CANNED MILK | Shelf-Stable | Like Evaporated Milk | NOT "Approved" | Pressure Canning

Preserving milk for the pantry shelf. This is not an "approved" home canning project. With 26 years of home canning experience, we feel completely comfortable and safe doing this. This may not be suited for everyone, enter at your own risk! With times like today, I think we could all use some "unapproved" canned food on our shelves. This is basically the same as canned evaporated milk. Use it for cooking or drinking. Best chilled for drinking purposes.
Disclaimer:
This canning project may not be suitable for everyone and is “not approved” by the USDA for home canning. Proceed at your own risk.
Our canning process meets modern recommended methods. Check out this website, healthycanning.com, for more information.
Visit our website:
www.freedomharvestfarm.com/
Altitude Adjustments for Pressure Canning:
0 to 1,000 feet, 10 lbs of pressure.
1,001 to 2,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure.
2,001 to 4,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure.
4,001 to 6,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure.
6,001 to 8,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure.
8,001 to 10,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure.
FAQ: What is the shelf-life of home-canned goods?
As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no evident content spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, malodorous, or any other obvious signs), they are good for many months or years. "Looks good, smells good, is good". We have eaten our home-canned foods that are upwards of 10 years old from the original processing date. When in doubt, throw it out.
Our portable burner is made by Cadco/Broil King, a solid cast burner in stainless housing. Model PCR-1S, 1500 watts, commercial cooking appliance. Purchased from Amazon.
Why we store our home canned goods without the bands/rings on the jars:
1. The rings are designed to keep the lid on during the processing and cooling phases of canning. Beyond that, they serve no purpose. The lids/seals are held on by suction, not the bands/rings.
2. If the bands/rings are left on the jars, this could result in a false seal, causing the contents to spoil.
3. Bands/rings eventually rust if left on the jars, making them quite difficult to remove.
4. It's a proper technique and a safety issue.
#canning #foodpreservation #homesteading

[@tymz-r-achangin]

Thank you! A well-presented how-to video whereby provided a good amount of details, the narrator had already learned to talk in her video, and there was no stupid music. Thank you for being down to earth

[@alanamaree2470]

I am in Australia. We call it Original Canning, not rebel canning. Love your channel!!! Thankyou

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Agree! Canning like it used to be long ago. We appreciate your comment. Blessings to you and your family.

[@MakeitMake]

This channel needs waaaaay more subscribers! Such amazing knowledge and experience. Thank you for all your hard work! ❤️

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Hi there and thank you for your kind remarks! We thank you for watching and leaving us a message. Blessings to you and your family -Tom & LeeAnn

[@Jennifers_Channel]

Yesssss I completely agree. I have learned so much from her channel today.

[@joanngrizzle8680]

In the olden days everything was done at home so good to get back to healthy without all the chemicals and stuff added good job

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Knowing what is in our food and how it is preserved is important to us. Vital skill set for self sufficiency. Thanks!

[@Mercedes65]

Amen!

[@lovelytif8365]

I pressure canned milk 6 months ago and used a jar for some bowls of cereal for my 4yr old and he loved it, he drank the milk right out the bowl! I’m so thankful for all the KZbinrs who share their prepping knowledge and experience🙏🏾❤️ #newsubbie

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

We are thankful for viewers like you who are wanting to learn more about the old ways of food preservation. Thanks for watching and joining us. Praying that you are blessed today and always -Tom & LeeAnn

[@lovelytif8365]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving thank you same to you and your family ❤️

[@vernajoy441]

What is the shelf life?

[@Tanacarroll]

I’m new to home canning and pressure canning. I have pressure canned hamburger, chicken raw pack, as well as chicken bone broth and chicken broth. I have really enjoyed it. I watch quite a few homesteads and most say that they don’t pressure can milk or dairy. I am going to pressure can at least 24 pints to my pantry because this time next year or before even, we may not have any dairy products due to the world affairs going on without getting specific. I will can whole milk and butter. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and the comments I also appreciate other peoples input. 🥰

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Thank you for your kindness. We’ve never had issues canning milk as such. Agree with the uncertainty of world issues. Keep on canning, sounds like you’re doing well. We enjoy home canning. It definitely allows creativity to have a wide variety of wholesome foods on the shelf. Blessings to you and your family-Tom & LeeAnn

[@judykish1481]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Great video! I just wanted to mention that there's a lady @OuttheBackDoor who canned various dairy products. You may want to check it out. God bless!

[@Mercedes65]

Love this! Our ancestors knew what they were doing!❤️🙏🏻

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

And it’s so easy!

[@paulabradley656]

In light of what's going on in our world currently, baby formula shortage etc. I have a recipe for making your own baby formula that uses 2 cans of evaporated milk. Of course the FDA does not reccomend that you do that, but our mothers used to do that years ago and I don't think any of us that were raised on that are any worse for wear. Thanks for posting.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Thanks for watching and sharing this information. Agreed!

