Preserving foods

Are you confused about what foods can be preserved in a water bath canner versus a pressure canner? Here are 21 foods you can CAN in a water bath canner!

Whether you’re an experienced prepper, new prepper, or not even into prepping, you’ve probably heard that some people dehydrate foods. Maybe you know why it’s important to know which foods you can dehydrate and you’ve finally decided to give it a try. But in case you aren’t aware of all the great reasons to dehydrate ... Read more

Hello friends! November has arrived in all its crimson glory and I thought it would be fun to share what all we preserved this harvest season. My mom and I work together May through October to put by small amounts of homegrown and local foods. We are homesteading on a small suburban lot until the Lo

Canning meals in a jar is a great way to have delicious homemade prepared food ready to heat and eat, all right from your pantry shelf. It's one thing to use canning to put up

Canning foods you grew and harvested yourself is exciting and rewarding. After canning, you have rows of colorful jars lining your pantry ready to be enjoyed

If you’re looking for Dehydrated Food Recipes & Dehydrator Food Ideas, you’ll love dehydrating food for beginners. Dehydrating food is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. This guide covers everything you need to know before starting your food dehydrating journey. Find more prepper food storage, self sufficient living, and dehydrating food storage at practicalselfreliance.com.

Fruit in jars

Learn how dehydrating foods can help you create a stocked pantry from your garden harvests and grocery store finds! Easy to follow instructions for all foods!

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Dehydrating is one of the best ways to preserve food for the long term. It requires less energy than canning or freezing, and if stored properly, dehydrated foods will last for many years. Since the