Learn how to can raw or hot pack asparagus using a pressure canner.
Canning Vegetables
Canning Vegetables; Learning how to can the vegetables coming out of your garden is almost a must-have skill for the serious gardener. If you want to prep a pantry full so you can shop from yourself, vegetables are a great place to start.
Since Vegetables are a low acid food you will be using a pressure canner.
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Canning Greens (like spinach or chard)
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Canning Potatoes
Canning potatoes. They can be used in soups and stews, mashed or fried. Learn how to can potatoes with step-by-step directions.
Canning Green Beans
Canning green beans is easy and a perfect start for new canners!
Preserving and Preparing Asparagus
I’ve been asked about asparagus….. Below you will find a collection of articles on preserving methods and how to prepare it for your table. The only way I’ve preserved asparagus is canning and freezing. I have a specific method I use for asparagus that saves those tender tips for eating fresh. You can find out […]
Canning Dried Beans
First things first. If you are canning dried beans you MUST process them in a pressure canner.How to can dried beans is just below. Click here for directions on using a pressure canner. You’ll need about 3/4 pound of dried beans per quart jar. Follow the instructions below, you are soaking the beans, then partially […]
Canning Spinach and other Greens like Kale, Beets, Chard
Canning greens like spinach, kale, swiss chard, or beet tops is super easy. The hardest part is probably the washing step. Greens can be crinkly and you’ll need several rinses with fresh water to get all the dirt out. Remember to only can the best of your greens. Pick out any wilted, dried, or insect […]