DRY CANNING, CANNING QUESTIONS AND AN ANNOUNCEMENT | VLOG

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

I just want to add as a follow-up to the video - I know that I may get some push back about the dry canning, in which case I would say "you do you." But as for me and my kitchen, it ain't happening. I am sincerely concerned about people who are new to canning, doing something that can be dangerous, and doing harm to themselves or their family. Again, here is the article from the NCHFP: preservingfoodathome.com/2020/06/25/dry-canning-raw-vegetables-is-an-unsafe-practice/

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Thank you! I've seen some of those "dry canning" videos where raw fresh food is put into a jar, without liquid and canned. I wish some of these folks, who proudly call themselves "Rebel" or "Rogue" canners would actually do the research on how pressure canning works. Wish they would learn the role of water and the ability of that water to circulate within the jars to produce a safe product. Like you, my fear is for people new to canning. Those who are often seeking a faster and/or easier way to get the job done. Sorta like using canned biscuits instead of making them from scratch. There's nothing wrong with canned biscuits. That's simply a personal choice that doesn't carry the risk of dying from the most deadly toxin in the world. Quote: *Botulinum toxin is the most poisonous substance known* . Intoxication can occur naturally as a result of either wound or intestinal infection or by ingesting preformed toxin in food. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botulinum_toxin At least give new canners what they need to know, in order to make informed decisions on how much risk they are willing to take in their kitchens. I get push back too. That I've been brainwashed by the government, etc. Yet, it's often apparent those doing the pushing don't realize the role of numerous state university extension services laboratory research in canning safety. Nor the same done by canning supply companies. Especially those who offer instructions on how to safely can using their equipment. Can you imagine the lawsuits if the instructions, in their canner manual/book, causes illness and death? Apparently, some "Rogue" canners have never actually studied the history of canning. Don't understand how many died along the way, as improvements were made and standards developed that led to today's safe products. If they did, they wouldn't be going back into history to use methods that have been proven, with people's lives, to be unsafe. FWIW.... I grew up on a farm where all canning was done using a waterbath canner. My mother didn't own a pressure canner. One of my chores was to help with harvest and preservation of food from our large gardens. I know how to can green beans that begins with planting seeds and ends with canned beans in a bowl on our supper table. Yes, I ate them and lived. Will I teach that preserving part. Absolutely Not. My mother and grandmother knew, step by step, how to process those green beans BEFORE, DURING and AFTER to ensure the most safety possible, under their circumstances. Often parts of that are missing from "Rebel" canner's instructions.

[@reemoosaleh9247]

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[@sandyclaus2729]

Excellent info. Genius idea for the cockpot keeping your lids warm. Thanks for sharing! ♡♡♡

[@wandahershey9227]

Thanks for sharing Constance! Have a blessed 🙏 day

[@carbar2215]

I dry canning and had no problems. I think you are beautiful inside and out. God has blessed you and me. Thankyou

[@carbar2215]

I wa not to add to dry canning I dry can only dry food like flour and rice. Ty

[@deblarson5408]

I can hardly wait for the apron tutorial!

[@Jean2235177]

I agree with you - there is lots of misinformation out there. Do your research. Use trusted and tested sources. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 That pear butter looks delicious. I’m so excited about Apple season! Need to hit Reeves’ Market to see what’s ripe. 🍎🍏

[@Jean2235177]

If you need a pattern tester, I can help.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Good stuff! Thank you for sharing and stay safe! :)

[@rhonmarquess3146]

A friend wants to start canning, so I shared your channel with her. 😊

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Thank you! I am going to do more videos with canning information, because I have been getting so many questions. And there are so many new people canning, which I love!

[@donnasmith5697]

I’m so excited about the apron video and looking forward to it! I’m sure your home smells delicious from the pear butter. We had a hum-dinger of a storm a little while ago! Hope all is well on your homestead.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

We had another one again this afternoon. Just a doozy of a thunderstorm, but thankfully no tornadoes

[@robynmorris2408]

Fairly new to your channel. Heather from Kneady sent me over and I am really enjoying your channel and information. I am certainly going to use your crock pot lid heating idea!! Like you, I want to heat the lids still...old lad canner here. Also, thank you so much for the future apron video and pattern, I still love to sew and have plenty of fabric to use. To hot here to do more than one load of early morning canning, so having a sewing project for the afternoon will be fantastic. Thank you again and stay safe.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Thank you Robyn!

[@SuttonsDaze]

Excellent advice! Thank you for spreading the safe canning word.

[@barb7188]

Thank you so much for answering the question about dry canning! There are so many videos out there telling us how safe it is, and I knew you would know the right answer...thanks for doing the research, you are amazing! I also love the apron and look forward to that tutorial!

