Preserving All the Things | Tomatoes, Sausage, Eggs

[@debbiedouglass1478]

Carter, I just closed escrow on a home back in my hometown with a flat 1/2 acre lot and room for a garden and chickens. I can’t wait to adding a veggie garden! I’ve never had chickens and I can hardly wait! My canning is going to new levels! Every one of your videos is a real inspiration. Thank you bunches!!❤

[@growandpreserve]

Debbie, this is so exciting! can I tell you how much I want chickens?! Sadly, the HOA is not yet in agreement. You are going to have a ball. Keep me posted!

[@donnamullins2089]

@@growandpreserve Carter you need a pair of emotional support chickens! ha ha

[@lindamussehl6768]

I like the mix of projects, the "slice of life." The longer format is not a problem. I really enjoyed seeing how you sequenced the projects to maximize your time.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much for the feedback, Linda!

[@loriegordon5227]

Mrs Carter, I bought a canner a year ago and was too intimidated to use it. Your video on dry canning ground beef gave me the courage to dip my toe in the preserving world! I finished 6 pints of ground meat last night, and didn’t blow up my kitchen. Lol. Thanks for always sharing your knowledge with your videos. Take care.

[@growandpreserve]

Congrats, Lorie! You're off and running now!

[@nadinerogers6958]

I enjoy all your videos. I will be 67 in November and still enjoy canning. I soon plan to try canning your soup recipes. I freeze dried 6 dozen eggs a couple days ago. I have 38 hens and they are still laying good. You are a great teacher. I have shared your channel with friends and family. May God richly bless your family!

[@growandpreserve]

Nadine, thank you so much! I'm so glad to have you here. Let me know what you think of the soups!

[@Poppy-ln9fh]

Hi Carter, When I Crack eggs I use a small bowl first, that way if I get a bad egg I don't mix it in with the other ones. Had that happen to me before. Also I rinse my eggshells then let them dry for a few days, then crush them so there fine then put them in the garden. Love you, you have a very soothing voice that keeps me watching your channel. Been watching for some time now, keep going! Best wishes.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, Poppy. I'm glad you're here. I usually crack into a small bowl too, but it just didn't happen this day. Fortunately, I got lucky with my eggs. You are so right about the risk though.

[@ravenlaughs9757]

We also rinse, dry and feed the crushed shells back to our chickens for extra calcium but you cannot use store bought egg shells because the dried shells will smell of ammonia.

[@bridgetwilkins312]

The extra freezer shelves idea is genious!

[@growandpreserve]

Isn't it? Total stroke of genius by Darcy!

[@vickikenton5439]

Yes! I’m 15 seconds into the video and I’m right with you! I’ve got my first veggie garden in 20 years and I cannot wait for the long succession of harvests to begin. Corn, beans, carrots, 6 kinds of tomatoes, sweet potatoes, strawberries, and all of the herbs. ❤️❤️❤️

[@growandpreserve]

We're going to have a very fun season, Vicki!

[@truegapeach6968]

I’ll echo the sentiment from so many others; great video! I usually have 3 or 4 plates spinning simultaneously in my kitchen as well. I am seriously considering the freeze dryer. I grow so many herbs and have about 35 layers and of course so many vegetables…I just think it would be an added safeguard in our house to move in that direction. Thank you again for providing so much information as well as your encouragement with gardening and preserving…I don’t have a single friend who has a vegetable garden,so you are a breath of fresh air for me ☺️ Take care! Karen

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, truegapeach! I haven't been through a harvest season with my freeze dryer yet, but I am hoping it will carry a good bit of the load for me this year. With 35 laying hens, you could keep it full between harvests. Speaking of friends who don't vegetable garden...I was at a neighborhood party last night. It seems that now there is "field trip" planned to come see my garden Wednesday morning. Go figure.

[@truegapeach6968]

@@growandpreserve That’s wonderful! I think more people are doing what they can to improve their diets/health and a garden is certainly an excellent option. I share my eggs with family and friends (and we don’t process our older girls) and we get 18-24 eggs a day. By the time we deliver to anyone needing eggs I’m not overwhelmed with extra eggs. I just want to put some aside without using my chest freezer space. I will definitely watch your comments for reviews on the freeze dryer. Enjoy your garden tour 🌿

[@dawnleyrer1495]

I never get tired of watching you can…I learn something new every time….thanks

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Dawn!

