Food Preservation Season Has Officially Started! Rhubarb Four Ways

[@geelizz]

When you suggested steaming cranberry juice I was like YESSSSS!!!! Imagine a winter juicing project after all the cranberries go on sale after the holidays!

[@mollybeee]

I buy a ton of cranberries after the holidays and dry a lot of them to toss in things like chocolate chip cookies and no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies and it's amazing.

[@Frankie_902]

Great idea!! I'm thinking Cranberry Jelly. Hmmm

[@jessicagiangreco7104]

My mother and I did this in 2020. I have a daughter who has JRA and kidney issues, unsweetened cranberry juice is her favorite. We also did concord grapes and apples. I am going to try rhubarb.

[@mac5houstonatgmail]

My mother had lots of kidney issues due to a prolapsed bladder. Her Urologist told her that 4oz of cranberry juice daily would prevent bladder infections.

[@grandmananners]

I can it every year when xmas sale!

[@connieanfinson3118]

I have kept a "canning journal" for years. I write down what I've canned and frozen, how many pints or quarts and of course the date. It is so much fun to go back and look at all of the things I have canned over the years.

[@EloraWilliams]

This is so smart! I think I will start a journal this year. Thanks for the tip!

[@setapart6937]

Such a good idea!!

[@blackrock5749]

I would guess that it really helps you with future canning. Like how much you use, how much you need etc

[@FridayKetchup]

I’d imagine grand kids finding a journal like that in the future and being flabbergasted by the abundance and resourcefulness you are modelling.

[@MiraSky]

Wow thank you so much for this idea I will be starting a canning journal this year!! New to homesteading and canning so this will be so fun thank you again!!

[@iwonawolna8047]

Collecting herbs one should mind the stage of growth of the plant for the best results (flavor & helth benefits). Becky, you collected strawberry leaves while the plants were in bloom, that might cause the lack of the desirable flavor. While blooming, the plant sends the energy to the flowers and there's where it concentrates most of the flavor and microelements. The best time to harvest leaves for a tea is when they are very young (as you did with the raspberries 😊). Greetings!

[@China-Clay]

Some good points!

[@shaphillips1759]

Just FYI, green tea is only steeped for 1min in water at 175 degrees Fahrenheit. That's why most people say green tea is bitter. Learning about the brew process for different types of tea can really help to enhance the your tea experiences. 😊

[@paperlover926]

I think you missed it but she made strawberry leaf tea, not green tea.

[@jelatinosa]

What about black tea? I find it so astringent and I've brewed it a couple ways I saw on the internet.

[@Jules8294]

The way you make me feel like you’re having a conversation directly with me is so heartfelt (yes, I talk back even though you can’t hear me 😂). I have been following you since your first 10 videos and I have learned so much from you. I look forward to your videos to see how I can work smarter and not harder. My last child just graduated high school and has been watching you with me for a long time, he’s on his way to Business Mgmt college and then Culinary school and he LOVES your recipes. Thank you for sharing your life with us, we feel blessed!❤❤

[@kimcritchfield5796]

I took that book to Staples, and had it spriral bound for $10! Best investment ever!! Takes half the space on the counter!!

[@firequeen2194]

😮, what an awesome idea and I have a Staples one block away.

[@krisschmucker3668]

My suggestion for the juicer is to drain it into a gallon pitcher which is sitting on a cart or stool. Then fill your jars with the pitcher/funnel.

[@deidrecruickshank7975]

You could freeze dry the rhubarb pulp and either just use it for a snack/sweet, or alternatively use it reconstituted for Josh's oatmeal or a cake or dessert....❤ yummo

[@cbass2755]

Great idea!!👍

[@transplanted.homestead]

I did a bunch of canning in the last couple of days too! I did 14 quarts of chicken broth, and then I bought a flat of strawberries at Bi-Zi farms and made 9 pints of strawberry jam and prepped 4 large trays of sliced strawberries to be freeze dried. Now I'm eyeing our coat closet and thinking about adding shelves and converting it to a canning closet/pantry. :)

[@Kathy-zx5bu]

Congratulations! Sounds yummy!

[@transplanted.homestead]

@@cynthiafisher9907 yes, for sure!

