Everything I Use To Preserve Food From My Backyard! FREEZING, FERMENTING, DRYING, CANNING, & CURING!

[@itsbreellis]

As I was tagging everything in the description box I realized some of the pricing I mentioned was off. I should have known some of these things went up in price over the last few years. I ALSO WANTED TO MENTION HARVEST RIGHT CURRENTLY HAS A SALE GOING ON + THEY HAVE MONTHY GIVEAWAYS!! Link to them in description as well. Hope you guys liked this one!!

[@fourolivers]

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[@fourolivers]

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[@QuebecUrbanhomestead]

As always, nice info for all the noobies out there. Thank you for taking the time to show us what you really use ❤

[@lauripedersen3150]

So after I initially saw your salad spinner video last year, I posted an ISO in our local Buy Nothing group on Facebook and within an hour had a free salad spinner that someone didn't want anymore.😂 As you said, "game changer".

[@itsbreellis]

LOVE THAT!! Even better you didn't have to buy one!!

[@toddmiller1753]

Love ALL your content. Cant wait till your at a million subs!

[@brandynash1409]

We are a family of 6. Definitely would be nice to have a larger freeze dryer, BUT the medium is still great!!

[@CampOutWest]

So excited for this video! First year growing vegetables and we are going big and I don't want anything to go to waste. I've bought an electric canner and dehydrator and I can't wait to get our pantry set up. I love the idea of freezing but struggle with having enough electricity on our site currently xx

[@itsbreellis]

Best of luck on your first year!! Very exciting!

[@shandellelitavish9855]

I use my pressure canner (also an All American canner) on my Camp Chef love love love the combo. I will take it out back on a calm day (no wind) or bring it in the kitchen with the windows open in bad weather.

[@florencecampbell774]

I love your video’s.cant wait to see the garden growing.Hope you have a great harvest.🍅🌺🌺

[@WhoSAnnaa]

I’ve just discovered your channel and I already love it, I'd love to do the same thing!! I was thinking you could write a book about your story: how and why you started gardening and farming, what you grow, how you do it and how to preserve food etc... I would definitely buy it! A big hug from Italy☺️ ~ Anna

[@richelleg225]

I've been using a strainer to make my sauces and jellys. I definitely agree with how much time that press would save! I gotta find time to take a part time job to buy one! Lol

[@itsbreellis]

Theres a ton fo cheaper options out there that would still get the job done faster!

[@colleenconrade3156]

Pretty sure I bought the roaster for like 15$ at Walmart on clearance about a year ago - haven’t used it once yet 😉 but I will now 👍🏻

[@nix1853]

I’m sooo glad I found your channel. I’m still new to all of this, I started my vegetable garden last season, made a lot of mistakes 😅 but I learned so much. This year I want to start preserving, and this video has taught me so much. This can be quite overwhelming, but you explain everything so nicely. Thank you! ♥️🇬🇧🙏🏻

[@solagratialife]

Same!!

[@indiracamachocandelario8085]

Thank you!!

[@MonaeWesthoff]

So glad I found you! Thank you

[@rachaelrose5288]

Thank you so much for this in depth video of preserving! So very helpful. I have been looking for videos like this for awhile. You have so much more detailed information. I appreciate it so much! ❤

[@itsbreellis]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@foodnwords]

This video is so helpful and encouraging Bre!

[@itsbreellis]

Love to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@kimberlydickenson9141]

This was amazing , thank you so much ❤

[@itsbreellis]

Thanks for watching!

[@tamararobinson2069]

Very good vlog🥰 - FYI since COVID like many things vinegar isn’t always 5% even if listed it’s more like 4% AZURE Standard White Organic Vinegar is 11% so you can dilute or use 1/2 the amount 🤗 and it’s Organic!

[@itsbreellis]

Ill check out azure! Ive been needing to get another order put in!

[@meganwolford6389]

Was sitting eating chips and the veggie salsa straight out of the mason jar when you mentioned it! 😂 one of our favorites as well from the book!

[@itsbreellis]

I love that!

[@julieagain]

Have you every tried freeze drying the skins & seed to use as a tomato paste or use the powdered skins & seeds as a flavor boost to soups & stews

[@itsbreellis]

I haven't, but I like that idea! It typically goes to the compost. I did freeze dry some tomatoes last year that I can easily grind up and add which I have enjoyed!

