FOOD Show What You're Canning

[Kathy in WV]

I would like some ideas for canning some different foods for preps. I've always been more of an ingredient prepper, canning my ingredients one thing per jar then opening/combining jars to make a meal. I've got plans to can my spaghetti sauce with meatballs, Manwich, Chicken soup, Beef Stew etc..

What are your favorites to keep ready on your shelves? And this thread needs lots of pics!

 

[Kathy in WV]

 

[Macgyver]

I did 17 quarts of chicken stock last weekend. Canned 14 froze 3.
Presto canner can only fit 7 quarts and I didn't feel like running a 3rd batch.

Had 7 gallon ziplock bags of chicken bits in the freezer and needed room for tomatoes.

Once the maters are done I'll sauce them all at once.

 

[wvstuck]

I would like some ideas for canning some different foods for preps. I've always been more of an ingredient prepper, canning my ingredients one thing per jar then opening/combining jars to make a meal. I've got plans to can my spaghetti sauce with meatballs, Manwich, Chicken soup, Beef Stew etc..

What are your favorites to keep ready on your shelves? And this thread needs lots of pics!

Soon I’ll be doing my secret homemade vegetable beef soup. Perfect for a cold night. Open a jar and heat and eat. I’ll share with you when I do.

 

[Babs]

I'm teaching my DIL how to can. We made and canned 42 pints of applesauce. Unfortunately, I did not get a picture, but I'll be making and canning my own applesauce tomorrow. Perhaps I'll remember to take a pic!

 

[Kathy in WV]

I did 17 quarts of chicken stock last weekend. Canned 14 froze 3.
Presto canner can only fit 7 quarts and I didn't feel like running a 3rd batch.

Had 7 gallon ziplock bags of chicken bits in the freezer and needed room for tomatoes.

Once the maters are done I'll sauce them all at once.

I've been canning steadily for a few weeks. Im on a roll. Did apples this week and going to get more tomorrow.

 

[Kathy in WV]

I'm teaching my DIL how to can. We made and canned 42 pints of applesauce. Unfortunately, I did not get a picture, but I'll be making and canning my own applesauce tomorrow. Perhaps I'll remember to take a pic!

I like to get a pic when a shelf gets full. Love a full shelf!

 

[Kathy in WV]

Soon I’ll be doing my secret homemade vegetable beef soup. Perfect for a cold night. Open a jar and heat and eat. I’ll share with you when I do.

Sounds delish!

 

[Babs]

Soon I’ll be doing my secret homemade vegetable beef soup. Perfect for a cold night. Open a jar and heat and eat. I’ll share with you when I do.

I'd love to try canning some beef barley soup! We love it, but I never thought about canning it.

 

[okie-carbine]

I am just getting back into canning. Used to do a lot of water bath canning, but I feel a sudden urge to get into pressure canning. Been watching tons of youtubes on it. And I just recently discovered steam canning...I never knew! An All American 941 pressure canner is going to be on my list for Christmas.

 

[one4freedom]

My wife cans Spaghetti Sauce, BBQ sauce, Salsa, Peaches, Pears, Green Beans, Corn. Maple, Strawberry, and lots of other syrups. Most are water bath but some things like meats and most vegetables need a pressure caner. I help but she is in charge. We prefer Ball lids.

 

[one4freedom]

I am just getting back into canning. Used to do a lot of water bath canning, but I feel a sudden urge to get into pressure canning. Been watching tons of youtubes on it. And I just recently discovered steam canning...I never knew! An All American 941 pressure canner is going to be on my list for Christmas.

That is the one we use for pressure canning. We actually switched to steam canning after many years of water bath canning, same results but less water to heat.

 

[Kathy in WV]

I am just getting back into canning. Used to do a lot of water bath canning, but I feel a sudden urge to get into pressure canning. Been watching tons of youtubes on it. And I just recently discovered steam canning...I never knew! An All American 941 pressure canner is going to be on my list for Christmas.