[@lisaware4240]

I did the same thing. Becky got me canning again after approximately 30 years I started from scratch. Rose homestead suggested the closets and under beds. Bought can goods or canning works great.

[@cherylrowling3339]

I have done grape juice for absolute years. The way we do it is we put a bar stool in front of the stove, place a pot with no handle on it n put the sterilized jar inside it with the hose sitting inside the jar ready to use. When the juice is ready you have both hands available - less chance of getting burnt! Hope this helps!

[@stephanietaylor8615]

My parents used a very similar setup for juicing my grandpa's grapes every year!

[@sheliaheverin8822]

We have baby grapes on our 3 year old vines this year. Hope to get some juice for jelly this year.

[@MissSandraK]

Suggestion: I have a rolling workstation that is small that I use next to the stove. Works for canning too.

[@everydayadam1]

I, too, am cleaning out my freezer. Pulled out all my accumulated chicken carcasses, made broth and pressure-canned 10 quarts yesterday. Pulled out my 4 remaining canned quarts of grape juice from last September’s grape harvest because I am out of grape jelly!

[@cherylmoran5134]

The key to drying chives, I’ve found, is using lowest temp in dehydrator. I have some I dried last year that are still green, not brown.

[@RhondaCampbell-gh2jd]

I do find your kitchen videos are really dark. It won’t ever stop me from watching them but thought I would comment in case there were lights you could turn on! ❤

[@tinacutright1133]

I love canning from our garden. I am canning strawberry jams for thank you gifts for my daughter’s wedding in November 2023.

[@crystal1417]

Just an idea, Rhubarb Syrup to add to your Kombuca on second fermentation

[@BeavercreekBFarm]

I did that this morning. I'm hoping it will be nice.

[@crystal1417]

@hollygardner3250 good luck,😊 I personally think it is lovely

[@crystal1417]

I brew my Kombuca strong then add my Syrups to sweeten it a little, Have fun brewster

[@melindawargowsky8176]

Rose Red Homestead is running a sale on their on-line water bath and pressure canning classes. I plan on signing up for both . The sale runs 6/24 thru 6/30 at $10 off per type. Since it’s self-paced, I think it’s the perfect way to ensure safe canning habits😊

[@cbass2755]

She’s excellent! I learned from her too

[@bclrh2o]

Once again Becky coming in clutch! I harvested 7.5 qts of rhubarb yesterday! And still have some from last year, and now I have some ideas on what to do with all of my abundance!! Thank you! Becky you're a lifesaver 😊

[@leahsiemens1424]

As someone who enjoys freeze drying things, I know the importance of packaging it up while there is the least amount of moisture in the air and getting it done as quickly as possible. I was inwardly cringing, seeing you get all that stuff steaming on the stove and just letting everything sit out, soaking up the moisture in the air before you packed it up. I truly hope you have no issues with things going bad but I would highly recommend prioritizing packing up your freeze dried foods. This video makes me wish I had more rhubarb plants 😀

[@tonistormont]

Becky, you have this nana trying so many new things. Thank you !!! ❤

[@RAZ3275]

I write notes in my recipe books too. If I am not sure about the substitutions, I first write them on a post-it. Then I can alter them until I get them right and then write them in the book. My Better Homes and Garden book has a bunch of my notes in it.

[@terryhenderson424]

N i was collecting cookbooks, imloved cookbooks with all sorts of recipie notes, adaptations, and more.

[@erikab7689]

Someday I'll have a freeze drier. Until then, herbs go onto a mesh screen I built out of metal window screen and 8 of those cheap wooden yard sticks in the Home Depot painting section. I just leave it in the garage until everything is crispy.

[@wonderingsanna]

Hi Becky! Instead of all the putting jars in a pot, holding pot, filling up, dripping from the hose and putting sugar in each jar we extract straight into a large pot and stear in sugar to the juice. After that we use a ladle and a funnel to fill up the jars. Another tip, I always have my jars on a trey or something so that if I spill it doesn´t end up all over my counter and get sticky all over. About the rhubarb pulp. My mother used to take that with about the same amount of fresh strawberrys and make a jam, not the kind you have on toast but a version with just sugar and perhaps some vanilla. We had it on our pancakes, in plain yoghurt and things like that (in Sweden we don´t use honey, maple sirup or things like that on pancakes) . You can do the same with strawberries that you juiced, take equal amount of fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) and make jam.