[@cookiemama4]

My mom used to make baby formula with evaporated milk, water, and a bit of white corn syrup (yea, I know). But compared to what goes into baby formula imported from other countries, I'll take the old time formula recipe! Could you list your recipe for formula, if it doesn't take long? I would like to pass on the information. Thank you! ❤️

[@pamelaelliott754]

Can you please give your recipe? I used goat milk for my babies. It is very hard to find and very ex! Thanks in advance! I'm thinking use home canned.

[@judykish1481]

Gosh, I remember when I had my first child and the pediatrician wanted me to keep the baby on formula till she was a year old. Canned evaporated milk & a little corn syrup works fine in a pinch. When my baby was a month old and crying all the time, my mom, and my mother-in-law BOTH said - she's hungry - give that baby a teaspoon of baby cereal. They don't need formula till their 80.... lol. They need food in their stomachs (obviously mashed food at first). We actually put our dinner food in a blender for the baby - I never cooked with too much seasoning, so it worked fine. To think that for thousands of years, babies survived just fine without formula or a pediatrician and today, we're told to depend on these people. Heck, we used to get 'hot toddies' as kids if we were sick with a cold and mom would add a tsp of Brandy in it (equal parts honey, lemon juice, and brandy for colds); worked great.

[@nightbaby5101]

​@@judykish1481sounds like what I learned ... and those hot toddies worked well, but nowadays we would be arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor if we dared to give a child even a tablespoon of the brew.

[@JulieAnnScott]

NOW THAT....was totally AWESOME! I have canned everything in the books but not my raw milk...but you can guarantee I will be doing that in the next few days!! So excited for you sharing this! Appreciate it and many THANKS!! 😊 Love it!! 💖 Julie Ann

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

You’re welcome. We appreciate you watching and for your kindness. Sure is great having it on the pantry shelf! May God bless you and your family in your preparations.

[@amberhayes4491]

I just found your page and am totally hooked! Thank you for all of the tips and recipes. ❤

[@Justmegd]

Great video! And TY for making it! I could do without the music while you’re talking though. ❤

[@RebornJ316]

Love! Love! Love your channel!! You do a wonderful job of sharing your knowledge! Thank you! I live in Laconia Indiana...I just discovered your channel....Thank you! I've been doing your type of 'rebel canning' for over 40 years...it works perfect...everytime❣😊❤

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

It does work beautifully, doesn’t it?! We’re glad you found us and thanks for watching!

[@kimberlyjohnson8411]

Just found your channel when I was researching canning butter (canning tomorrow). So I thought I would peruse your other videos. Nice info. Please post more!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

We’re glad you found us! Thanks for watching and commenting -Tom & LeeAnn

[@tishascreations2710]

Awesome video!! You make canning not so intimidating!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge & experience with the rest of us, especially for the new canners like myself!! Thank you 😊!!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Thank you for your kind remarks! Don’t let canning intimidate you, it’s not rocket science, like many make it out to be. Please let us know how we can help you succeed at home canning. Take care! -Tom & LeeAnn

[@lisalarose9530]

Thanks! Some how I missed hearing the time. Thanks so much for the reply!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

10 minutes at 10 pounds pressure for altitudes under 1,000 feet. You’re welcome!

[@pixiethompson7446]

You make it look so easy!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Thanks! It really is easy. We appreciate you watching and leaving us a message.

[@karenfleming1500]

Enjoyed your teaching!!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Thank you!

[@gingergrant3932]

Thank you for sharing. I attempted to make mine, but waterbathed. It curdled. I also used vinegar to clean. Next time I will pressure cook.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

And avoid using vinegar on the rims, that will cause curdling as well. Vinegar and dairy don’t work well together for this purpose. Try, try again!

[@user-xb1bt8sv7t]

Thanks for sharing

[@heathermichelle8187]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

You’re welcome and thank you for watching!

[@twinbrookacres]

This was very interesting! Thanks for sharing. - Rick

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Thank you for watching! It’s very nice to have for using in various things such as cornbread, biscuits, gravy, creamy soups, pie, or general cooking.

[@americanpie123]

Finally canned some milk. Makes me feel more secure with each food item I can. Thanks for your channel. I'm learning from you and other trusted canners.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Good for you! Having a pantry full of food is comforting and nice. We appreciate your comments and feedback, thank you. Many blessings to you and your family as you continue learning.

[@americanpie123]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving I shared your video on Facebook with over 200 patriot/prepper friends. Got many comments of appreciation. I added the fact that I trust you. I wish you much success.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@americanpie123 Thank You!

[@Yaya-sv2hh]

Thank you so much for the video ❤️

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@americanpie123]

I've been afraid to try this but I trust your canning

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Don’t let it scare you, I promise it’s worth it. -LeeAnn

[@BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy]

Interesting. Worth a try.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Worth having on the shelf too 😊 Thank You!

[@beckyryan407]

Looks great can't wait to try it

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Enjoy creating your own canned milk! We enjoy having it on our pantry shelves.