[@vickistiles7132]

As usual, I learned so much from you today. I don’t know if you realize how much you help all of us! Thank you, Carter.

[@growandpreserve]

Vicki, you are so sweet. Thank you so much!

[@ArkansasSquaw]

Oh Carter, I can barely pay attention to the video because I'm SWOONING over your kitchen!!! Wow! Stunning! I'm so happy for you Carter, you totally deserve that beautiful kitchen. But I must also include David in the congratulations, as I'm sure he had to be willing to agree to a remodel. Which, by the way is one of the traits of an upstanding man - agreeing to kitchen remodels! Ha ha! Pat on the back for David! Loved the video and love your passion for food preservation.

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much, ArkansasSquaw! I will do a new kitchen tour as soon as the new fridge comes in. It seems to be a moving target! Shocker of all shockers, David--who has an opinion on everything--completely stayed out of the kitchen remodel decisions...well, at least until the end when he tried to rearrange the bar stools!

[@ArkansasSquaw]

@@growandpreserve Tell David I'm impressed, not many men have that sort of will power! 😆 Can't wait.

[@hildachacon001]

You should always record when you are in the kitchen. I learn something from you in each video. You always have great tips and recipe ideas with what you can and even what you do not can. Thank you for your great videos! 🫶

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much, Hilda!

[@normabournes5789]

Carter thank you for all the canning videos you take the time to record for all of us searching for how to do it right! I love how down to earth you are! It’s like we’re in the kitchen cooking together!

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Norma. So glad to have you here.

[@debbyplank2189]

Loved the variety along with all of your other videos. Thank you for inviting me in!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Debbie!

[@melodiewager7909]

No matter what your videos cover, they’re a gift to those of us who enjoy growing, preserving, and living that life! Thank you.

[@growandpreserve]

Wow, thank you, Melodie!

[@karikelly2797]

I liked to see the variety. It resembles more of what I do in my kitchen. Boneless pork shoulder was a good price at Costco, so I made 9 jars of bbq pork and 3 jars of potatoes this week. I figured why not? I already had the pressure canner out and was already in the rhythm. You’re the only other person I know who cans food, so I’m just happy to see what your process is, even if it is not new. Mostly commenting for the algorithm 😊. Great to see you, Carter.

[@growandpreserve]

Nice additions this week, Kari! I do love canned pulled pork. The algorithm has not been terribly kind lately, so I appreciate your efforts!

[@growandpreserve]

@@leavingayeye5198 Thank you!

[@janejdough2230]

I enjoyed this...Now I am looking in my deep freeze to see what needs canning to make room for other things.

[@growandpreserve]

Good! I find there's always something that needs to be canned. So glad you enjoyed this format. Thanks for letting me know, Jane!

[@leelindemann7729]

Carter- I watched “Phil at 4800 feet” when he discusses the best way to freeze dry eggs so they rehydrate back to the best texture. He does a lot of research for his topics. Basically the best eggs had tons of salt but he suggests going with 1 tsp salt per 12 eggs. For baking, your eggs may work fine without salt. For rehydrating for scrambled eggs,etc. the ones with salt will perform better in looks and texture. It has to do with how the salt preserves the shapes of the proteins. Hope that’s helpful.

[@growandpreserve]

Excellent info, Lee! I will definitely do that next time. Thank you.

[@RustonRed]

He is correct about that. As an extra step, I add cottage cheese to my blender with the tiny bit of salt and blend. The foam goes away quickly but the cottage cheese increases the protein content and makes the eggs so smooth.

[@donnamullins2089]

Carter my favorite sausage also. What a deal. Clever freezer tray idea. All the jars look beautiful. I love canning videos. Thanks have a great week. Planted another row of Kentucky Wonder beans this morning and some more flower seeds in the garden. Expecting rain later today and next week.