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Thank you Barbara. I don’t ever want to give bad information, but of course I *am* human. If I ever get something wrong, I am sure to correct it - but I try to find good information to begin with :)

[@janetlarue1231]

Awesome video!!!

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Thank you :)

[@RobynG70]

Hi Constance, great information on canning, thank you. I am hoping to have my canner and supplies by November so I can begin. Have never done it before. I have watched people on KZbin do and talk about dry canning and something never sat right about it with me. Now I know why. Thank you ! Hope you all weathered the storm alright!

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

We are good here, just lots of rain.

[@bscrimbitt9359]

Only seal failure I've ever had is not heating lids up.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

I almost never had seal failure. I really think heating the lids is a factor in that.

[@ericawaymaster2919]

Great information! People jump into canning without understanding the risks.

[@bethmitchell6981]

YEA!!!! I can not wait. Your aprons are so pretty. God Bless you for taking the time.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Thank you 😊

[@Thisisit120]

Found you today.Really glad I did. ISO enjoy canning. Looking forward also to the apron pattern. Thank you for sharing your videos.New sub.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Thank you Reta! The apron video went up yesterday, so you can see it any time you like :)

[@Thisisit120]

Cosmopolitan Cornbread - Constance Smith Thank you so much I’ll go take a look at it right now.

[@willow3310]

Thank you for the info on dry canning. I have been canning less than a year and I know when I first started I would have believed this this could be done. Thanks for telling the real deal on it! I to have been thinking about investing in tattler/harvest guard lids and learning to use them as back up. I seen a video yesterday about using the tattler gaskets with metal lids. Have you ever heard of this before? Be Blessed

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

I can safely say that I have never seen that - the tattler gaskets with metal lids. I think people are getting desperate to preserve foods and are trying to find ways to do it, when they can't get their normal supplies.

[@willow3310]

@@CosmopolitanCornbread kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5q8fGqehLOZZtk this is the one I watched.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

That is very interesting, and exactly what I figured - making do with what you got. I do know that I keep my metal lids after I used them, for future use and storing goods. Honestly, I am all about NOT wasting, and if this works, more power to her! I may actually give this a try......

[@willow3310]

@@CosmopolitanCornbread Please if it works for you let me know. It certainly would be nice to have this method in the back pocket if things stay crazy!

[@mariakepler1700]

Steam canners are good for high acid Things. Jams, jellies.

[@MissMandiGirl]

I’m a little behind on your videos Due to some Job changes and I have missed keeping up with you but I’m catching up today. I’m with you on the sewing. I was taught how and my Mother was a Beautiful seamstress but I absolutely hate using a sewing machine!! Lol I enjoy my knitting needles and crochet hook though! Hehe! I love your Apron though! May have to dust the machine off for one of those! Have a great weekend!!

[@stokely418]

I always enjoy your videos! Thank you for the information! Be safe during the storms. It’s thundering here now.

[@gail4077]

Thank you for all the valuable information. I love your apron...fellow chicken lover here.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Thank you!

[@michellerose6721]

Sorry I doubted you! Last I had looked, steam canning had not been approved. Had to recheck my facts after watching THIS video where you were warning about other unapproved canning techniques (while you were steam canning, lol) . Wisconsin University DID do a study on steam canning , in conjunction with the USDA, and it HAS been approved for high acid foods. Now I could kick myself for throwing away a steam canner I was given a couple years ago😭

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

OH NO!!!! That is heartbreaking. Yes, I read those very same studies before I got the steam canner. I was also kind of tickled that it was UW that did it, since that is where i grew up :)

[@lindacardwell9312]

Your pear butter is beautiful! Thank you for doing the research on dry canning. God bless.

[@rhodachavarria1430]

I’ve been wondering what the difference would be between the steam cooker or just putting several inches of water in a regular canner.

[@yolandaserna2288]

Loved this video, thank you. At the end it showed a bird feeder nice and clean. I have 2 bird feeders but some kind of ants tend to get into the bottle juice. I tried the Vaseline trick. Didn't work. I'm having to change the juice to often. Do you have an answer. Rio Rancho, NM

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

We occasionally get ants out there, but I find if I can keep them out of the flower bed, then they usually stay away from the bird feeders.

[@sherryshelton199]

How do you feel about removing the air from your jars with a food saver for dry goods only?

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Oh yes! I do that all the time. It is a great way to store things like the dried peppers or herbs from the garden :)

[@stacyrobbins2378]

Where do you get reusable lid??????