[@aletheacrocker1205]

thank you for saying not to use vinegar to wipe with dairy. i didnt know that.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Cleaning jar rims with vinegar is actually unnecessary, despite many who follow this practice. We’ve never used vinegar to clean jar rims in our 26 years of home canning and have great results. We simply use a damp paper towel or washcloth. Vinegar is used to sour milk in recipes, not something we want when preserving milk. Thanks for watching. We appreciate your message. Take care-Tom & LeeAnn

[@sandiam7809]

Thank you!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

You’re welcome! We used a jar of this canned milk in homemade creamy potato soup tonight for supper…mmmm

[@lisalarose9530]

Okay. Thank you.

[@truthmatters82]

Yes, and better without all the additives.☺️👍

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Agree! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Blessings to you and your family.

[@leighb.8508]

Thank you very much. Well done video. So helpful. :o).

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Happy to help! Glad you found it helpful.

[@AbundantAcresHomestead]

Kenny watching this with me “wait you can CAN milk”. I’ve tried it but prefer freezing.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Kenny… 😂 Thanks guys!

[@MorrisPatchofHeavenhomestead]

Can you do this with raw milk as well? I’m very interested in this, such a great way to preserve your milk. Great share my friend. Blessings

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

You sure can! Using raw or store bought milk are both good. This ranks as one of the easiest canning projects in my opinion. Thanks for asking this question. May God bless you! -LeeAnn

[@lclukiv4192]

Wow how interesting I’ve got to try this next week I’m interested in stuff like this I found a channel on canning butter that I must try also Thank you for sharing blesses n cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

It’s the only canned milk we have on our pantry shelves! We also have a canned butter video too, here’s the link if you’re interested. Canned BUTTER | Pressure Canning | Shelf-Stable | NOT “Approved” kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6Sti5V7msmYmaM We appreciate your kindness! May God bless you and your family.

[@BB-od5lw]

Recently found your canning channel. Must tell you I love it! Thank you for explaining your process while you are canning. You are so calm while teaching that it makes me want to learn how to do this even more. Would like to know which electrical unit you are using for this process? Would prefer to use the electrical unit shown in your videos rather than on my gas stove. Please do not stop showing us how to can your way. I am an older person who is just at the beginning stage of canning. My mom refused to teach us girls as we grew up.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Our portable burner is made by Cadco/Broil King, a solid cast burner in stainless housing. Model PCR-1S, 1500 watts, commercial cooking appliance. Purchased from Amazon. This information is also in the video description, but happy to answer your question. Thank you for your kind words! Blessings to you and your family.

[@janejdough2230]

I am lactose intolerant and this may be the only way I can acces milk if things fail,

[@rkm4342]

Thank you. Mine turned out beautifully flavorful; but the dairy bought is thicker than the whole store bought; the richer seems sweeter thicker darker than 2% at 10 p 10 minutes I feel safest n we’ve had no jars fail; using presto electric I put cold water cold jars n cold milk in an let it go from jar warming filled/thru. It maybe that reason darker? But excellent; in cooking baking formula and as creamer too. Many many many Thanks; no preservatives. No bio engineering. No more exaggerated fee(s)

[@nwpioneer2551]

I've canned milk for years but i pressure can it for 18 minuts. I drink it, I use it on corn flaks, etc.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

It’s a great item to have on the shelf! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@sherrycraft6557]

I can whole milk and thinking of using it also in chesse making i bet its gonna be GREAT!!!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Awesome, bet so too! Thanks for watching.

[@karrymaravilla683]

Thank you for posting this, my husband and I are new to canning. what pressure canner are you using?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Hi there! We use All American Pressure Canners. This double decker canner is model #930. We also have model #921. Both are great and we highly recommend them. High quality cast aluminum. Thanks for watching!

[@aliasmom4475]

when canning be sure canner , jars of milk and water for canner are all cold

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Indeed, as clearly stated in this video. Appreciate your comment.

[@marydoughty9377]

Loved your video. Could you please share the type and name of your electric counter top burner. Thank you 🙂 Have a wonderful blessed day 🌹

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

The portable electric burner is a Cadco/Broil King solid cast burner in stainless housing. Model: PCR-1S, 1500 watts, commercial cooking appliance. We purchased from Amazon. We have 2 of these burners and have had them for several years now. Great additional cooking surface for multiple canners going at once. Thanks for watching and asking. May God bless you! -Tom & LeeAnn

[@lisalarose9530]

I read the reviews on Amazon. What is the different outlet plug? Did you purchase an adapter. If so what kind? I have a glass cook top that I can’t use my canner on so this information is very helpful and appreciated. Thanks again

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

We have 2 of the portable burners and neither one of them came with an “odd ball” plug, just normal plugs with a ground prong. No adapter needed with the burners we have. We’ve had ours for several years now, so not sure what’s up with that review. We want to be helpful. Let us know if you have any other questions.

[@lilasdavis102]

Just subscribed ! Great video. How long do you think the canned milk will last on the shelf ?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

The last time we canned milk was in 05/2022 and it’s still good on the shelf.

