Thinking About 'Chili' Nights | Pantry Prep Chili Base Canning Recipe

[@patz780]

Not only does your chili sauce looks delicious but you canned it in an off white sweater. Impressive! I would never dare to do that!! 😆

[@Emeraldwitch30]

I have an old flowered tank top i do canning in. I tend to wear what I'm cooking! 🤣

[@jenniferr2057]

That's what I kept thinking too.... brave!

[@jamjar5716]

Rachel, you have got to get you recipe book that you were refering to printed up to sell to us. Same format, size, ring binding. Each year you could print more recipes that you have come up with through out the year that we would add to the original binder! The cookbook that grows!

[@fzjohnson]

I would buy it! Please do! I've not found a water bath preserving book I like, yet ... apart from mum's old notes.

[@glassartist.teacher]

@@fzjohnson I agree. I would buy it too.

[@morningwoodfarms713]

I too, see your recipe book in my future! 😄🔮👑💖

[@cassidystraub4509]

Awesome idea! Id love that

[@sherridenil4538]

I would certainly buy it too. Love all the recipes.

[@shamancarmichael5305]

I said a silent prayer for your pretty white top when you started using the hand blender and filling the jars! 😱 Recipe sounds yummy, look forward to trying it!

[@roxannep6509]

I was thinking the same thing...

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Greta idea, Rachel! I have always canned chili with the beans and meat together, but this looks easier in the canning stage. Just so you know, i came through surgery great and am about to go home. No chemo or radiation, I am truly blessed! Thanks for your prayers and concern.

[@carmentrevino4704]

Cynthia, so happy for you. Glad all went well with you surgery. GOD bless. Rachel the sauce looks so good and pretty. You make it look so easy.😊

[@Emeraldwitch30]

Oh my goodness! That is fantastic news! I had to have radation therapy after my surgery and it almost killed me! Lol. But- I'm still here as sassy as ever! 🤣 You just do what you're told and don't over do lol. I tend to over do(who me? I know right lol) and 3 years later I still end up sitting on the couch for a day. But as someone who's been where you are. You just enjoy every day you are here and heal. You got this!🥰🥰🥰

[@Greens5511]

I SO AGREE with you about a clean kitchen to start out the day especially during canning season!!! I know a clean kitchen makes me more motivated and enjoy the whole process so much more....and FYI; I personally like watching channels like yours that have a clean kitchen too.....it is more motivating for me too.

[@opalezell319]

You are so smart!

[@KayNolte]

I have to clean the kitchen before canning also!

[@grannaboo03]

You said….don’t be a Rachel ( referring to having a clean kitchen) but in reality, that’s why I am watching….I want to be as productive in the garden and canning as you! And although I am already a Grandma, I have a lot to learn! I am excited that you are making different play- lists, I am sure to be watching and re- watching several of them! 🍅🌶🫑🌶🥕🌽

[@judyabernathy80]

Cynthia Fisher - I am so happy to hear you came through your surgery well and don’t need chemo!! Thank the Good Lord!! ♥️❣️🙏🏼❣️♥️

[@jenniferrobinson9474]

Chili is one of my favorite meals in the winter. I never thought about canning a chili base. That would make a meal come together a lot quicker.

[@justpatty7328]

I do believe, we just do what we can. Definitely be kind to ourselves and forgiving of how time goes by so quickly. Please don't be too hard on yourselves. ❤🌞🌻❤🌞🌻❤ God bless you all!

[@uskitin]

I love your idea of having meal components ready ahead of time so you just have to open a jar and a couple things and then it's one-and-done

[@1870s]

It's really flexible and quick ♥

[@karincope3019]

Those tomatoes loom amazing.

[@kimberlymilesfuller6742]

Have you ever made, canned, or eaten homemade tomato veggie soup with corn bread. OMGoodness it is sooo good and comforting. My great grand parents used to make it for us as kids. So many good memories

[@716stewart]

Would love your recipe for the tomato veggie soup if you don't mine sharing it. thank you kindly

[@luckychicav7981]

Hello Rachael, you only have rehydrate dry tomatoes if you want paste, but if just want to thicken your sauces just add the dry tomatoes, they will absorb a lot of the moisture.👍🏼😉💗

[@mandiejohnson2802]

I clean as I go because it helps me stay sane I have found that canning has had me try new foods that I would not have normally tried

[@talia2309]

I just found your channel and I can not believe you don't have more views/subs! lots of love from Melbourne, Australia

[@lispottable]

We absolutely agree with the clean kitchen. My hubby and I can together. As we make a batch of something one of us is cleaning up as we go. Can’t work in chaos!

