In the days before refrigerators, canning was the only means to ensure that food stays fresh. Reaching its peak of popularity during World War II, canning continues to be a popular means of...
Category: Food Preservation
Vinegar has been used for pickling for many years. It’s quick and effective, and the taste is wonderful. However, there are plenty of different kinds to choose from. Some of them work faster than...
All preservation methods have one goal in mind: limiting bacterial growth, which will spoil the food. While cooling and salting food is hard to do incorrectly, pickling with an acidic solution...
The peanut butter industry is worth just under $2 billion annually in the United States. Consumers use the product as a spread, in baking a multitude of delicious treats, and it’s the core...
The question of whether pickling and fermentation are the same thing or whether there is a difference is a common question that I hear. While we all know that both are methods used to preserve food,...
The 3 Best Pectin Brands for Canning Jelly, Jam, and Preserves
When making jam, jelly, or any type of preserves the type of pectin you use is really important. Not only do most people overpay for what they use, but the quality of the overpriced "regular" stuff...