[@Iseeit4u]

What about butter milk? My mom drinks it daily. I'd love to save her some because we know what's coming. If not I guess I can add vinegar to these after I open them.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Wait to make buttermilk as you need it. Canning sour milk will cause your seals to malfunction. The contents will begin fermenting and pop the lids.

[@lindaswitala]

How long have you been doing canning milk? How long for shelf stable? Thank you for a great demonstration!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

We have been canning milk for several years now. We have canned milk on our pantry shelves that we canned almost 2 years ago. Used 4 pints just the other day for biscuits and gravy. FAQ: What is the shelf-life of home-canned goods? As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no evident content spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, malodorous, or any other obvious signs), they are good for many months or years. "Looks good, smells good, is good". We have eaten our home-canned foods that are upwards of 10 years old from the original processing date. When in doubt, throw it out.

[@nolamiller4113]

I am asking what is the burner are using, I have a 23 qrt all American canner and would like to be able use a portable burner. Thanks for the great video. Cheers from Australia

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Hello! This information is in the video description, but here it is as well. We utilize the electric burner quite often when canning. Thanks for watching! Our portable burner is made by Cadco/Broil King, a solid cast burner in stainless housing. Model PCR-1S, 1500 watts, commercial cooking appliance. Purchased from Amazon.

[@mioaran1131]

💯

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Thanks for watching!

[@ruthperkins869]

I would like to know more about the Burner.what type and what setting to can.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Cadco/Broil King solid cast burner with stainless housing. Purchased from Amazon. As with any burner/cooktop, there isn’t a specific setting for canning. It’s all about whatever it takes to maintain heat and pressure (if using a pressure canner). Typically we use the highest setting initially to get things going, then tweak the heat to either maintain a boil (for water bath canning) or maintain pressure (for pressure canning). Usually around setting 7-9 is the sweet spot, but this can vary burner to burner or heavily depend on what you are using it for. Overall, the burner is great! Thanks for watching.

[@rhondacoye3491]

Since this canned milk is considered to be evaporated milk, how does it acquire the sweetness like that of canned evaporated milk that you purchase in the store?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

The heating process gives the milk a slightly sweeter taste and a light color difference compared to fresh milk. Milk naturally contains sugar and it becomes more prominent with the canning process of milk. Thanks for watching!

[@emcarver8983]

To make evaporated milk, you need to simmer it for about an hour to reduce it in volume, then you can it

[@rhondacoye3491]

I had my doubts before I canned milk last year. It truly does look, smell and TASTE exactly like the canned evaporated milk!!

[@maryhurren6938]

Hi. New to canning. Why do you pressure can the milk but boil the jars in pot for the pickled eggs? Thank you for taking the time to teach others this life saving skill!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Hi there! Low acid foods (dairy, beans, potatoes, meat, broth, carrots, squash, etc.) are pressure canned and high acid foods (anything pickled, tomatoes, salsa, jam, jelly, juices, applesauce, fruits, etc.) are water bath canned. Check out healthycanning.com for comprehensive canning information. We are not affiliated with the site, it’s just really good information. Thanks for watching and for your kindness. Also Ball canning books are very helpful (even the thin one in most stores: Ball Food Preservation).

[@maryhurren6938]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving thank you kindly I will check into what you listed asap! So far I've done dry canning of flour oats beans and I've done salsa 2 seasons ago just used the last of it and we all survived lol I was a little nervous hahah

[@purplethumb7887]

Thank you so much! How long can the canned milk be stored?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there are no issues such as discoloration, obvious signs of spoiling, etc., they will last several months to years. Store in dry, dark, and cool environment for optimal storage. Thanks for watching!

[@suzieblair8089]

Thank you for this video, I am a newbie to canning and I want to get this right. I followed you up to putting the little jigglier thing on the canner and waiting for it to come up to pressure, here is my question, once the canner came up to pressure, did you allow the milk to cook for ten minutes before turning the heat off and letting pressure come down naturally. Thank you for helping, suzie

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Yes, once the canner weight is placed and it’s up to pressure and jiggling, set your timer for 10 minutes.

[@suzieblair8089]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving thank you so much for getting back to me,

[@robincardoza1904]

10 minutes under pressure is all that is needed? Why do we need to remove the bands? Can't they stay on the jars to help seal after opening?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Yes, a 10 minute processing time as the video states! Why we store our home canned goods without the bands/rings on the jars: 1. The rings are designed to keep the lid on during the processing and cooling phases of canning. Beyond that, they serve no purpose. The lids/seals are held on by suction, not the bands/rings. 2. If the bands/rings are left on the jars, this could result in a false seal, causing the contents to spoil. 3. Bands/rings eventually rust if left on the jars, making them quite difficult to remove. 4. It's a proper technique and a safety issue.

[@Purple-gl4vy]

Hello thank you for this video! I started canning 4 years ago. I am at a 5910 Ft elevation. I use 13 to 15 lb weight. Should I use the same pressure weight for canning the milk? I saw that you used 10 lb. Thank you!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Hi there! Use the same amount of pressure you normally would. Time is the same as the video (10 minutes). Here is the altitude chart from our Ball Canning Book. Let us know if we can be of further help! See video description also for altitude information. Altitude Adjustments for Pressure Canning: 0 to 1,000 feet, 10 lbs of pressure. 1,001 to 2,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure. 2,001 to 4,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure. 4,001 to 6,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure. 6,001 to 8,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure. 8,001 to 10,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure.

