning has many benefits, one of which is the opportunity to build community around a hobby you love. Does canning currently provide you with community? Listen in to hear our best advice for creating community through canning. We’ll walk you through what we’ve done to enjoy a community centered around canning and share ideas for how you can do the same. We offer ideas on how to learn how to can, types of canning gatherings you can put on, and how to teach canning classes. You’ll also hear how Anna’s built community through befriending community members and selling canned goods. Make canning more than just a hobby by using these tips to strengthen connections and spread love! Listen to this episode to learn all about refrigerator pickles! Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more. SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

If you find yourself wavering on a recipe’s safety or questioning if that home-canned gift from the neighbor is safe to eat, this is the episode for you! On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss if sealed is the same as preserved. This episode will teach you what to look for in a safe canning recipe and how to make sure items you’re gifted or purchase are fit to consume. We cover what constitutes a safely-preserved and ready to enjoy food product. You’ll learn why this goes beyond a visible seal, making the inversion canning and open kettle canning inadvisable. We also share about the proper canning methods for various foods, the importance of headspace, recommended shelf life, and more! We hope this episode helps you feel confident about identifying safely preserved recipes and goods so you can enjoy them to their fullest! Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more. SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

Looking to bring some heat to your next gathering with a delicious homemade preserve? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we teach you how to make pepper jelly. Pepper jelly is a versatile spread, and we share our favorite ways to enjoy it. We also discuss that method of adding butter to jelly, why we personally don’t add butter, and how it affects your finished product. You’ll learn about processing times for pepper jelly, how to use pectin, Anna’s tried and true methods for adding heat, and more! Use our tips to join in on pepper jelly fun and create a unique addition for any gathering! Learn more about Anna’s virtual classes on her website. https://smarthomecanning.com/products/pickled-beets-march-14th Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more. SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

If you’d like to commiserate with other canning insiders, you’ve come to the right place! On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we’re letting ourselves acknowledge all of the worst parts about canning despite our love for it. We rank what we resent most about canning from prepping clingstone peaches to broken jars. Jenny shares how waiting for water to boil drains her and Anna discusses her battles with hot peppers. You’ll also be able to connect with us if you despise peeling tomatoes or have battled to remove sticky fruit leather from the dehydrator! Join in to laugh along with us through our honesty! Few people love canning more than us, but there are frustrations we all face. Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more. SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

Take advantage of fresh winter citrus and can along with us! On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we’re putting the spotlight on curds. Curds are a delightful item to make and preserve, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know to make citrus curds yourself. We share the variety of ways to use curd from adding it to yogurt to making tarts, and what makes it different from other home-canned goods. You’ll learn what ingredients are included in a safe and tested curd recipe, and why it’s safe to waterbath can curd despite the fact that it contains butter and eggs. We discuss the recommended shelf-life for curd, and walk you through the process of making it to ensure success. We both find citrus curd to be a special treat, and we hope this episode encourages you to brighten your winter with your own batch! Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more. SHOW NOTES: See more from Anna on this episode here Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

Look no further if you’re interested in learning more about pressure canning and adding fresh pressure canning recipes to your kitchen! This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Jenny tells all about her pressure canning cookbook and the process of writing it. You’ll hear from Jenny about what led her to writing this cookbook and the behind the scenes of writing a food preservation book. Jenny discusses all she put into the book to support readers with pressure canning through clarity and just the right amount of education. Anna and Jenny also talk about which recipes in the book they are most excited about. Jenny poured her heart and soul into this cookbook and can’t wait for if to be in the hands of listeners and fellow canners! The Pressure Canning Cookbook Step-by-Step Recipes for Pantry Staples, Gut-Healing Broths, Meat, Fish, and More will be released on April 2, 2024. Pre-order yours here today! https://amzn.to/3QXr2HX Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com 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-s2-ep-64-the-pressure-canning-cookbook Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

If you want to ensure you’re using safe-tested recipes, then this is an episode you don’t want to miss! This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we are diving into the great questions around Ball canning recipes and their safety. We discuss exactly who is cautioning against using Ball canning recipes and unpack the reasoning behind their logic. We address the concerns around Ball’s testing, use of sugar and salt, measurement, and explanations. You’ll hear the responses we received from experts around the country in addition to our own opinions in order to make your own informed decision with Ball canning recipes and can apply this discussion to other recipe selections. We’re all about safety at Perfectly Preserved and hope this episode helps you feel good about your canning choices! Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com 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-s2-ep63-are-ball-canning-recipes-safe Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee

Season 2 of Perfectly Preserved Podcast starts next week! Anna and Jenny are thrilled to bring you a fresh season full of food preservation tips and tricks with spotlights on pressure canning advice from Jenny's new cookbook and happenings from their own kitchens. Your hosts can't wait to support you through yet another successful canning season with episodes you won't want to miss! Tune in to the first episode of the season on February 7th. Perfectly Preserved is made possible by our listeners! Learn how to support our show with Buy Me a Coffee