Week 5 of the Pantry Challenge | BIG Canning Project!

Hey friend, join me for week five of the #threeriverschallenge #pantrychallenge Today we are doing some winter preservation and canning up some pork broth, potatoes, bbq sauce and tomato sauce as well as rendering some lard!
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Kelsey
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[@kdavis7525]

I hope you know that you’re an inspiration to a lot of people. Keep doing what you do Kelsey. It’s beautiful! Our grannies would be so proud.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

😭 thank you friend. I so appreciate the encouragement ❤️

[@thatcasa-lotzlife5558]

Even when I am not completely sick of preserving tomatoes in the throws of the season, I bring my tomatoes in, wash them, core them with a strawberry/tomato coring tool and toss them into bags to put in my freezer. Even if I am planning on processing them the next day. I do it this way as a time saver. I take the bags of completely frozen tomatoes out, put them in my sink and run pretty hot water over them and they slip the skins so so easily. Then just toss them into my huge roaster to start the processing. The other thing that I do while they soften and start to cook is to use a ladle or measuring cup and with as minimal disruption to the fruit as possible, pull out as much water as I can. This cuts down on the cooking time SIGNIFICANTLY if you are trying to get to a nice, thick sauce. I also take those skins that I slipped off in the hot water, safe them and freeze dry them to make tomato powder to use as a thickener/paste. I really enjoy your videos. You are doing a GREAT job. ☺🍅🐷

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you so much for the tips and encouragement ❤️

[@kellygreen8255]

Thank you so much for showing us the chickens enjoying that pork. Those were some happy chickens! ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I could honestly watch chickens all day, great source of entertainment 😂❤️

[@VickiL-t3r]

I rarely comment, but want to say I appreciate that you can by the book. I do too. Keep up the great videos. You have a way of presenting that makes it seem like you are talking just to me! lol! Take care.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much ☺️ ❤️

[@susanedwards9473]

You made an assortment of awesome groceries to cook with! Preserving FREE FOOD is

[@carlafawcett6494]

I have all this in my freezer too. Time to get busy! ☺

[@danniemcdonald7675]

You managed to get some wonderful additions for your pantry from your freezer. Give yourself brownie points for getting the majority of it done in one day!

[@patriciakoester1580]

You are amazing so soothing to watch - Thank you for all you do ♥️ Patricia

[@homesteadinthevalleyannabo6783]

As a long time soap maker, I would suggest using your lard for balms using herbs and beeswax of your choice. Super amazing for your skin. The best fat for making a beautiful hard white base and super nourishing skin loving soap is from the kidney fat from beef. So lard from a pig yields soft end product And tallow yields hard finished product Hope this helps. It’s not as hard or scary as you think. No more complicated then pressure canning!

[@StonerSmurfin]

I do like to see people trying something new for the first time (soap making for example) so that I know what issues I may run into. Most who know exactly what they are doing tend to skip over some things that may make a difference to us because they have already made mistakes and know what not to do or expect.

[@gardeneroncarriagehill]

Must be that time of year. Canned 90 pounds of frozen tomatoes into sauce yesterday. 🍅😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Lol! great job getting it done :)

[@SauerPatchGardening]

⭐ I gave myself a star.😂.I totally kept track and you have that planned out perfectly. Less dishes, keeping everything hot. And moving right along. Plus I'm sure you had to stop to take care of the kids needs in between. Snacks, lunches, fights, potty trips..lol. great job!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

😂😂😂 I’m so glad it made sense, I watched it back and thought “what did I even say?” Lol. Thanks for hanging out! ❤️

[@CathyLarkins]

I just found your videos and I am very impressed and excited to get more canning done.

[@terinaleblanc9196]

I really am not sure how I found your channel, but I am so thrilled that I found it. Your videos are calming informational and inspiring. I have been trying to keep you on a run on my TV. God bless you and your family.

[@Akforgetmenot]

Thank you for sharing your canning process! I could watch them all day!😂

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Glad you like them! Thank you ☺️ ❤️

[@kittyrichards9915]

I have been gluten free on doctor's orders for 16 years. Not always easy, but very doable for me. But carnivore, I sure hope I never need to go that route. Glad you are getting positive results.

[@hersheyqueenlisa]

My favorite soap recipe uses lard! I love that you use every bit of what you have.😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you! I’m so excited for homemade soap!

[@DH-qz2so]

..this is so very satisfying to watch... I don't homestead, but do appreciate the hard work, the effort, time and the love that goes into it all...

[@GardEmma]

Im starting in March, would love to have a recap, changes you’ve seen in inflammation, and how you managed supplements? Also how you deal with veggie cravings? I’m already anticipating missing salad!