[@growandpreserve]

Hey, Donna! I do not have my beans in yet! I have a couple spots that will take some bush beans, so I need to get on that this week. I think you are better with the flowers than I am. I did manage to get more int he garden this year than last, but we'll see if I can keep them alive! So glad you're getting some good rain.

[@donnamullins2089]

@@growandpreserve do you ever soak your beans before planting? Just and hour cuts days off germinate. Okra several hours. We received 1.34 inches of rain last night. Looks beautiful now but by 10 am it will be a sauna. ha ha Oh weather in the south.

[@growandpreserve]

@@donnamullins2089 I always *try* to remember to soak my beans. Definitely the best way to do it. Humid as can be here too, and Summer hasn't even started!

[@gracefulglowandco]

I love the style of this video! It's real life and i love seeing "behind the scenes"! i also love seeing others preserve things! I can't wait for my tomatoes to harvesst!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Lorissa!

[@Taking_Back_Thyme]

My grandparents used to make Italian sausage at home. My parents kept the tradition and the original recipe. Sooo, I now continue the tradition and for the first time, I canned my own sausage. I found pork butts on sale for $1.88/lb and then I was at Kroger and they were on sale for .99/lb. After I can my apples, I will can sausage and then cranberry sauce.

[@growandpreserve]

That sounds great, Thyme!

[@azgardenlover370]

I stopped using the wire rack in my water bath canner and purchased some of the flater stainless steel canning racks on Amazon. The jars dont wobble like they do with the wire rack, and they are still off the bottom of the canner. I also can use them in the pressure canner. It has made a big difference. Another bonus is they dont rust from using the vinegar to the water to prevent clouding on the jars.

[@growandpreserve]

Nice tip, AZ!

[@barbeewear4240]

The extra rack for freeze drier trays is genius - I have such a challenge maintaining an empty space for my in-process trays.

[@growandpreserve]

That seemed like an insurmountable challenge for me as well!

[@staceyscarlett6724]

Love all your videos! You are such a pleasure to watch and follow. I always look forward to you new videos!

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much, Stacey!

[@CindyBradshaw-d9l]

I hope you do a video on using the dehydrated eggs!

[@growandpreserve]

I'm sure you'll see them used when I have a bit of experience with them.

[@wandafigueroa6281]

I’m looking forward to the new preserving season in that gorgeous kitchen… I love to be your neighbor ❤❤❤❤ thank you for teaching us and sharing

[@growandpreserve]

Me too, Wanda! I'm hoping my fridge will be here before preservation season hits full swing! So glad to have you here!

[@pennysantana7809]

Carter, I always love watching you can. You are a no fuss canner, and they always look beautiful. 🤣 I love to eat things that look beautiful with no fuss. I also on my way of ordering 2 more shelves for my freezer, what a wonderful idea. I am waiting for my Harvest Right. Thank you for all you do and God bless 🙏

[@growandpreserve]

I'm with you. Easy and beautiful is a huge win! Always good to have you here, Penny!

[@DebBeeman-ir9eu]

I loved your video! You showed several techniques which was great! I have a couple bags of tomatoes in the freezer now I know how I’m going to preserve it. Just found it when I was rearranging freezers. I got a new freezer and was trying to eliminate that refrigerator. It’s good but there’s so little in it we figure clean it out and shut it off. Thanks again Carter for the video.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, Deb!

[@daniellewoodward4728]

Great video I have those days as well. today I went peach picking and strawberries picking with my kids and grandkids then I came home cleaned, and cut up the strawberries and put them in the freezer. Then I canned 21 jars of peaches, made 4 loaves of bread, 1 batch of bagels and oatmeal for the week.

[@growandpreserve]

You're amazing, Dani! That is quite a full day! What a fun thing to do with your grandkids. I wish I had more of those kinds of memories. I also wish I had grandkids, but I'm still waiting! ;-)

[@jasminenash9142]

Hi Carter! I loved spending the day in the kitchen with you. Isn’t it amazing what we can find hidden away in our freezer? I am looking forward to canning season!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, Jasmine! Yes, the freezer is a constant source of surprises!