[@Purple-gl4vy]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Thank you!

[@lbfaith]

I don’t understand how they can sell shelf stable milk in store but there isn’t a usda approved method for consumers who can? That’s just bologna!

[@markweinsheimer9129]

how long is milk stable for . great video. stay safe

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there aren’t any signs of discoloration, curdling, odor, or other obvious signs that it is bad, they will sit on the shelf and remain good. This could be many months or years. Appreciate you watching, thanks.

[@devondabaker3966]

Can you do this the old way ? ( big pot with water boil for 4 hrs? Or cook ( boil ) longer ? ) this is how my mom use to can green beans.. my grandpa fixed a big tub outside light a fire under it and cook about 4 hrs..he got lot of them cooked at once..... I will not use a pressure cookers.. tia..

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

As stated in the video, milk cannot be canned safely using the water bath method.

[@Iseeit4u]

Can this be done with quart jars, just longer time?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Yes and process for SAME amount of time. Thanks for watching!

[@natashaproctor3789]

Hello, just found your channel 😀 Quick question, it u have milk residue on the outside after pressure canning. How did it get there? Did they start to siphon ? If so did it happen inside the canner or once they were removed and cooling down? When something siphons it makes me nervous.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

User issue: I used our double decker pressure canner (not the problem) and after the pressure naturally fell to 0, I removed the weight and unlocked the lid. When I lifted the lid briefly to adjust it into my preferred “gentle cool down” position, a small amount of milk siphoned out onto the lower jars. I assure you all jars sealed tightly and are all still perfect. Operate your pressure canner as you usually do. I should have waited a bit longer before adjusting the lid. Easy fix by washing jars and this is of no concern to me. Wish I could share pictures of them here to show you. I canned milk on May 11 and 22 of this year. Both batches are perfect and without issues. Getting ready to do more soon. Even though we home canners do our best at preventing siphoning, there are always instances when it still occurs. Thanks for watching! Have a blessed week.

[@rhondacoye3491]

I would LOVE to can some milk! I have the new Presto Precise Digital Electric Canner (which I absolutely love). The first step in using this all-automated canner, is to fill the jars halfway with water, insert them into the canner, close the lid, press the START button and the canner automatically heats the jars. After approximately 20 minutes, the machine beeps at which time you have to remove the jars, empty the water, and begin filling the jars with the contents. Because of this process, the jars are always hot when ai fill them. I also cannot put cold contents inside the jars because the jars will be hot. My question: Can I possibly warm the milk first before I place them into the warm jars? Or does the milk have to start off cold to achieve the results you demonstrated in this video. (Apologies for the long message.)

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Can you not start everything out cold and then start your electric pressure canner? The reason the instructions on your canner tell you to start with warm/hot jars, canner, etc. is that this canner claims to be "USDA safe". I have never warmed the milk prior, but I'm sure you could try it and see. I always do a cold start, as demonstrated in this video. Not sure how it will turn out starting everything out warm (hopefully no curdling happens). If you are willing, I'd say give it a try and see. No worries about a long message. We appreciate your message and hopefully, this helps you make a decision. -LeeAnn

[@rhondacoye3491]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving I may do a water test using several jars of water and one jar of pre-warmed (by this I mean room temperature) milk. I don’t want to waste my two gallons of milk I purchased for this project. Thank you! (BTW, I am a new subscriber to your channel. 😁)

[@rhondacoye3491]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving with this canner it goes through several automated steps, the first being the warming of the jars. I do not know if I can (or should) bypass any of those steps.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@rhondacoye3491 totally understand that! Trial runs are always good. Thanks for watching and joining us!

[@patriciaandjudgey1442]

Is the nick your using cold when you are pouring it? Love your channel, new subscriber here 💜

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Yes, the milk is cold (video states this a couple of times). Thanks for your kind words and welcome! We’re glad you found us.

[@patriciaandjudgey1442]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving well I'm sorry I feel asleep, didn't mean to ask you something you clearly expressed that you repeated it multiple times

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@patriciaandjudgey1442 no worries! Enjoy your day.

[@GrainFreeHomestead]

So we have never canned milk how does it taste and how long does it last. Have you tried freeze dried milk before?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Same equivalent of canned evaporated milk. Slightly sweeter than fresh milk from the heating process. Great for cooking but can drink it as well. Best chilled for drinking. We’ve not tried freeze dried milk. What’s that like?

[@GrainFreeHomestead]

The freeze dryer turns the milk into a powder. It’s great for long term storage like 20 years. Getting it reconstituted to the right taste is a little tricky depending on how much water you add and how long you let it sit. But it taste good if you get that right

[@NMsly]

I didn't know milk could be canned. Thank you for this video! Can you please tell me the brand of the portable burner you used in this video?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Hello! Yes, you can "can" milk!! Our portable burner is made by Cadco/Broil King, a solid cast burner in stainless housing. Model PCR-1S, 1500 watts, commercial cooking appliance. Purchased from Amazon. Thanks for watching!