[@deeleb5064]

I love the tip about trying one Tattler lid at a time. I have stored some for a time when regular lids may not be available. I have to admit that I was a little apprehensive about using them because I had seen a video a long time ago where the jar exploded. It probably wasn't because of the lids, but it did scare me and I have been canning for many years. I didn't know that people dry can vegetables, etc. I have seen people dry can in the oven dried goods like flour, dried beans, rice just to seal the jars.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Jars bursting are normally from a sudden temperature change, or a flaw in the jar. I can’t imagine lids having anything to do with it either.

[@deeleb5064]

Constance: I could not find the apron pattern on your website.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

It is not up yet, it will be later this week :)

[@LyshaStanford]

Thanks so much for the info. I’m not into canning yet, but hope to get into it someday. I won’t forget this, “no dry canning!”

[@lindagailsch]

Thanks so much for the canning info! I so want to get a steam canner. It's ok n my wish list! So excited about the apron pattern & tutorial! I had asked about them awhile back! Excited about the giveaway too! Always love you videos.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Thank you 😊

[@MidwestGirl]

Looking forward to the apron tutorial!

[@jackienoel2864]

That’s a unique praying mantis! How cool! I live in the NE corner of Oklahoma, I think the humming birds are gone already, we were seeing sooooo many and now we haven’t seen any in two days. I’m going to keep the feeder out in case some are still migrating! Hope you didn’t get any bad weather with those tornado watches.

[@deirdredelaughder1060]

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! I’m new to canning, or I should say it’s been decades, so I’m new to canning.😜 I much appreciate you sharing your wisdom, experience, and concern for canning to be done properly and safely. Another great video Constance, bless you sweet friend.💕💕💕 xxx Ps. I’ve signed up for your newsletter a few times, but not received it? I’m sure it’s a mistake on my end🥴 I’ll try again.

[@JudiStitches]

🌻 I'm also getting ready to learn how to use tattler lids. I'm gaining confidence watching others use them. Amen on proper safe canning guidance. It's scary seeing others doing things like grandma did!

[@coverscornersurburbanhomes6235]

Wow, I don't think I've ever seen anyone can meat, beans, etc by dry canning. I thought they only did so with dry goods like flour and such. Scary! ~ Stephanie

[@MsCocoalopez]

I know nothing about canning hope to learn as I'm growing more for now i just vacuum seal and freeze what i can no pun intended 😅

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

You can always practice canning with things from the market too. If you see a good sale on berries for instance, you could try making some jelly. :) I learned to can long before I gardened.

[@_thatchickchris8246]

Great way of talking about the dry canning. Not worth it in my book! I’m a new subscriber Rachel (that1870sHomestead) talks really highly of you. She’s right! Your great!

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Thank you so much! 💚 I adore Rachel as well.

[@cathleencaratan3373]

I worry that the rebel canners will eventually make it where home canning becomes regulated or banned.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

I was talking with Mr. Smith about my concern over upcoming news reports of families getting sick from home canned goods, just like we are seeing reports of new chicken owners getting salmonella.

[@alliebennett555]

I’m concerned about that too! So many newbies and no guidance. I’ve been canning for decades and take no chances!

[@cathleencaratan3373]

Allie Bennett When I first ventured into canning, I was given horrible advice! I reached out to a friend to learn. She thought me how to make strawberry jam and we put it in quart jars (yes, quarts) and flipped the jars over. She also pulled out her steamer canner and showed me how she canned meat in it! It’s when people do things irresponsibly that the government steps in and lays the hammer down. For all those who say “Well that’s how my grandmother always did it..”, I once had a conversation with my grandmother (1902-1993) about the good old days. She said that while yes, the values back then were special, she was also quick to point out that people died. They died a lot. They didn’t have the sanitation practices, the medical knowledge, or the infrastructure that we have in modern times.

[@alliebennett555]

Cathleen Caratan Moses - I was very lucky to have a great mother-in-law who taught me the correct way to can. Then with the ball canning books I learned even more. I’m very comfortable canning now days.

[@cathleencaratan3373]

Allie Bennett What a wonderful blessing! Even though now I’m pretty comfortable with the science and know how these days, I have a wonderful homesteading kitchen mentor also. Her family and her husband’s family have homesteaded for three generations and she has been a Master Food Preserver through the local extension office for over 25 years. I’m blessed that God put her in my path.

[@halfcenturyfarm607]

❤👍❤

[@christinalopez4026]

It is sad that the experienced canners are dry canning on u tube and not teaching the newbies the right way.

[@T_i_n_a_]

🍐 🧈 🤍

[@glendaraymond4123]

Love those aprons

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Thank you :)