Watch your yard sales and flea markets for a used one. My husband picks them up cheap and cleans/ repairs them for me. I've only paid full price for the big one that fits 19 qt jars. The rest we got for around $25.-$50. There's some great deals out there.

 

[school marm]

Watch your yard sales and flea markets for a used one. My husband picks them up cheap and cleans/ repairs them for me. I've only paid full price for the big one that fits 19 qt jars. The rest we got for around $25.-$50. There's some great deals out there.

I got the All-American that holds 7 quarts at the thrift store last year for $3. Kid checking me out didn't know what it was, I guess. .

 

[sssarawolf]

I have been canning beans, pickles like dill, sweet and bread and butter. I have canned some soups, chili, pork roasts baked and then canned up, chicken, and broth's, tomatoes, beets and next will be the sugar pie pumpkins.

 

[Profit of Doom]

I thought steam canning was ill-advised?

 

[John Deere Girl]

I thought steam canning was ill-advised?

I think USDA just approved them for foods that have a high acid content.

 

[packyderms_wife]

not a thing this year.

 

[Siskiyoumom]

I think USDA just approved them for foods that have a high acid content.

If you go to the National Center for Home Food Preservation or a Master Food Preserver web site they have the up to date directions and guidance on how to safely preserve high acid foods with a steam canner.

As well as recall notices on both water bath or pressure canners.

Getting your pressure canner lid tested fir accuracy is recommended and many county/Parrish Dept of Agriculture Extension Offices offer testing service. As well as some hardware stores.

So far I have canned Port Peach Compote, Cowboy Candy, plum jam, stewed plums, peaches, tomato sauce and made elderberry cordial, tuna, and red beans.

I will be putting up fig jam and apple cider and apple sauce this week.

No pictures of the delights.

 

[WalknTrot]

I'm just about done with tomatoes, salsa, jam, preserves, etc. May do some apples - spiced apple rings for Christmas, applesauce and pie filling, but that will about do it. Personally not much into making meals in a jar at this stage of life- would rather can ingredients so I can be flexible with recipes.

Haven't canned beef and chicken this fall. Still plenty in the pantry between home canned and commercially canned. (Depending on the prices, I've found sometimes the difference is a wash money-wise).

 

[AlfaMan]

Y'all are making me hungry! with this thread. Used to help Mama can. My favorite was making muskiedime jelly, could eat it by the jar. She canned everything, in the winter that was literally our grocery store.
There's nothing better than opening a jar of homemade food in the middle of the winter!

 

[colonel holman]

Heirloom tomato sauce; Bread & Butter Pickles; Garlic Dill Pickles; Grape Jelly; Chicken Broth; Canned Chicken Meat; Apple Pie Filling; Apple sauce; Beets; Carrots; String Beans; Maple Syrup

 

[Deena in GA]

This was my last canning project the other day. pear preserves

 

[OhioBull]

Freezing beans, peppers and broiler chickens. Canning pickles, peaches.

 

[John Deere Girl]

Tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, green beans, pickled peppers, all sorts of jams and syrups, beef stew, beef, chicken, chicken soup, apple butter and sauce, elderberry syrup and jam, peaches, pears but I don't have pictures.

 

[Bubble Head]

Preparing to can some cubed beef for stew, goulash, and soups. Hoping I will be able to have enough to can some of the goulash and stew after.

 

[AlfaMan]

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Heirloom tomato sauce; Bread & Butter Pickles; Garlic Dill Pickles; Grape Jelly; Chicken Broth; Canned Chicken Meat; Apple Pie Filling; Apple sauce; Beets; Carrots; String Beans; Maple Syrup

That spread looks more appetizing-and more healthy for you-than any 5 star restaurant or gourmet grocery store ever invented.

If Americans today could experience foods that were home made, home grown and home canned; their brains would melt. And their taste buds would go into fits of joy. The Food Channel would become "all canning, all the time".

That looks scrumptious!