[@NMsly]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Thank you very much!! I'm a new subscriber and I'm loving your channel. God bless❤

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@NMsly well, welcome! We’re glad you’re here. May God bless you too!!

[@lisalarose9530]

Hello. What kind of brand of electric portable cooktop are you using,,,,? How many minutes did you process the milk in the pressure canner,? Thanks

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

It is a Cadco/Broil King, solid cast burner in stainless housing. 1500 watt commercial cooking appliance. We have two of them and use them quite a bit when canning and doing other projects. Purchased from Amazon. No regrets! As for the timing on canning milk, the video states 10 minutes at 10 pounds of pressure (if your altitude is less than 1,000 feet). Thanks for watching!

[@joannasheldon2146]

Could you please clarify something? Do you let it run at 10lbs of pressure for ten minutes? That's what you seem to be saying, but since a lot of youtube milk canners turn the pressure cooker off as soon as it reaches 10lbs of pressure, I just wanted to be sure. Thanks very much for making the video!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Let it process at 10 lbs pressure for 10 minutes. That’s how I’ve always canned milk. I know what you’re talking about with some turning off the heat once it reaches 10 lbs pressure. Thanks for watching!

[@joannasheldon2146]

Thank you for the prompt reply! Your method will be safer. :)

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@joannasheldon2146 you’re welcome!

[@c.r701]

How long do you can them for? An when you say they are shelf stable for a long time are you talking about like 6 months a year two years?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

As the video states, 10 minutes for venting and 10 minutes once under the 10 lbs of pressure. As for the life of the canned milk, it can last a few years as long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no obvious changes with the contents (discoloration, malodorous, obvious spoiling, etc.). Common sense judgment is key with any canned product. Store in cool, dark, and dry conditions for optimal storage. Thanks for watching and we hope this answers your questions.

[@c.r701]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving thank you for answering my question.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@c.r701 Absolutely! Blessings to you and yours in your preparation.

[@ruthperkins869]

Will any burner work What is the setting that you can with.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Yes, any burner works for canning. This is a very tall pressure canner, so we utilize a portable burner, as it doesn’t fit on our stovetop due to a microwave being right above it. We use a gas stove or this portable burner for our canning needs. No specific setting, see other reply to you for more information on this. We hope this helps answer your questions. May God bless you!

[@cookiemama4]

How long is this canned milk shelf stable? And canned butter? I'll be using your milk and your butter canning videos this week. Right now, butter costs $8.40 for 2 lb. And it's going up.. No room in my fridge to stock up. Thank you so much! Jan 📖🥀🕊

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Hello there! We hear ya on prices, especially butter. 2 lbs of real butter (generic) is $8.58 at our local Walmart. Outrageous and afraid it’s going to get worse. As for shelf life, we are often asked about this. Here’s our answer (also in video description) FAQ: What is the shelf-life of home-canned goods? As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no evident content spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, malodorous, or any other obvious signs), they are good for many months or years. "Looks good, smells good, is good". We have eaten our home-canned foods that are upwards of 10 years old from the original processing date. When in doubt, throw it out. We appreciate you watching and leaving us a message. -Tom & LeeAnn

[@cookiemama4]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Thank you. I did read that part, but still don't know how long for dairy. I'm guessing 2-4 years. If I'm wrong, please correct me. :)

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@cookiemama4 that’s a safe estimate. Obviously it’s not tied to a date stamp so luckily you can enjoy as long as you choose and it’s good. Blessings and have a great day. 🙂

[@elizabethlawson1400]

I am trying to find out if you can take canned evaporated milk open it and can it for longer than what the can has on it thanks for your help

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Most shelf stable canned foods are made to be safe for consumption indefinitely, pending the jars/cans are in good condition. The expiration date can be ignored, however it is best practice to consume on the basis of “first in, first out”. Opening cans of already sealed milk and processing it again will not only ruin the product from over processing, it also will not gain you any extended life of the product. It’s best to leave it alone if you are buying store bought canned milk. Here’s a link for more information about this topic. www.usda.gov/media/blog/2013/06/27/you-toss-food-wait-check-it-out

[@elizabethlawson1400]

Thanks for your help I wasn't sure about the expiration dates so again thanks just not wanting to do anything to harm my family

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@elizabethlawson1400 completely understandable. Of course using our common sense and good judgment is always a good idea too. May God bless you and your family! Canning milk as we show in this video is a great way to have shelf stable milk. It’s comparable to evaporated milk. I just used some over the weekend to make pumpkin pies. I canned it in May of 2022 and it is still good. The pies were delicious too, lol.

[@fatmasamir1221]

How many months milk sty after that and thank you for yorhard work

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

They are shelf stable as long as the lids are intact and there isn’t any other signs of the milk going bad (mold, discoloration, foam, froth, or other obvious signs of spoilage). We’ve used our canned milk up to a couple years from the original canning date.