[@sallyboothe911]

You would be so ashamed of me right now. My kitchen is a total wreck. I’ve got a lot of things that need to be put up. I finally just put the tomatoes in the freezer last night , I’ll get to them later. The chili looks delicious 😋 I would like to start doing like you are. Such a great idea to have all those meals, desserts in a jar ready to finish and supper is done ✅

[@theparkeys2013]

I love your sweater maybe one day you could do a a wardrobe show case 😉

[@Skooty68]

That's a very very strange request

[@rho1360]

I'm the same, I have to have a completely clean and clear kitchen to start any project.

[@vanessaadams9145]

This is all the kind of stuff I want to make, ketchup, salsa, sauces , thanks Rachel ❤️

[@2ponshomeplace132]

That roaster pan is HUGE. Looks like such a good idea to canning projects.

[@cathyl4622]

I got 2 of those roasters at Goodwill. 5 -10 dollars. And they always have a few of them.

[@rickandsally]

My husband and I both lost our sense of taste and smell from Covid, and as it has only partially come back 10 months later, we have to rely on following recipes very close. This one sounds really yummy!

[@gailbaker9285]

I agree,it makes things go smoother when everything is clean and put up and there is nothing but my canning things on on the counter.Forgive me I should have put this in my other comment.Iam new your channel and I really like it.

[@kimwenzel5575]

I wish I could can enough things as you do. I can as much produce as we have time to grow in our small garden. I like to add cinnamon to my chili. You can’t taste it, it just adds a little something. You do a fantastic job with all you and Todd do. Until your next video.

[@amyharris7337]

Looks delicious! I honestly don't know how your work full-time and homestead. You're a rock star!

[@pammohler3253]

Love how your canning with skin on. Also love adding different veggies.

[@teresaallen9525]

I made tomato powder a few days ago. I took 7.5 lbs of tomatoes, dehydrated them, and then ground them into a powder and ended up with one half pint and one quarter pint. Excited to try something new!

[@vickiey4561]

I agree with a clean kitchen! I am canning salsa tomorrow and I got the tomatoes and veggies cut up today. I canned cowboy candy yesterday so I had to wash and label those jars today and then rearrange my other jars of food to accommodate my new canned foods as I get them done. Then I set out the supplies to start my salsa so i am ready to start in the morning. I have a peach tree which I planted when we moved into this house and I have been canning peaches for a full week! I am so glad that is done! Now I have to get busy with my other canning projects. Your chili sauce looks so good! I make chili beans in the off season of canning and I love how fast I can make a meal with them. My husband has been eating them over rice while I have been busy in the kitchen. Fast food!

[@Greens5511]

WOO WHO!!! This is exactly what I needed!!! Hubby asked me to make this for him..."us" 😁

[@willow8094]

Canning during the work week is to much for myself but a marathon on Saturday and Sunday . Looks fantastic

[@dawnbowes6238]

Great idea for a chili based. I put smoked paprika in my chili base & a lil beef bouillon.

[@grekahg3938]

Rachel I feel the same way, between making breakfast lunch and dinner on a Saturday/Sunday and keeping up with canning, a clean kitchens helps a lot for easier prep with canning

[@catracampolieto8989]

I'm getting one of your hoodies for my bday. My hubby ordered it already. I can't wait to get it. I passed on a larger airfryer, told him I had to get one of your hoodies. SO EXCITED!!!. Great canning video....as always.