[@robertacleary5256]

I’ll be canning sausage looked great😊I enjoy all your videos 😊have a nice week😊your new kitchen is beautiful 😊

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much, Roberta!

[@CDJMiniRanch]

I enjoy all your utube videos no matter the topic. My favorites are the canning and how you use your canned or preserved products. Keep em' coming

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, CDJ!

[@shirleydtaylor6846]

You are a great teacher, yes I enjoyed it. Thankyou so much

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you! 😃

[@gaylaskates8831]

Those freeze dried eggs work well for dry mixes (properly sealed) for things like homemade brownie mix, cornbread, etc. love my freeze dryer! Love your videos!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@loricook7670]

Great video! I have two bags of frozen tomatoes. I never realized how easy it is for the skins to come off after being frozen. Thank you. I am definitely canning crushed tomatoes. Hopefully, you will do some recipe videos using your freeze-dried eggs. Have a wonderful Day; thank you, Carter!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Lori! Get those tomatoes out. We're going to need the space for this year's harvest!

[@loricook7670]

@@growandpreserve Haha I know I will for sure! so excited for this upcoming year's garden.

[@cynthiakennedy4826]

When I saw the sausage drop..it made me chuckle because I can't tell you how many times while browning ground beef or sausage (3 lbs at a time for various meals) some always manages to drop out of the pot!

[@growandpreserve]

Right?! It is what it is. Trying to keep it real. Glad to know I have a twin out there!

[@meremadswyant8835]

Love love love this! So fun when you’re canning! I am interested to see how you use the powdered eggs eventually! Made the tomato powder last summer after watching you do it and it was amazing! Plan to do again this summer. Thanks for the great utube! Mary W

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Mary!

[@mhafer1905]

I love all your videos and appreciate the variety. Thank you Carter.

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much!

[@lisapop5219]

I don't have a freeze dryer but I like the idea for putting sheet trays in the freezer

[@growandpreserve]

Absolutely! Perfect for flash freezing.

[@charlenejutras1595]

Love this video! So inspiring-Thinking of preserving things in my small freezer to make room for summer harvest. Thank you for sharing!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, Charlene!

[@kgeistfeld]

I am a new subscriber and new to canning. I just made four quarts in my new all american canner of your italian bean soup and it is delicious!!!! THANK YOU ❤

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome! You're off to a great start!

[@jamiepacheco8974]

Carter, thank you for all you do. As much as I would like, I cant do a freeze dryer right now, but I am applying your techniques to what I have available to me at the moment. Dehydrating can be just as affective as freeze drying but may take longer....we must access our experiences and apply them to our individual lifestyles where it makes sense. I dont want to be dumb....

[@growandpreserve]

Nothing wrong with dehydrating! I've been doing it for years. I much prefer it over freeze drying for many things.

[@ravenlaughs9757]

To prevent a grainy egg mix when rehydrating the freeze dried eggs use hot to boiling water because of the fat (vitamin d2) is what causes the grainy feel, same for other dairy products when rehydrating freeze dried.

[@growandpreserve]

Interesting! Thanks, Raven!

[@renitameares3838]

I stopped prefreezing my eggs. Now I put my empty trays in the machine when I start it for the 15 minute cool down. I blend my eggs by pulsing them, no foam. About 18 eggs per tray and pour the eggs directly into my trays while in the freezer dryer. By the time I have each tray filled, not Filled, those trays are good and COLD and I didn’t have to transfer from freezer to freeze dryer. No issues so far and I do them a lot. My hens are great layers!

[@growandpreserve]

Great info, Renita! Thanks!

[@cindyparker9920]

Everything looks great. I idea why I never thought about canning all the left over tomato juice.

[@growandpreserve]

It's a great "bonus"!

[@lisawoods405]

Love your videos thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Lisa!

[@jasminejustice1776]

Great video. I really need to go through my freezer and can some things.

[@growandpreserve]

You should!

[@pamelaulrich8615]

Your videos are always very informative

[@growandpreserve]

Glad you think so!

