841 reactions · 21 comments | Garden preservation methods: herb salts! If you’re like me and harvest herbs with the intention of storing and using them but they just turn into a bunch of dusty bunches that you never use (or they rot in your fridge)—you’ve got to give herbed salts a try! It couldn’t be easier, you just combine equal parts salt and herbs (you can even mix different herbs together for custom salts that make great gifts!), blend them in a food processor, and then dry them out in a dehydrator or the sun. Break them back up in a food processor or by hand and they’ll store pretty much indefinitely so long as they’re fully dry and stored in a cool dark place like a pantry :) I love this garlic scape salt on my popcorn or eggs—what other uses can you think of to try? #garden #homestead #explore #diy #recipes | Blossom and Branch Farm | Facebook
330 reactions · 11 shares | 🧅🧅Onions!🧅🧅 Rather than throw these old 1” x 2” furring strips out I figured I’d try to repurpose them a bit! 💪🏻 Onion rack hack!👍🏻 How do you cure your onions? Let me know what you think in the comments! 😀👇🏻 #garden #onions #growyourownfood #organicgardening #gardening #onionrack #gardentotable | Chris | Facebook
8.3K reactions · 147 comments | Corn is on sale everywhere right now…get the most bang for your buck by stocking up and freezing to use later! This ‘sous vide’ style cooking method is the best way to enjoy corn, and involves very little prep! #grocerygettinggirl #vacuumsealed #cornonthecob #corn #foodstorage | grocerygettinggirl | Facebook
679 reactions · 23 comments | I’m most excited to use this in some sun tea but my husband can’t wait to put it on some meat. 🙌 SAVE YOUR SCRAPS, PEOPLE. And make sure you’re following all of the Preservation Nation creators: @essenceofjennifer @mountain_heart_homestead @olivebluehomestead @hollishomestead #canningfood #peachrecipe #foodpreservation #canningforbeginners #canningandpreserving #waterbathcanning | My Basic Homestead | Facebook
2.4K reactions · 60 comments | But, do you REALLY have to blanch? 🧐 I get it. It would be SO much easier to just stuff raw broccoli into bags and throw it into the freezer, right? ...and to be honest, I do that sometimes as long as I follow these guidelines: 🥦If you plan to use it within 3 months, then you can skip blanching. It won’t be in the freezer long enough to degrade! 🥦Otherwise, blanch it so that it’ll be good for 6-12 months in the freezer Here’s the KEY part → Make sure to label those unblanched bags so that you can prioritize eating those first! ✨ *I have my detailed recipe on how to freeze broccoli saved on my website (along with links to my fav tools like this steamer basket). If you’d like me to send it to you, just comment RECIPE 🫶🏼 | The Homesteading RD | Facebook
33K views · 11K reactions | Homemade Canned Tomato Paste Recipe Don’t settle for store-bought tomato paste! Making it at home is easy and tastes so much better! This recipe should make (12) 4 ounce mason jars Ingredients: - 10 pounds of fresh paste tomatoes (approximately 18 large tomatoes; double the amount if using small to medium-sized tomatoes) - Optional: citrus acid (follow the guidelines for the citrus acid you prefer. Note that the USDA recommends using some form of citrus acid when canning tomatoes, but the concentrated nature of this tomato paste may provide sufficient acidity. Ultimately, the decision is yours.) - Start by washing the tomatoes thoroughly, coring and then roasting them in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the tomatoes. This process cooks the tomatoes and removes excess water, making the entire process easier and more effective. - Once roasted, allow the tomatoes to cool for easy handling. Remove the skins from the tomatoes. - You can either dice the peeled tomatoes and add them to a saucepan or place them directly into the saucepan and use a potato masher to crush them. They will be tender, so it will only take a few seconds to mash. - Turn the heat to low and use an immersion blender to blend the tomatoes into a sauce. This sauce should already be thicker than most tomato sauces due to the roasting process. - Allow the sauce to cook on low heat, stirring frequently. This will help remove the remaining water content from the tomatoes. The cooking time can vary based on your desired thickness and the temperature you use; remember, cooking on low and slow helps to minimize mistakes. - Once the sauce no longer boils, indicating that most of the water has evaporated, be cautious, as it can scorch easily at this stage. - Fill clean mason jars with the thick tomato paste, leaving appropriate headspace. Seal with lids and rings. Process the jars in a water bath for 10 minutes. #tomato #tomatopaste #homemade #easyrecipes #canning #canningtomatoes #canningathome #aprilsunrisefarm #canningandpreserving | April Ruis | April SunRise Farm | Facebook
367K views · 2.3K reactions | You can have shelf stable crunchy pickles without a water bath! (Well, only if you’re okay being a rebel canner 😏) I have the full recipe at the end for yall to screenshot but you can adjust it however you like - more heat, less heat, more garlic (because who wants LESS garlic!?), etc. These are entirely shelf stable as long as they seal! And if they don’t seal, pop them in the fridge and voila ✨ refrigerator pickles✨! Pickling cucumbers are in season so preserve what you can so you don’t have to pay a premium price in the winter! Also, if you didn’t know - your store bought pickles probably have yellow dye in them. 🥒 #picklingcucumbers #pickles #picklejuice #rebelcanning #foodpreservation #canningforbeginners #openkettlecanning #canningseason #canningfood | My Basic Homestead | Facebook
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