[@MomDukes]

Being that we are Rebel canning, how long if you water bath? 2-3 hours.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

I cannot speak of this, we only use pressure canning for our home canned milk. As a certified food handler, registered nurse, and certified health coach, pressure canning is safest and takes the least amount of time. From a food safety standpoint, it is best to preserve milk via pressure canning despite not being “approved” for home canning.

[@utopicconfections5257]

Hi, do you know if this could be done with hald and half or heavy cream? Se processing time?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Yes it can and this is mentioned in the video. Same processing times as milk. Thanks for watching!

[@utopicconfections5257]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving thank you very much...have a blessed day

[@Jennifers_Channel]

I'm going to be doing this. 😊 what is the shelf life so i know to use it in time? :)

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

We have home canned milk on our pantry shelves that is over a year old and is still good. As long as the lids/seals are intact and there is no evidence of spoilage, it lasts a long time. Wise to only can what you may use within a year but it does go beyond that. Use your good judgment and common sense as to what may suit your needs.

[@Jennifers_Channel]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Thank you so very much. BTW do you can meat as well?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@Jennifers_Channel we do can meat. We have a video on canning turkey and broth with plans to show more meat canning videos. We pressure can seasoned pork sausage, chicken, turkey, ham, and venison.

[@ariannajordan252]

Can you do this with non diary milk. Looking to make a big batch of canned coconut milk

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

I have canned a few jars of unsweetened almond milk and it is just fine. I put it in the pressure canner with dairy milk (processed the same). It does separate but blends back when the jar is shook. Be cautious at first and do a small batch to test how the coconut milk processes before you invest time and money into canning a lot of it.

[@delorislee3100]

How long will canned milk last on the shelf

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

A very long time so long as the seals/lids are intact to the jars and the contents don’t show any changes. Store in a cool, dark, and dry area. Thanks for watching.

[@DebraAkers-wz6ow]

How long will the milk sit on the shelf and still be good?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

We have home canned milk on our pantry shelves that is over a year old from the original processing date and is still tasting and looking great. We primarily use it for cooking purposes. FAQ: What is the shelf-life of home-canned goods? As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no evident content spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, malodorous, or any other obvious signs), they are good for many months or years. "Looks good, smells good, is good". We have eaten our home-canned foods that are upwards of 10 years old from the original processing date. Obviously this isn’t ideal, but happens from time to time. When in doubt, throw it out.

[@deborahedwards2454]

What do you do when the canner is dry after processing

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Well, this isn’t something we want to happen. How much water did you add in the beginning? Was the weight on the canner vigorously rattling during processing? The concern with it running dry is whether it built up enough steam to pressurize. Did the lids seal tightly? For how long did the canner get vented before adding the weight?

[@karenfleming1500]

What watt is your hot plate I bought one and got scared it wouldn’t get hit enough to can properly

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Our portable burner is made by Cadco/Broil King, a solid cast burner in stainless housing. Model PCR-1S, 1500 watts, commercial cooking appliance. Purchased from Amazon.

[@karenfleming1500]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Thanks so much!!!

[@heathermoffitt5059]

I want to use raw goats milk turn it into condense milk and evaporated milk. If I cook them down let them cool and do your method will that work for shelve stable?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

You don’t want to double process milk as it will ruin it. Canning the raw goats milk as shown in this video will be fine as it’s basically similar to evaporated milk when canned. As for making your own sweetened condensed milk, I can’t really say, as I don’t make nor can that, nor do I use it in baking.

[@americanpie123]

I may be misunderstanding. Do I pressure can for just 10 mins once my canner reaches pressure? Love your videos.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Yes, once canner is up to pressure set a timer for 10 min then turn heat off and let the canner pressure naturally fall back to zero. 10 minute processing time is correct. We appreciate your question and kind words.

[@americanpie123]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Thank you for you quick response. I went ahead and canned some butter while I waited to hear back from you. I'll plan to can milk tomorrow. You are such a help to me. I have been canning almost two years. I love it and it is a good feeling knowing there's food for hard times. I'm watching you...

[@americanpie123]

That didn't sound good. I'll say I'll be watching out for more videos instead of saying I'm watching you. Lol. Do you make cranberry sauce?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@americanpie123 😂 Yes, I make homemade cranberry sauce, just haven’t recorded the process yet. I’ll be sure to share how I make and can it soon. It’s not hard!

[@elizabethtunstall]

Can you use goats milk and how long would you pressure can it for

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Yes you can! Process it the same way and for the same amount of time. I’ve also canned unsweetened almond milk in the same fashion without any issues.

[@terrajarreau1432]

So once u can it, it will no longer be able to be used as cereal milk?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

To drink or use canned milk on cereal, you will likely enjoy it cold. Simply refrigerate before enjoying. We primarily use canned milk for making gravy, cornbread, biscuits, pancakes, pies, or anything else that calls for milk.