[@sheilaMagilicudy]

So nice to see you Carter. Really enjoy all your videos. I agree on putting lemon juice in with your canned tomatoes I myself just feel it is safer. The sausage you were browning reminded me I have to get another batch of zuppa toscana canned up. I do 24 pints and it goes quick. So nice for a quick lunch. I buy whip cream and then freeze it in large size cubes so when I open a jar of the zuppa I just put 1 or 2 frozen cream pucks in and it is just perfect. I put the kale in at the bottom of all ingredients and find the kale comes out just perfect. The freeze dried eggs look amazing. I can't wait for the video on what you are going to surprise us with a great recipe using the eggs. Cheers

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Sheila! Always good to see you here. Zuppa Toscana is one of David's favorites too. Next time I'll have to try the kale on the bottom. I always find the kale comes out mushy when I put it on top. Thanks for the tip!

[@bobdole2465]

I like how you work in the kitchen,you are fast and efficient!!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Bob!

[@kimpebley9856]

A day in the life video was alot of fun!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Kim!

[@bethcaccamise1566]

Love your informative videos and you are looking fabulous!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, Beth!

[@christyh.4092]

I very much enjoy this kind of video. I love canning I love seeing what others are doing. We just got a freeze dryer and haven't started using it yet. Let me know how the eggs work in your cooking.

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Christy! I will keep you posted on the eggs as I figure out ways I want to use them.

[@diannegriffith5444]

This was a great video! I loved it! Thank you!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Dianne!

[@lavernfoy4591]

Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, LaVerne!

[@jeanhelliwell8160]

Great video. Really interesting to a newbie to canning.

[@growandpreserve]

I'm so glad to hear that, Jean. I feel responsible to be so detailed with my new canners, but these projects really are that easy. Happy to have you here!

[@Pursuit_Of_A_Homestead]

This was so fun to watch! You got a lot done in that day 🥳🙌🏽

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@emilee172]

Carter, Ever take a whole ripe tomato and putting it in boiling water for a few seconds (dont remember as I was young helping mom), the skin would fall off then we cut in half and put them in jars and then the water bath (again dont remember how long but seems it was around one hour)

[@growandpreserve]

Yes, but I make a heck of a mess when I do it that way! I think I'm too impatient. Or maybe I'm just messy!

[@littlemscrafty]

Thanks Carter, loved the video as usual ❤️

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks!

[@neilmunro6683]

Great video.. Thank-you.. Lochness Scottish Highland..

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Neil! Welcome!

[@ABlueDahlia]

I love these types of videos! And I will be looking into seeing if my freezers can do that! :D

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, BlueDahlia!

[@melanieframpton1765]

I enjoyed this video greatly. We're considering the freeze dryer, same size as yours, but it's just the two of us and I am just not there yet. Thanks for your candid comments.

[@growandpreserve]

I get it. The freeze dryer is still more novelty to me than uber preservation tool. I'm hoping/expecting that to change this Summer as I use it to take some of the load off the heavy preserving months. Stay tuned. I'll let you know what I think.

[@debbiemarks6086]

Great job, thank you❤

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Debbie!

[@donnamcmano5615]

❤ love video and ideas Donna from AZ down under

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Donna!

[@roseashworth1263]

Thanks you!!

[@TyMoore1234]

Thanks, enjoy your channel! 😊

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you!

[@justmare111]

Love this kind of video!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Mare!

[@roseashworth1263]

Do you have a link to the freezer or those shelves I could use those. I love what you do and have learnt a lot from you. Thank you for sharing. Rose

[@growandpreserve]

Having the extra shelves is great, Rose! My particular freezer is no longer made. It was quite something to find shelves for it! However, here is the amazing resource I found, encompass.com/parts-accessories/Appliance Hopefully you will be able to find shelves that work with your current freezer. One note is to look at the diagrams to check the names of parts. I ordered the "shelves" the first time but yeas sent the door shelves. Turns out I should have ordered the "racks". Confusing, but customer service was great.

[@JJC82]

thank you! I till have tomatoes in the freezer that I need to do something with

[@growandpreserve]

Get to work! We're going to need that freezer space.

[@JJC82]

@@growandpreserve I did! canning up checking bone broth from a leftover Costco chicken and about to get to the tomatoes. they have been thawing since this morning.