[@greenrockgarden2851]

Same problem with my stove. I thought there is a standard height between cabinets and appliances. Apparently not. Looking into the electric presto. I think something like that would be good to get me started in canning.

[@itsbreellis]

Ive seen a lot on those! Seems very convenient! Love to know your experience if you get one!

[@valerieewing4023]

Nice, got here in 2 minutes!

[@itsbreellis]

Thanks for watching!

[@kimr2361]

I'm so curious about your freeze dryer! What's the difference between dehydrating and freeze drying? I have an Excalibur dehydrator I've used for years that I've been happy with.

[@richelleg225]

Huge difference. The standard dehydrator essentially cook and dry over a long period of time until crispy, whereas the freeze dryer freezes and removes moisture, which leaves color, shape, flavor, and more even drying. Texture and flavors are different. Huge difference in equipment price tags too.

[@itsbreellis]

^ good explanation! Ive found freeze drying doesn't change flavor at all unlike dehydrating. It also takes out more water content so it can last longer in the pantry + Ive found I can make things like garlic and onion powder a lot easier than dehydrating.

[@joytitusc3727]

Also, freeze drying preserves the most beneficial nutrients out of all your food without killing them like other methods do at different degrees.

[@abbie_on_the_prairie]

I am new to drying herbs - I'm interested in the hang dryer, i know you said you don't use the hang dryer for basil and such but can i still do it? It just will take longer?

[@spontaneousun]

Have you ever considered getting or using one of those electric pressure canners? I think their capacity is smaller, but similar to the roaster it would be off the stove. Curious because I’ve considered getting a pressure canner but I’m torn between stovetop and electric.

[@itsbreellis]

Ive seen a lot on them! They seem very convenient! I don't have any experience with them. Never wanted to invest since I have my all American, but Ive been very curious on them!! Sorry I can't be more help!

[@emilybroome188]

I might have missed it - when do you prefer canning over freeze drying? :) Great video as I’m hoping this is my biggest harvest yet and will need to preserve!

[@itsbreellis]

Freeze drying has become my #1 but there's still a handful of things ill always can!! The freeze dryer is also nice because you don't have to have exact measurements unlike canning.

[@kellydowns6203]

Thank-you so much for all of the information. We've been trying to save $ to invest in a freeze dryer & are still on the fence between a medium or large. Which pump do y'all have with your Harvest Right? What helped you decide on the pump you have & would you recommend the same pump or a different one? Thanks again.

[@berryhillfarmxenia]

What blender do you use?

[@kelleyleblanc5025]

Awesome!! I do a lot of this too but I need to get a freeze dryer and pressure canner! I bought a steam canner last year and I love it but it does have its pros and cons ! Question- have you had issues with your microwave crapping out? I have a low one over my stove and when my kids cook they won’t turn on the fan(I don’t blame them, sound like a jet taking off in the kitchen) but the steam shorts out the circuit board. I ‘have gone through like 5 microwaves in 10 years. I usually just buy them second hand now but there are times I don’t have a working one( I barely use it anyway)

[@itsbreellis]

This was our first one we bought new. We bought it 4 years ago I believe and haven't had any issues with it yet.

[@kelleyleblanc5025]

@@itsbreellis that’s good to hear!

[@carllatta871]

I'm surprised you don't have a steam canner.

[@itsbreellis]

I never needed one, so I never invested in one! Ive seen good things on them though!

[@jennaandparkerstaggs1113]

Not sure what your situation is, but youve commented a few times that the microwave placement seems to be limiting you. 😂 have you thought about getting a countertop microwave and mounting a ductless exhaust fan where your current microwave is mounted?

[@itsbreellis]

I haven't done to much looking into things but that would be our best bet! We redid this space about 4 years ago. Not many good places to put a microwave in this space unfortuntly but it would be nice to have it away from the oven so I could fit bigger pots and my canner lol

[@steviescorner382]

I don’t know if it’s because I’m using UK conversions, or just not as much info over here, but I find waterbath canning tricky😕 I tried pomonas pectin for jelly and I can’t get it smooth, always turns out gritty. When my canner gets up to temp I can’t seem to step away from it like people seem to because I’m having to adjust the temperature so water doesn’t boil over (stockpot problem maybe?) I really want to get into it but with the extra costs for having things over here, it’s hard to take the dive in investing in it all😅 does anyone else have these issues or am I just a complete noob?😂

[@maryburt3114]

people wb can all over the world and they never take their water over the level of proguce in their jars,