[@firequeen2194]

😋yummy!

[@kristinbray6453]

Looks delicious Becky, especially Josh's baked oatmeal!! I enjoy watching your vlogs. I'm learning so much about canning, gardening and thank you friend for sharing your wonderful recipes with us. Have a blessed and beautiful day from California.

[@rickharks4515]

Hi this is Sue, l have dehydrate chives for many years, and are always nice and green, and still taste like chives, we use them all year long when making salads,

[@firequeen2194]

Me too. No issues here.

[@just_some_soup]

I swear nothing makes my day better more than a video from Becky. It brings me such joy and I don't think I've missed an upload in at least a year, maybe two haha 😂

[@dennismoore8351]

I don't have room for a steam juicer. But last year, we were in Goodwill here in Georgia and found one, brand new, for $79 or there about. Now that I want one, there isn't a cheap one.

[@dawnalowe2687]

So happy to be spending time with you today, Becky.

[@sheraeduncan2980]

😂❤I do typically soak in the jar 12 to 24 hours as it really increases the digestibility of the proteins I need from them. I just dump the water out each jar then put salt... maybe garlic. I think they even taste better. I'm dirtying any extra dishes either. There are other benefits too

[@rosalindaperez2243]

I made the Victorian bbq sauce and changed the brown sugar to coconut sugar and added freeze dried chipotle in adobo. It came out so yummy.

[@kittyrichards9915]

When you tubers do canning videos, I wish they would state up front if they are following USDA guidelines or deviating. I think this would be helpful, especially for new canners.

[@firequeen2194]

She is. I’ve noticed most do say whether or not they are. RoseRed Homestead is adamant about safety and Becky is following the book.

[@tatlowtimes]

@@firequeen2194 It would be good to have that note as well. All my canning books say there is no safe way to can dried beans without presoak/boil etc.

[@heidipustelniak652]

Looks like herbs hold their shape a lot better using a freeze dryer than a dehydrator!

[@elizabeth930]

I always just freeze my herbs (no freeze dryer) and they retain so much flavor!

[@jimicrimson3224]

Yeees, same! I've made rhubarb strawberry jam, chives vinegar and my dehydrator is filled with herbs, onions and garlic scapes. Love this season!

[@afoster2629]

I usually have the attention span of a gnat and I have never done anything like this. But, I will gladly sit through any amount of ads to watch everything you make!😊 I always feel like I'm just perched there at the island listening lol

[@cjruiz5273]

I dehydrated chives in my oven just yesterday. They taste great and stayed green. Maybe a different variety? I turned the oven on 170 till it heated, then shut it off and left the chives in there all day while I was gone. Then turned it back on 170 for 20 minutes, shut off and left all night.

[@suzieq763]

How does Josh eat his breakfast casserole? Warmed up,cold with milk etc? You were so productive today Beck, and make it look so easy.🍓

[@erato_90]

love that you try to minimize food waste and try out creative ways to use what is left. we had roasted duck, my husband told me he'll go out to throw away the carcasses, i yelled "nooo! just freeze it, i'll make delicious soup out of it in the winter" hubby was confused, asking "are we doing that now? are you sure you can?" me all hyped "yes, becky does it all the time" 😝😎 greetings from germany

[@jenniferl6553]

your comments really made me smile :)

[@firequeen2194]

I love that! ❤

[@roxannewoodham1429]

Starting my very first canning project today excuse of you! Beans and the potatoes that I will be sharing with my mom. You have been such a huge inspiration to me! Don’t ever stop being you!

[@JanicePhillips]

Growing rhubarb for the first time this year. My crowns are still small but doing good. I've got 7 quarts of green beans in the canner right now and should be able to pick okra soon! Like in a day or two. Having fried squash and green mators for dinner tonight. I love summer because of the food! I've got mator's blushing! My fav!

[@JanicePhillips]

Just now got to finish the video! I decided to harvest and can some swiss chard and beet greens! Just took the rings off of 16 pints and still have plenty of chard to go! Prolly gonna freeze the rest. Canning greens is a chore and a half! Whew.