[@kellcanabc]

Who says you can't wb milk? And why not?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

With my research and experience, it is not even recommended to can milk at home as I show here. Milk is a low acid food, therefore requiring the milk to be canned under pressure. I have read articles about canning milk via water bath method and this requires several hours in the water bath canner. I do not have any experience with this method, so I cannot attest to it. I only can milk using the method I show in this video (again, not an approved method). I have been home canning for 28 years now so I am comfortable with this method. I strongly suggest you do your own research before making any decisions.

[@jeanier.1588]

How long in a hot water bath? I don't have a pressure cooker.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

As stated in the video, milk cannot be canned in a water bath canner. Milk is a low acid food, therefore must be canned in a pressure canner only. Thanks for watching!

[@tmazur7171]

Can you use raw whole milk? How long is it shelf stable for?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Yes, you may use raw milk. It’s shelf stable as long as the lids/seals are intact and there are no signs of spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, curdling, odor, etc.). We have canned milk on our pantry shelves that’s over a year old and still is great.

[@americanpie123]

Would you mind telling me about the hot plate you are using? I bought one but it didn't get my canner hot enough to bring it to pressure.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Hi! Our portable burner is made by Cadco/Broil King, a solid cast burner in stainless housing. Model PCR-1S, 1500 watts, commercial cooking appliance. Purchased from Amazon. This and other information is in the video description, but happy to answer here too! This portable burner definitely does the job with keeping canners hot and going. We have 2 of them and utilize them often, especially when canning.

[@americanpie123]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Thank you. I promise I tried to find yours before I asked. I even stopped the video and wrote the name of it down. I thought cast iron was the key but the one I bought was cast iron. Maybe it's the amount of BTU's. I don't know but thanks. I'll go look for it again.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@americanpie123 it’s not a problem at all. We hope you find one!

[@KClights07]

What brand is your portable burner?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Cadco/Broil King solid cast burner with stainless housing. Purchased from Amazon. We have 2 of them and they work great. Thanks for watching!

[@PassionHeld]

May you list a link for your portable hot plate?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Purchased from Amazon. Cadco/Broil King solid cast burner with stainless housing. Price tag is around $145/ea last we checked. We have 2 of them and they work great!

[@BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy]

I need one too.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy They are handy that’s for sure.

[@terrajarreau1432]

Can you use it on lactaid milk?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Yes. We have canned almond milk as well.

[@kjkernSerendipity]

For cream is it only 10 minutes processing time too?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Yes, real cream (whipping cream). Same as this video demonstrates. Thanks for watching!

[@kjkernSerendipity]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving thank you for your reply. There are so many variations and I'm still investigating how to proceed.

[@paulettehall4614]

Sorry no pressure canning. Ya got water bath???

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

As stated in the video, milk should not be water bath canned for safety reasons.

[@Akosuamoongoddess_karma]

How long can it last

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

We have home canned milk on our pantry shelves that is over a year old from the original processing date and is still tasting and looking great. We primarily use it for cooking purposes. FAQ: What is the shelf-life of home-canned goods? As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no evident content spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, malodorous, or any other obvious signs), they are good for many months or years. "Looks good, smells good, is good". We have eaten our home-canned foods that are upwards of 10 years old from the original processing date. Obviously this isn’t ideal, but happens from time to time. When in doubt, throw it out.

[@kevindelaney4423]

How long is it shelf stable?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

FAQ: What is the shelf-life of home-canned goods? As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no evident content spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, malodorous, or any other obvious signs), they are good for many months or years. "Looks good, smells good, is good". We have eaten our home-canned foods that are upwards of 10 years old from the original processing date. When in doubt, throw it out.

[@deborahedwards2454]

How long can it stay on the shelf?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

This is a common question we are asked often and is also found in the video description. FAQ: What is the shelf-life of home-canned goods? As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no evident content spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, malodorous, or any other obvious signs), they are good for many months or years. "Looks good, smells good, is good". We have eaten our home-canned foods that are upwards of 10 years old from the original processing date. When in doubt, throw it out.

[@lisabrooks1320]

Had to restart my phone

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Gotta love that 👍🏻

[@pamskinner9490]

How long are they shelf stable?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Next month will be a year since our last batch was canned and they still are great! FAQ: What is the shelf-life of home-canned goods? As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no evident content spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, malodorous, or any other obvious signs), they are good for many months or years. "Looks good, smells good, is good". We have eaten our home-canned foods that are upwards of 10 years old from the original processing date. When in doubt, throw it out.

[@susanbrackett6408]

How is it evaporated if the amount stays the same?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Similar to evaporated milk: same color, stability, taste, and uses.

[@gettingdialectic9519]

What capacity is this canner? What brand?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

It’s an All American (model #930) 30 quart pressure canner. Double decker. Holds 18 pints or 14 quarts. Best pressure canner brand! We have models 921 and 930. No regrets in these investments! Heavy cast aluminum pressure canners. High quality. Thanks for watching!

[@helengardner2714]

No water in canner?🥰🙏

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Yes, water was added. A pressure canner cannot be used without water.