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

Hi Rachel and Todd. I love chili, and put ground beef, beans, and onions. Thank you for sharing your chili tomato sauce. God Bless you both. Take care. Maria. 👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@torchwoody58]

Pam says- If you are talking chili and spicey, but not hot you can try Allspice (not more than a 1/2 tablespoon in the size pot you made) and more oregano or marjoram and paprika. Anaheim peppers are also excellent. When I want to kick it, I add Ancho chili powder. There is no such thing as too hot until after you add the beans. My mom made some chili with real chili powder from Mexico that was so hot that she used it as seasoning in chili beans for over a year. She would make a pot of red beans add ground meat and about a half cup of the lava fire beans from the freezer to season the new chili. It was still way hot. But it was good chili.

[@wrightfamilyhomestead]

You have the best recipes! I must do this. Your channel has become one of my favorites.

[@DanielleBlanchardArts]

I saved this to Watch later. I am cooking my sauces and freezing in quart size freezer bags. I just can't can now. Hoping I can add the seasonings and freeze. I have spag sauces already. Next ripe batch will be chili base. Also plan to try 1 or 2 of your green tomato solutions. Blessings!

[@abbiwhite6198]

Love your videos they are so helpful. Hoping next year we are going to be on top of gardening and want to make anything and everything I can to make sure nothing goes to waste! You inspire me so much to live the life of growing and making most of everything myself!

[@ghostmonsters9585]

I've always done zucchini and carrots most of the time

[@mmoller512]

I love watching your canning videos! You do such a great job explaining things and keeping things simple and straightforward. You're going to be my go to when I eventually start. Thank you for all the great content you guys put out!

[@marilyncapehart663]

Rachel is there anything you can’t do., Thanks For Sharing I am not a Gardner at all just like watching I mit learn something 5-10-2022👍🏽👍🏽

[@dvk7353]

Jam Jars comment was a great idea for a loose leaf binder of your recipes. To be able to add to it. Please consider 😋

[@patricialassiter2766]

I just absolutely love watching you, you make me want to learn all the things❤️❤️❤️

[@Maranatha_Homestead]

Rachel, I’m so happy you are making all the other pantry necessities, like the pizza sauce, barbecue sauce, etc. Last year I canned plenty of sauce and whole tomatoes, so this year I will be doing the other pantry necessities. .

[@kaydoodle9671]

I am canning this today! I cannot wait to have a hot bowl of chili on a brisk fall evening. Thank you for all the inspiration on various tomato concoctions. I made my own enchilada sauce over the winter due to your encouragement.

[@GrammaDebsStorytime]

I know what you mean about pressure canning, Rachel... I made a big pot of chicken stock the other day, which I was going to pressure can - but I was so tired, I just put in quart jars and stuck them in the freezer. Like you said, it's not that it's more difficult, but just more monitoring - and I didn't feel up to it! Sometimes that's just OK! 😜😍😜

[@firequeen2194]

I couldn’t find the traditional chili base video. So sad. Love the content.

[@cindynielson4231]

That looks really good. TFS

[@morningwoodfarms713]

Another stellar recipe and video!😀 Mmm...I could smell that beautiful sauce through the screen! Great job Rachel! The way you budget your time is SO admirable! 👑💞

[@laurielyon1892]

I never thought about making up a chili sauce to can. Oh I hope I get lots of tomatoes because I know we would use this!!

[@robertschroeder1978]

Rachel, you are an amazing woman. Great video and informational for what looks to be a wonderful chili sauce recipe. Great to see Todd as well today. Note: I should "Not" have watched this while working and before lunch as now I am hungry.... Blessings to you both... (Rockford MI)

[@icewriter]

Would love to see you make Candied jalapeño BBQ sauce. It's made using cowboy candy. We bought some from our local Amish store and it was delicious!! Really enjoying your videos!!

[@morningwoodfarms713]

...Oooh!😀 Oh my....Did you hear that Rachel?🤔 ...Candied Jalapeno BBQ Sauce made with cowboy candy! Wow!! 😋😎💖

[@carolynmoody9460]

perfect timing a was just thinking what I'm going to with this round of tomatoes... I myself have always felt skins on as well..thanks

[@lindakuhn9166]

Yeah! BBQ sauce, looking forward to more!

[@lanabisson2675]

Im just starting to get a bit of a tomato haul. not as prolific as last year. I plan to make sloppy joe sauce it was a win last year. and some rotel style tomatoes.