[@warrior4god303]

I usually put a pan on a kitchen stool and it works really good.

[@dianamiles-hannah1286]

Hail to rhubarb! Yes! We love your rhubarb BBQ sauce recipe, Becky! Already made a batch with your prior spice combo. Will make another batch with just the mustard powder and chipotle powder or possibly Gochugaru! Thank you for sharing your positivity, insights, creativity and recipes! We appreciate you ❤🎉😊

[@janew5351]

I have a steam canner which I bought thinking I would get lots of elderberries. Did not happen as elderberry plants did not like my location or soil. If I buy a bag of apples and add rhubarb, with the steamer make a drink soln. Thanks for this idea! I also add grated ginger. I am overflowing with 4 mature rhubarb plants!

[@loricampbell2071]

I planted rhubarb this year and understand I have to wait a few years before I harvest it. I can’t wait!

[@patriciakuronya9862]

I love adding rhubarb (pulp) to my applesauce when I can it.

[@persiusk]

I have never thought about juicing rhubarb, sounds awesome.

[@w.jeandun1971]

should have been able to do 2 layers of pints in canner. If did not have 2 racks to use, you could fold towel and place under first layer; then use rack between first and second layer so water bath all at one time

[@lindap9079]

My rhubarb plant only gives me one good harvest in June & a smaller one later in the summer. This year I plan to divide it, giving me several plants so I can get enough rhubarb for all these great recipes.

[@cheerio3847]

I've got a canning journal - but I'm really really bad at keeping it up! What I do more regularly is use those post it colored flags in my Ball & other canning books. They are small and removable and don't damage the page and I've got 3 colors to code stuff. I don't have to dog ear the page and its easy to find recipes I use in various books cuz I just check the flagged pages and if its not there, then grab the other books! Just an idea for you. I'm putting in a rubarb plant next year so am excited to try some of these rubarb recipes!

[@nancywilson7007]

I just heard you mention a stool for your juicer as I was typing this. I put a large measuring cup on a tv tray and just let it fill the measuring cup and I don’t hold it. Rhubarb jelly is very good too!

[@mikalasimpson7789]

Rhubarb crumble with custard is 1 of the best desserts

[@Jeni30ful]

Becky, when I traveled to Europe this June- I came across a market where this man made his own Rhubarb Ketchup. It is kind of sweet/tangy/savory all in one. Just found it interesting. Love your channel! 😊

[@firequeen2194]

😮. I’m going to have to look for a recipe now. Drat, another project on the never ending list 😂. Thanks, sounds yummy 😋.

[@hannahnorman-ostrem1702]

Rhubarb makes an excellent marinade addition as well.

[@nanners3333]

Perfect timing! I just picked another 20 cups this morning! The first round I made a couple of batches of your rhubarb bbq sauce and rhubarb hand pies! Gonna watch this and try some new recipes!

[@joannhardin4487]

Love your content!!!! It has richly enhanced my knowledge of home preservation , planting and cooking. Thanks so much!!

[@emilydavidson275]

Your skills are amazing. Efficient planning is amazing. Love seeing you. Hugs

[@hillaryreynolds7168]

I love your idea about saving the pulp after juicing. I usually just give it to the chickens. One thing that I have found is that Rhu juice is a great substitute for lemon juice in recipes, so I usually leave it unsweetened so that I can sub it as needed.

[@firequeen2194]

Excellent advice. I think if you know how you want to use it, it helps when making those decisions. I think I would prefer unsweetened. You can always sweeten it later.

[@rubydelack7993]

Yay another Becky show ❤ , seriously I love watching you preserve your food that you grew ❤

[@katarinaericsson7871]

Rhubarb icecream is my favorite. Thanks for your ideas

[@Alexis-iq7lz]

Someone else who at this stage of the season. You speak my language 🙏🏻❤️ I’ve used up about two thirds of my dry goods, most of what was left from last summer in the freezer, the marmalade and jam from 2021 and it is already time to start picking berries daily, rhubarb and leeks daily. I love this time of year. Going outside to decide what you want to eat that day, seeing everything thrive. It’s a luxury for sure.