[@iartistdotme]

You always inspire me to get up and on with it. Thank you so much!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

☺️ thank you so much! I’m so glad ❤️

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Whew! You were productive! Great job!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you!! 😊

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

Great accomplishment Kelsey! The jars are beautiful and will be a great addition to the pantry. Blessings friend. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you Cheryl! I'm glad that project is done! Have a lovely weekend

[@cheriebrinker3301]

Beautiful canning! Thank you for sharing and the encouragement. Many blessings to you and yours.

[@moderndayhomesteader1709]

Potato’s are on my list of must try. I have never done them but feel better about doing them. Thank you 💕

[@SMichelle626]

My husband absolutely loves the carnivore lifestyle he thrives (he didn’t do it for health reasons but it still had great results). Plus it’s yummy. Great video! I wish I knew someone who knew how to can i would throw a canning party so they could show me the ropes! (Yes I know I can learn via KZbin but it would be fun in person).

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Oh that would be fun! Nothing like learning in person or with friends ❤️

[@elsybesma2001]

Great video! I never get tired of watching canning. Thanks.

[@christineeckhold6341]

Good morning...you may already know this... vinegar added to the broth helps draw the goodness out of the bones. Enjoy your videos... very well done 😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I do know this yet somehow always forget! 😂 thank you for the reminder ❤️

[@59kuphoff]

Thanks for the pork broth info. I always wondered why people only seem to talk about chicken, turkey and beef broth.

[@bearzhere]

Love seeing what you accomplish. I used to can like this but have had to slow down a bit as I get older. It is so nice having all these foods ready to use! Blessings

[@thedebbieadams]

Great job

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you ☺️ ❤️

[@tammys5687]

I'm so glad you can "by the book". Potatoes are not something to mess around with when canning. You got so much canning done! I have been taking a break from canning - nice to have my canning pot away and not think about canning for a while here. But I will say I recently froze about 5 quarts of chicken broth and now I am trying to use it up now because I don't have room in my freezer for anything else.

[@helenswanson1403]

I also did preserving yesterday. Freezer peppers . Made onion pepper relish. Got 7 half pints.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Woohoo! ❤️

[@barbforbis1260]

Great motivational video Kelsey. Going to try to get prepped Monday for a full day of preserving also. Thanks for sharing with us.🌷

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Woohoo! Have fun preserving! Thanks so much ❤️

[@tildars]

Wow great job Kelsey. 👍

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you! ☺️ ❤️

[@sharonjennings1282]

Great video! I never seem to have time to take out the Cores, because the whole reason I’m freezing them is because I’m too busy doing all of the other things! I like you said it is what it is and once there are thought the coring is not at all

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you! Lol, so true! I just jam em in there and try and forget about them until later!

[@Harphoney]

I have the same pressure canner as you. I noticed you water bathed in it. Can you tell me how you do that please , like the amount of water and especially how to treat the use the lid for water bathing. Your canning is very impressive! I also grow a grow a garden and do a lot of canning. I really enjoyed your video!❤❤

[@jasminenash9142]

Great job! I love seeing what other people can!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Me too! Thank you so much! ☺️ ❤️

[@SugarBeeFarm]

I appreciate that you are a safe canner. Just subscribed 💕✌️

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I appreciate you being here! Welcome and thank you ❤️

[@barbarasingleton6756]

You are giving me motivation to get my potatoes canned up. I need all the motivation I can get. I've never pressure canned. I have one for the stove and an electric one so no excuse other than the unknown and first time jitters. I so appreciate your videos!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

You can do it! After that first hurdle of getting started it’s really so simple! Thanks for hanging out! ❤️

[@kdonor]

Potatoes are the home canned food we use the most. Usually for mashed potatoes.

[@barbarasingleton6756]

@kdonor it would be fabulous to have it on the shelf ready to go for those get home late quick pull together meals. Thank you!

[@kittyrichards9915]

Read your instruction manual several times, keep it handy for reference and then jump in and get it done.

[@leahsiemens1424]

Awesome job! I'm getting so many empty jars that I need to do SOMEthing with... I'm thinking potatoes as mine are starting to sprout too.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you ☺️❤️ it’s so satisfying filling up those empty jars!