[@zlifehomestead9772]

Thanks to you I have ventured out in my canning and I am putting up more dump and go recipes that already have the seasonings in them. Also, thanks to you, I got me a 22 qt. roaster last week and put up a beautiful garden harvest delicious spaghetti sauce this weekend. Looks like I'll be doing a chili sauce in the near future too. :) And yes, I am looking forward to fall and cooler temps too.

[@kimyates3583]

Looks delicious! Thank you for sharing.

[@candymckinnon8554]

I always water bath my tomato based foods and have never had a problem

[@FaithHopeLoveMom]

Just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration. I made chili base and it works so much better for the way our family eats. Thank you. Be so blessed.

[@1870s]

That is awesome! Glad you liked it ♥

[@kimberleemonroe2255]

I never thought of using the roaster. Genius! Making this as I am watching. Ready to add my spices. Thank you😊

[@Slnaocwe]

Yes!!! Start with a clean kitchen! So glad you posted this recipe, I have yet to purchase a pressure canner so the more water bath recipes.. the better!

[@suzannegreene5033]

Rachel I canned my very first pasta sauce. I used your recipe. It was delicious!! Also canned some salsa to.Thank you for sharing your recipes.

[@m.walker7907]

I have use skins,seeds, Immersion blender gets it all

[@aaronaakre9470]

Put a bit of vinegar in with the chili when you add the beans to take the “gas” out.

[@judydrouhard2651]

Looks so wonderful. I’m ready for Fall and a big pot of chili 🌶 🥰

[@whisperjoy1128]

I absolutely LOVE your kitchen! I'm so excited to learn ALL THE THINGS from you and your canning. You're so calm, explain and teach so well- it's just so helpful for me! Thank you for all the time and effort you put to create content for us.

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

Great job as always Rachel. Looks yummy. I agree with what you said about being comfy doing what you've always done. I water bath mine too but sometimes I do pressure can them.

[@itsmenet614]

I love your sweater!!!!

[@elizabethhoulton2502]

If folks are worried about water-bath canning tomato products, they could get some pH testing strips to be sure the mixture is acid enough.

[@morningwoodfarms713]

Amazing idea!!💡 Thanks! 👏❤

[@kelimoreno4218]

Dark Chocolate works really well for the sweet

[@26skogen]

I love your videos. You gave me a plan for my next tomato harvest (I have a bumper crop too). I am making your chili sauce base. Thanks. I have made tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, crushed tomatoes, and this is next.

[@1870s]

That is awesome! ♥

[@phyllisbakercoffman8988]

Your recipe sounds delicious, Rachel 💕🌻

[@DixieGirl9876]

I grew up eating water-bath canned foods and don't have a problem with it but, I prefer to pressure can, it's quicker for me. Tomatoes are the best aren't they, so versatile! We can spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, juice, ketchup, chili, salsa, soup.... My kitchen is full of the next batch of tomatoes from the garden to process, probably in veggie soup this round.

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Im with you. No peeling and no seeding for me!!! With all of our tomatoes and Im the only one who works on the process time just doesn’t allow for it. Thanks so much for sharing. I am just wondering what the heck am I going to do with all these lovely tomatoes and here you are to the rescue. The tomato paste trick is a winner!!!! Thank you and bless you!!

[@christinemccoy5237]

Wow this looks so very good. I always put a bit of coca and cinnamon and it is really nice. My tomatoes are not ready yet but I am learning so much from you so am excited. Have you done a video on a zucchini relish? I would love to watch a how to from you. Thank you for the wonderful teachings.

[@morningwoodfarms713]

Rachel did do a video on her zucchini relish. She has a "Zucchini Playlist" on their channel with some of the most incredible recipes ever! She is Queen Zucchini!! 😄❤

[@hickoryhillinthebigwoods-r759]

Okay. I have never heard anyone complain about water bath canning tomato products. That is the way I have always done it. It is in the canning books. Is it that you are adding additional vegetables? Crazy!