[@SallyMayBaby]

Food in jars has an amazing recipe for tomato jam, not sweet, but savory.

[@leahayes4644]

Rhubarb juice simmered with a cinnamon stick, add sugar to taste. Serve over ice diluted with club sofa or 7 up..

[@christineconley7903]

I'm in your neck of the woods today Becky (Thursday the 22nd of June). What a beautiful day! No clouds and 82 degrees. I imagine you're working in your garden

[@noramaegomez197]

Hey Becky, you should crush your basil and your tea leaves down because you’re gonna put them in a teabag or a t-ball . That way you’ll have more space to add more and keep adding to it for the season.

[@lucky0n3]

I'm wildly impressed by you, Becky!! WOW. You are quite the multi-tasker and I LOVE how you make the most use out of every bit of your produce (the multiple byproducts and uses)...

[@gillianmuspic2337]

I have been buying freeze dried basil for years now. The taste is delightful

[@gwensullivan6026]

Made me smile that you are comfortable to mention baby on camera, and your smile doing so. Very much respect your choice to protect his privacy. Thanks

[@october201984]

Hi Becky, I would think with your steam juicer you could just do a 180 turn on the stove and then place your cans on the counter to the left of it and put the juice in that way

[@phyllisgabourel7506]

Becky enjoyed how you make juice and then save it for another meal seeing how you make barbecue sauce from scratch gives me the courage to try I enjoy your video

[@latashaspivey1152]

I remember it used to grow in back of my school. So, I would sit up against the building eating it. As, my mother wondered where in the heck is my daughter. Among eating other edible plants and flowers. Dandelions and the purple flowers sucking out sugar nectar.

[@MeMe-nj4lh]

Yay!! A video just in time to enjoy while eating lunch!! My favorite “show”!

[@Blackthumbcrochet]

Voiceover “I’m going to can beans”…….. then 2 seconds later….. “I’m going to can beans”…… a lot of the voiceovers are filling in the gaps that your not talking and it’s ok to have music playing or something…. Or honestly nothing(people like the ASMR of kitchen noises)…… Less work on your end and no repeats of what you’re doing being said over and over 😊 coming from a place of love I hope you feel like it is 💕💕💕

[@rubydelack7993]

Thank you for listing the steam juicer below. I was reading the information on the juicer and it mentioned without the canning kit . I wonder if Amazon has one with the canning kit 🤔, Also I wouldn’t be able to hold the pot with the hot liquid so the idea of putting a stool in front of the stove is wonderful. Again you are an amazing teacher ❤

[@tiffanychristopher1988]

I love watching your videos after Ive finished my garden n canning projects!...My little treat to myself cuz If I watch before might get comfy and not want to do anything..lol

[@thewhitehorsefarm]

Becky! What a great day! So many things done and checked off the list.

[@Raisin9502]

I bought a whole variety freeze dried herbs of Amazon in a set of bottles. Work great.

[@firequeen2194]

I’d like that. I usually get mine from Penzey’s, they’re wonderful. But I like to have options. For some reason my herbs in the are suffering this year 😢. Probably time for a soil test. Do you have a link? Prime Days next month!

[@joannjohnson62]

My family enjoys when I make blueberry Basil lemonade.

[@rachelhunting]

Becky try your raspberry leaf tea fresh out of the garden, is a whole other taste sensation. Yes dried is great for the winter months but may as well make the most of the fresh while you can 😊 same with camomile tea or peppermint tea. My favourite is camomile with a couple of mint leaves so delicious

[@mlee7037]

You have inspired me once again. Had my husband and son go in together to get the presto for Christmas. I have been getting their money’s worth for sure. I have canned corn, relishes, tomato sauces, meats, soups, and broths. I might just bite the bullet and get some of these beans processed today. ❤

[@barbaradavidson1950]

I am canning picked watermelon rinds while watching you can.

[@marilynabraham5528]

Becky,how about instead of a stool,u move d pot on ur right front burner and ur cupboard top on d right is a solid space already there to fill d bottles? Just a suggestion! Love ur videos,keep up d great work!

[@amylongwill3064]

I'm not sure that would work because the jars have to be below the level where the hose comes out of the juicer.