[@growandpreserve]

@@JJC82 Perfect!

[@bettymercier1979]

Very good video...I'm happy with anything canning 😊

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Betty!

[@Lalec122]

Hi Carter! 🤗 love your idas

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Annie!

[@poodledaddles1091]

Thanks!

[@rschroeder6460]

Totally with you!! My kroger had great sale on pork shoulder roast. I got 2, should have gotten 4 lol...any meat sales I take advantage then can it

[@growandpreserve]

Especially now, right?! it's nuts.

[@lindahernandez8693]

Awesome video! I wish I had a freeze dryer. Maybe next year….

[@growandpreserve]

I'm going to try to make good use of it this preservation season. We'll see how that works out.

[@yoseldahurley4776]

Cracking two eggs together is much easier and cleaner !

[@growandpreserve]

And smarter! Thanks!

[@valjalava1951]

Love watching your video,just wondering I can lots of tomatoes,but don’t seem to use that many what do you make with your tomatoes

[@growandpreserve]

Sure! Mine go in soups, stews, casseroles, mexican dishes, spaghetti sauce, lasagna, chili, pasta dishes that are more about the veggies than spaghetti sauce. Sometimes I drain them to use them as a pizza topping. I always add a jar or two when making a pot roast. They do amazing things for the flavor. I'm sure that as soon as I stop typing and hit "reply" I'll think of more. Hope that gets you started coming up with your own ideas though!

[@ericaclark7250]

Can we (I) see your pantry before the harvesting season starts. Just curious to see how low it has gotten.

[@growandpreserve]

Hmmm. Wish I'd thought to do this several weeks ago. I've been restocking the empty spaces with the meats, soups, stews, meals and freezer stock I've been canning over the Winter. My veggie, fruit and condiment sections have shrunk, but Winter canning has filled many of the voids. By the end of harvest season, that'll be reversed. Let me give some thought to how I might be able to do it without undoing all of the restocking I've been doing.

[@tammynevil7852]

I made the sausage from the other video and still LOVE it!!!!

[@growandpreserve]

Excellent, Tammy! Thanks for letting me know.

[@constancebeck2992]

Looking good. Mix a bit of salt into those eggs. Keeps them from separating. I do not mix eggs in loads as they can explode. You don't want egg in other foods. Talk soon! Spent my week canning chicken baking breads!

[@growandpreserve]

Salt! I didn't know about the salt. I will do that next time. I have seen them explode on people! It was a bit intimidating. Trying to channel what would Connie do...I did put them on the bottom 3 racks, although that probably still wouldn't have been enough protection if they had exploded. All eggs next time!

[@krisirolfe4332]

Do you do tomato juice? Cranberries -juice or jellied do you can these?

[@growandpreserve]

Sure. I just did a video on spicy tomato juice (Bloody Mary mix) here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqSth6KlnsxnaJY. And I have on cranberry sauce here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJrYY4OsqtKmbM0. I also have a few cranberry chutney videos.

[@filby3213]

Loved the video 💐

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Tyler!

[@katherinenicholas7116]

I'd love to see a video on Homemade Bloody Mary Mix if that is something you make. Great video, as always. Thank you!

[@growandpreserve]

That could be fun. I know David would second it!

[@bhavens9149]

fun times!

[@growandpreserve]

Always!

[@ingridhollinger9860]

I Love this style of video. Its great not to have to go through every step all the time. Thanks sir much.

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Ingrid! It's definitely a more relaxing canning session for me when I'm not trying to be hyper vigilant about describing every step. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@valjalava1951]

Have you tried canning the jimmy deans sausage meat that they sell at the US costco

[@growandpreserve]

I haven't.

[@buckleymanor4658]

❤

[@deniseheins2133]

Funny, I just found a bag of whole tomatoes in the bottom of my freezer and a huge bag of frozen jalapeno. I can't find a thing in that freezer 😄

[@growandpreserve]

Boy oh boy, do I know how that goes!

[@716stewart]

What kind of freeze drier do you have

[@growandpreserve]

Harvest Right medium pro

[@lisapop5219]

Mrs. Carter, does the canned sausage have the same texture as canned ground beef?