[@pamelapitrone7639]

I think I’ll contribute to this conversation. It was not about canning tomatoes with the water bath process. It was about all the other vegetables that were added and it being bath canned. . I have learned a lot from sweet Rachel‘s answer today. Also some others suggested using a pH meter or just simply pressure canning it. ❤️

[@pamelapitrone7639]

Thank you so much Rachel for helping me understand the water bath versus pressure canning question. I have learned so much from you. I love your sweet spirit. Because I am still learning, I’m not comfortable as you described. I am going to get a pH meter as suggested by one of your viewers and will pressure can when I add other vegetables. You really are an excellent teacher.

[@dededammann9108]

Rachel you look so tired but I know I get it summer harvest and preserving time is alot of work. First round of pasta sauce for me soon

[@katelinrhan324]

That is such a wonderful kitchen tip.

[@ebonilove1922]

Hey Rachel!!!!! Love getting your notifications 😍😍😍

[@emerytakacs7040]

Awesome Rachel... some added thoughts.... I've always cleaned, quartered tomatoes, put them in my Vitamix or any super blender. The seeds and skin are pulverized and you don't even know they're there in my tomato juice. But any blender will add air, so it definitely has to cook down to eliminate the air. Just some thoughts 😉

[@vickimartin6083]

My tomatoes are almost all green yet. I have about 1 dozen that I got to pick that are yellow tomatoes. That's it my peppers are just starting to get going, zucchinis and pickles are going strong but everything else is slower than last year

[@creationsbychristieb]

I've never thought of adding water to my tomato powder. I just dehydrate and grind up. Cool idea for next year. Mind you, I only have a raised bed garden because I have a teeny tiny back yard but still and idea! I only water bath can right now because I don't have a pressure canner so I many try that also with my tomatoes. I thought you could do that anyway because tomatoes are acidic.

[@lorrainestone]

That's what we like for you to show us.

[@centraltexashomestead-mike4956]

Great video!!!!!! Remember to rest. God Bless

[@lavernebufmack5091]

I pull off the juice for tomato juice and have never needed to use paste! Thickens fast after I take off the juice! I love tomato beer on a hot day and also use some of my juice in soups!

[@Jeff_PNW]

Mmm, I never thought about canning chili before. I'll definitely be trying this as I've also got a bumper crop of tomatoes this year. As for water bath canning, that's how I've always done it and I've never had any issues.

[@cathybrennan3141]

Thanks for this recipe! I've got a bumper crop of tomatoes too, and I'm starting a batch of chili starter now! Thanks for all your wonderful canning ideas, I have done so many! Pineapple zucchini is probably our favorite!

[@denisebrady6858]

OH YEAH !!! always a clean kitchen & clean as you go as well- Slightly OCD hahaha- I am waiting for my chilies to turn red & they are really taking their time this year but WHAM they will turn all at once for sure. Great video Rachel & Todd. Cheers Denise - Australia

[@catheyclarke2132]

Hi l always leave the kitchen clean at night ready for me to get in a mess when l cook lol x😅

[@jenboyles5381]

I really enjoy all your videos and recipes. Maybe you can show us canning in the giant canner you got too.

[@Slnaocwe]

Just made this... it turned out awesome!

[@valariebrownson4613]

I was wondering if you will be making your onion jam this year. I got your recipe last year and made some this year like yesterday and man it was very tasty. Thank you Rachel for sharing.

[@susanrobinson408]

This looks so very good! I'm trying this later this week and will look forward to chili this winter! Rachel, did you ever share what your job is? I take it you work from home. I have no idea how you find time to have a job!! Hahahaha!!

[@26skogen]

Hey Rachael,your green tomato ketchup was really good. I made that two days ago and today I am making your chili base.

[@SimplyMinimalKy]

My rule is definitely a clean kitchen before bed to always wake up to a clean slate in the morning.

[@sonyabentzinger9648]

I hoping to make this

[@lizhill2561]

Rachel I absolutely love your videos. Thank you ! This is my first year canning and my kitchen has looked upside down 😏 About the time i feel a second wind its more tomatoes 😂 #blessed

[@lizhill2561]

I just finished your pizza sauce 👏👏👏

[@tiffanyx8577]

Dehydrated cherry tomatoes make great snacks

[@cookingonthefarm]

This is a great idea. God bless

[@ACryin_Shame]

I try not to deskin if I dont have too! I'm with you Rachel! 😆