[@leahsiemens1424]

So true! I was tempted to buy more jars this fall when I ran low on empties but then I started eating my preserved food and now I have no more room in my "empties" closet! Time to get to work!@@seedandsparrowhomestead

[@pamm7494]

This was perfect timing for me! I placed my first order for 1/4 cow & 1/4 pig and I now have to clear out a freezer by mid March. I'm kinda stressing over it now.. LOL I also have 50 pounds of potatoes to preserve that I bought from Azure last month and I have never canned anything before! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@karenchaney9160]

Wow girl you were busy. Looking at all your hard work several meals and very nourishing for your family. And that is why we do it. Love your videos

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yes! Thank you! My family is my biggest driving force. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ruthirwin5182]

Looks good. Great job.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you ☺️

[@carriecreates1207]

Good Job!! Good information! I agree with you, about the dry vs wet potato canning. I always have water in my jars.

[@27HannahBeth]

Great job!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you ☺️ ❤️

[@letssummondinner]

When you make broth, do you ever get the jar orchestra when you take them out of the canner (when the lids go up down up down up down lol)? I'm really glad you made this video because I have BAGS of chicken scraps for broth I need to get to, and 44 lbs of tomatoes in the freezer too lol.

[@silviamagda]

Love all your videos! ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I appreciate that so much! Thank you ❤️☺️

[@cindyparker9920]

I sure wish I had your energy. Your videos are so helpful.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad they are helpful!

[@kskorner74]

I don’t remove the fat and have never had an issue 😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

That’s good!!

[@renecasteel]

I love canned potatoes and I can by the book as well. Great video, as always.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Awesome! Thank you! ☺️

[@patriciawoodward2566]

I did my tomatoes from the freezer this week, too--juice and pizza sauce. I have some potatoes to get done, so I don't lose them--a pork butt to get canned that I found on sale and tomato powder to get finished. It's a lot of work, but it sure makes you feel good when it is done.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

It is a lot of work! Yet, so satisfying! ❤️

[@rachaelwerner4247]

I did freezer free up the other day. Took over 16hrs. I definitely bit off more than I could chew

[@kittyrichards9915]

Please show us how you use the canned potatoes. I think I have only used them in soup and potato salad.

[@lindakrieger6667]

You amaze me! Great vlog! 🥰

[@andreabaker7654]

The quote at the end of this video was beautiful. Thank you :}

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@kathryncurry8728]

Thank you so much for sharing your carnivore system! I’m only doing it for health reasons also, so still need to cook regular meals for family too. 😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Sure thing!

[@wildthistlekitchen]

Such a lovely video❤️❤️ I’m planning some similar projects as I have lots of beef fat and beef bones taking up a ton of freezer space. Also some tomatoes I tossed in the freezer when I was just DONE with summertime canning 😅

[@roxanneheusdens8051]

This was my first time watching you and I really enjoyed your style. I appreciate that you can ‘by the book’ and you certainly are a multi-tasker! I’ll see you again. 🙂

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Welcome and thanks for hanging out! ❤️❤️❤️

[@dorothymeyer693]

Great video

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you ☺️

[@1marya.]

When you can potatoes, do you bring them up to a boil in the pot and then boil 2 minutes, or bring the water up to a boil, add the potatoes to the pot of already boiling water, and boil for 2 minutes? I canned some potatoes over the summer (first time doing it), and put them in the pot of cold water and brought up to a boil, and they were very soft when I was putting them into jars. After processing they were too soft to even hold their shape. I'm wondering if I should have added them to already boiling water instead of bringing them up to a boil in the water.

[@pattaylor8955]

What an amazing accomplishment. Totally in awe of you. Great way to make room in your freezer and not waste food. I don’t grow potatoes due to space constraints, but I could purchase them at a reasonable price from some farms around me. Could you tell me approximately how many pounds of potatoes did it take to fill 6 quarts??

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you so much! Absolutely, it took about 2.5 lbs per quart!

[@maryalbert6138]

Outstanding work! How did you learn all about canning and your cooking skills?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you! Just some research and determination!

[@MaryBornforHealth]

Good for you, Kelsey! What a lot you got done. I pulled a ham out of the freezer that needed to be used since my son is here visiting from Boston and he likes ham sandwiches. Yesterday I had taken all the meat off of the bone and it cooked all night to make ham broth. This ham came from Butcher Box so I felt good about making bone broth from it. I just strained it and then I sat down and noticed you had posted a video. Thought it was funny we were both dealing with pig. Enjoy all your goodies. Does broth fit into your carnivore diet? Mary Born, ND

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Lol! That’s funny! I love pork broth, broth does fit into my diet as long as I keep offending food out of it! Thank you for hanging out, have a lovely visit with your son!

[@MonarchStatePrepper]

I tried the carnivore diet. It did not work for me. The diet actually increased my inflammation. I felt great for a few weeks, then I got sick. Turns out I have some major gut problems that I have to address before I can return to the carnivore. I went to a functional medicine dr and had tests done. I have a leaky gut and the meat poisoned my blood stream.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Oh no! I have leaky gut too, It’s been nothing but improvements since this diet. Sounds like some specific histamine resistance! Blessings on your journey to healing!