[@growandpreserve]

Hmmm. I haven't really compared the two. To me, if you can the sausage without adding water or other liquid, it has the same texture as if you had just made it fresh. I use it all the time with friends and family, and no one has ever noticed a difference.

[@lisapop5219]

@@growandpreserve thank you!

[@josieflowers1027]

Hi, Carter. I’ve been canning for a couple years now. The simple stuff. However, fear has been keeping me back. I would love to can meals and meats but I live in the tropics. I’m terrified that the humidity, light and heat will ruin my canned food and get me sick. Does anyone else in the comments can in a tropical climate?

[@growandpreserve]

Hey, Josie! I know we have at least a couple folks from Australia. Hopefully they'll chime in. What do you see is the difference between keeping "the simple stuff" safe and keeping meals and meats safe? Heat, humidity and light are all external to the jar, so I wouldn't expect different storability. Heat and light will degrade the contents of any jar faster. You can cut the light by covering the jars or keeping in a dark room or closet. The National Center for Home Preservation (USA) says to not store jars above 95F. Do you have a possible storage area in your home that doesn't get that hot? Humidity is hard on so many things. It will eventually degrade your lids, but it won't do so any faster on meats and meals than it will on the other things you can.

[@Gr8tLakesHuntnFish]

I just love your content. New Subscriber. I've a chance to get chicken leg quarters at 89 cents a pound. Any great ways to can these? Raw pack or Hot? Keep up the great work. Doing a deep dive into all your videos. Your inspiring. P.S. Do you ever do wild game? Especially Venison.

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Gr8tLakes! Good to have you here. You can certainly can raw pack bone in legs and thighs...I would separate the quarters into thighs and legs so they'll fit better in the jars. For the way I use my home canned goods, I would probably bake the chicken, then hot pack the meat and make stock with the bones...then can that. Either approach works just fine. I don't do any wild game at the moment because there are no hunters in my life. My dad used to hunt, and I love venison, but I just don't have access to any these days.

[@Gr8tLakesHuntnFish]

@growandpreserve such quick response. Ty Ma'am. When you say baking do you mean until done or half way? Secondly should I remove from the bones after baking? Your a excellent teacher. So excited to learn from your videos. Here in Michigan hunting is big. We get a few deer every year. With things the way they are it would be nice to can it up for if SHTF type stuff. God Bless ya and thanks much

[@growandpreserve]

@@Gr8tLakesHuntnFish I would bake it until done, then pull off the bone and can in chicken broth. Then use those bones to make more broth for next time. I hear you about wanting to can all that meat. There is a channel very venison-centered. Let me see if I can find it for you. Here you go: www.youtube.com/@VenisonforDinner/videos. I don't know if she cans her venison, but she does can.

[@Gr8tLakesHuntnFish]

Thank you so much. Your awesome.

[@jab2able]

Thank you for this video. As a person who is interested in canning but does not know how your sessions would be much more helpful if you treated this as a classroom instead of a show. Questions such as how long do you simmer the tomatoes before placing them into jars. Why do you need to use Lemmon juice ? How Much vinegar did you use in the canning water, why did you use it? I think that you could edit in the science as you are progressing through the steps in order to teach those watching to actually learn the steps . Thank you for your videos.

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Jab! You happened on a video that is more vlog style than teaching. The majority of my canning videos are teaching style. I love my new canners. You'll find lots of videos with much more explanation involved.

[@jackicomber8534]

For some unknown reason you tube had unsubscribed me....

[@growandpreserve]

Ugh. Sorry, Jacki!

[@chevypreps6417]

Thanks for the video. These days you do not see much water bath canning. I do not think I have watched a video of yours that was not informative and useful. I think the first video I watched of yours was the one where you sent your daughter some canned taco meat to college. PS: Hey girl that is one big pot.

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Chevy! We'll get to lots of water bath canning with the garden produce this Summer. It is a gigantic pot! That was my first canner. No idea what I was thinking!

[@janetreal896]

I enjoyed this video, very much!

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Janet!