[@marilynabraham5528]

@amylongwill3064 I think it might work and d gravity might work because looking at d hose it is higher than d cupboard,but it was just a suggestion 🤔

[@amylongwill3064]

@@marilynabraham5528 it would be safer for sure!

[@rhondalewis8868]

I just want to say I enjoy your videos so much and what an inspiration you are. I am, at the moment, taking care of my ill mother, and she is addicted as well! She loves your personality and how you share with us what works and what doesn't. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@teresahowell3417]

Wow that juice does look so nice beautiful color

[@bluecottagefarm4387]

I'm new to canning, and I really appreciate how thorough you are when explaining all the details.

[@ej3016]

rhubarb is the first local fruit each year (2 hrs west of Toronto) get it in freezer ahead of strawberry season - good thing cause berries EARLY this year 2024 - creature of habit - strawberry rhubarb (in blender for sauce) has been one of my favourites for years - while juicing isn’t an option may just need to try bbq sauce - many thnx 🇨🇦🙏

[@lauragrandgenett]

I ran out and watered my very very dry rhubarb plants and plan to harvest some when they perk up. Going to try that BBQ sauce recipe. I got the book. Also want to try the beans canning. I grow scarlet runners and they need to be dealt with from last year. They’re like beautiful butter beans.

[@essendossev362]

You made the right call not trying to can that puree. In general, you can't can puree because it's too thick for the middle to be guaranteed to reach a safe temperature.

[@fatpath2088]

Hi Becky, your videos are fantastic! Thank you

[@DjChelan]

Such a Rhubarb Successful Day!!! Sweet Memories made whole from your last homestead! I sure thought you were going to say the rhubarb after the juice was going to be a wonderful treat for your girls..lol and you surprised us again!

[@lisascott4314]

Great! I love all these projects! I friendly first pan of yellow squash we love it rolled in cornmeal fried with onions Happy Gardening sweet lady!

[@trinashumblehomestead]

Hey Becky! You are so organized!! I love how your kitchen was all set up.Also how you added the notes right in your Ball canning book. i am going to steal that idea! I have some rhubarb in my freezer, and def. going to make that BBQ sauce! YUM!!

[@ihave7631]

Love my steam juicer for crabapple jelly. Blackberry seedless jelly, both are excellent for people for whom seeds in their digestive system are not allowed

[@sharons6290]

You have me sold on the bq sauce, going to the farm market and getting some, plus I have been wanting strawberry rhubarb pie . I will be rhubarbing it this weekend Thanks Becky

[@AdeleWooton]

You must have heard me... Becky get a stool......... I love watching you. I have that preserving book, on your recommendation. Thank you. How I wish we could get a reasonably priced electric pressure canner in UK.. We are looking at at least £500 to get one shipped. On my birthday list..

[@monahardy978]

Becky i made the rhubarb bbq sauce as u did with chipotle powder. I added more brown sugar but in the end after blending it i don't think it would have needed it. I got 9 half pints of no added salt bbq sauce. We are 1500 mg sodium a day and this was a nice way to use aomw rhubarb. Thanks so much. I made the recipe notes in my canning book the way u made it to make again.. ❤

[@ConnieSolutions]

I just made for the first time "Sunshine Rhubarb Juice Concentrate". It is AWESOME! Will have to make more when the rhubarb gets big again! Then I pureed the pulp and mixed in a jar of strawberry jam and dehydrated it for fruit leather.

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Becky, The juice looks great!!! Pretty color😊 I wanted to say, I did get the same electric canner. It was delivered, now I can't wait to use it.

[@jajacobs100]

Have a great time with your family. Great video.

[@janaimaughan3599]

My husband loves my home canned grape juice. I made an apple blackberry juice last year that was amazing. I love my steam juicer.

[@rachelfrees1268]

Rhubarb oatmeal sounds so tasty. You can put anything in oatmeal to make it sweet/savory. Miss seeing the garden. Enjoy your parents being with you all and the baby.🎉

[@leighleighskitchen]

If you follow Rose Red Homestead they converted a large stock pot into a steam canner. Ive done the same and its a a game changer! It heats so much faster, you use so much less water and its much safer! I've had no failed lids since changing!