 

[jward]

I'll grab pics later, I actually finally cleared out the pie safe cabinets in the walk in pantry to store the home canned product and need a step stool to see/reach em

...but I had a few days last week of being called to eat more than crackers, so thought I'd make a big batch of ham and beans to can/nibble on... alas, I did far more nibblin than canning and nary a single jar o' em made it to the stash

 

[colonel holman]

That spread looks more appetizing-and more healthy for you-than any 5 star restaurant or gourmet grocery store ever invented.

If Americans today could experience foods that were home made, home grown and home canned; their brains would melt. And their taste buds would go into fits of joy. The Food Channel would become "all canning, all the time".

That looks scrumptious!

My wife been doing this since she was a little girl, with her mom and grand-moms. She loves it. Our little farmstead makes these speciial

 

[Tristan]

Helped a friend turn apples into applesauce; but nothing myself this year.

But boy do I have plans for next year!

 

[Old Reliable]

I’ll share with you when I do (secret homemade vegetable beef soup)

I will be holding you to that.

 

[wvstuck]

Scored some great Winesap apples and had to make some applesauce.

 

[wvstuck]

I am just getting back into canning. Used to do a lot of water bath canning, but I feel a sudden urge to get into pressure canning. Been watching tons of youtubes on it. And I just recently discovered steam canning...I never knew! An All American 941 pressure canner is going to be on my list for Christmas.

Don't discount the Presto 23 quart canner. We can a lot in pints now and we can stack them, 18 pints at a time processing makes for less work. We've been using this canner for 15 years and have yet to replace a seal or gasket.

 

[wvstuck]

We are also going to be canning my Granny Reed's Hand Pulled pork BBQ once we are done with apples and the remaining veggies. We usually start canning meal type things after the entire crop season is over.

 

[maxduty]

Soon I’ll be doing my secret homemade vegetable beef soup. Perfect for a cold night. Open a jar and heat and eat. I’ll share with you when I do.

I would love the recipe we mostly can beef and chicken

 

[SackLunch]

Chipotle black beans with onions, tomatoes and corn in the pressure canner. A favorite "fast food" to top rice or in tortillas.

 

[Kennori]

I bought a bunch of chicken necks and backs and cooked them at low in a crockpot for 36 hours.10 cups of water and I added an onion and 2 carrots and 6 garlic cloves. Tsp salt and tsp pepper. Strain and pick out the good stuff. The neck meat is tender and the backbone is full of meat. Add some mayonnaise and relish for a bang-up sandwich spread. I'm so cheap. Put the broth in a fridge and next day skim off the fat for the dogs. you'll have chicken broth for soups and it is wonderful.

 

[Wildwood]

I'm teaching my DIL how to can. We made and canned 42 pints of applesauce. Unfortunately, I did not get a picture, but I'll be making and canning my own applesauce tomorrow. Perhaps I'll remember to take a pic!

I taught my DIL to can. She still likes to do it here when she is pressure canning. I can't tell you how happy it made me that she wanted to learn, especially since I don't have any daughters.

 

[Wildwood]

After the garden is done, I like to can dried beans, chicken and beef plus the ever popular canned slaw among other things that can be canned year round. I may can more potato soup and beef stew. I did carrot cake jam last year after the garden season and it was fun with all ingredients coming from the grocery store. I'll try to get pics of some of it when the dust sttles and I can get to canning.

I really dropped the ball on the garden this year. I did get some squash, purple hull peas and okra to fry canned. We listed my parent's house to sell in late May and getting it sold and cleared out has been my main mission. It's been overwhelming but we hope to close Monday after two contracts both failed at the last minute because of financing...coincidence or a sign of things to come? I didn't want to go into what may be coming with an extra house to pay utilities, taxes and insurance on. It's one of the only things that could make me abandon my main canning season. Thankfully, I'm still pretty well stocked from last year.

 

[Kathy in WV]

Don't discount the Presto 23 quart canner. We can a lot in pints now and we can stack them, 18 pints at a time processing makes for less work. We've been using this canner for 15 years and have yet to replace a seal or gasket.

The older I get the more I appreciate the lighter weight canners! The All Americans are terribly heavy and I can't use the biggest one unless my hubby is here to lift it. But for those big jobs it's a workhorse!