[@VeronicaRonniDorval2638]

❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

☺️❤️

[@heatherhannan7384]

Wait you have coal heat?! Is that common where you are still?? Is that an efficient way to for your guys to heat?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

We are in coal country, it’s a huge thing where we live in PA, a lot of the men in our area work the mines. It’s very affordable, although very dirty. It’s heats HOT and DRY. Definitely a more affordable option here and does the job well ☺️

[@amandalayng7204]

As of last year, "by the book" actually includes skin on potatoes and dry canned potatoes. They have been tested and it's as safe as peeled and/or liquid!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Can you point me to the studies for this?!

[@SugarBeeFarm]

I would like your reference on that. I do not believe that dry canning is safe by any means.

[@Julie-ci9ve]

Have you ever canned diced potatoes? I would have far more uses for small diced, but I worry they will turn to mush.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

The smallest I’ve seen Recipes recommend is 1/2 inch cubes, any smaller and I believe you’re right, they’d turn to mush.

[@deborahjennings4119]

QUESTION: ARE YOU ALLOWED TO DRINK THE MEAT BROTHS ON THE CARNIVORE DIET?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yes! I just make it with only meat/bones and salt then ☺️

[@brendamaas4293]

I enjoy your videos. One question, I always thought you used beef tallow for soap making can you use pork lard also?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

You can use both I believe! Some people like working with one over the other ☺️

[@annamiller3479]

Yes, you can use pretty much any type of purified fat!

[@brendamaas4293]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead thank you.

[@CrazyCrafter-le9ge]

In a previous preserving video, you used a commercial grade hot plate for one of your canners. My question is, how did it work? I am looking for a hot plate that I can use when canning.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

It worked, but it took a LONG time to get the canner up to temp. I'll continue to use it but just plan for extra time needed to get it hot. End product was still a success.

[@CrazyCrafter-le9ge]

​@@seedandsparrowhomesteadThank you for replying.

[@lesliesmith7312]

Why not do it by weight? I think the canning books have weight measurements as well as cups

[@carenmcfarland7034]

Where do you find raw hard cheese?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Around here, the Amish but i know azure standard carries it ☺️

[@sharonjennings1282]

I am back again to ask what the consistency is of potatoes. I am really spooked about canning them because a lot of people say that they don’t like them. Is there anything specific that I should do?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

White potatoes can best, make sure not to blanch too long, rinse at least twice before filling jars. We really enjoy them, they aren’t mushy, but are soft. Anything canned won’t be identical to things cooked from fresh, so just keep that in mind.

[@sharonjennings1282]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead thanks!!

[@lorimcmichael5846]

So- what do you make with pork broth?

[@Just-Nikki]

She uses it interchangeably with chicken broth so anything that requires chicken broth.

[@kneadysetgrow3220]

Re: carnivore diet, do you worry about the environmental impact? Do you do something to combat that?

[@09echols]

My dry canned potatoes taste horrid. I definitely won't be doing that again

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Oh no! That’s a bummer!

[@dreamingfool2]

While I understand your discomfort about raw packing potatoes (dry canning is canning in the oven) using Ball recipes means you aren't going by the book. The USDA has stated they don't recommend Ball as a reliable canning resource because they haven't provided their testing methods. The USDA is the same organization that had a recipe for canning plain summer squash for years and only recently removed the recipe because of missing documentation of the test and inability to reproduce the tests. So they provided a recipe for years that apparently wasn't safe 🤷🏽‍♀️. The USDA is a good guideline but there's a reason rebel canners are out there and most of their methods do work, otherwise we'd have news covering the mass of people getting botulism from their canned goods.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I’ve done thorough research, as I tell everyone else to do for themselves. Nchfp, Ball and Bernardin are all safe sources I trust and feel comfortable with as do the safe canning groups I’m apart of. To each their own! I always say “your kitchen, your rules” . ☺️

[@denisegjere2419]

Please do not put down commercial pork producers. We take great care of our animals just like you do with your chickens. We just do it on a bigger scale.

[@wesingtogether]

i want to understand the need to say the phrase "you guys"? You said "it is february, you guys", why did you need to add "you guys"?

[@susanmurten6178]

I feel the same way about making pork, beef and chicken broth! When I see people using rotisserie chicken from Costco etc... it makes me cringe. They're pulling all the yuck (antibiotics, pesticides and chemicals from feed), from the carcasses and concentrating it down. 🤢