Weekly Homestead Kitchen Work ~ Tallow, Honey, Salsa, and Lots of Pears

[@natashaluckett]

I came into 60 pounds of beef that had to be trimmed. I ended up with 6 pounds of beef fat. My first thought was I bet Jessica has a video about what to do with this fat! Thank you as always. You are always so informative.

[@tammycarr9637]

I found you last month during the challenge and I have to say, this is quickly becoming one of my absolute favorite channels! So inspiring! Thank you!

[@ldg2655]

Ditto for me!🤗

[@FrozenViking110]

And me!

[@janetpaulsen195]

Tammy Carr. Me too. She amazes me.

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

Me too!

[@bunnygaffney2765]

@@cherylpresleigh6403 shes young but boy i had 5 kids when i was in my 30s. mine and my husband then had 3 . we did it.. but yep they had to help . Jessica can run circles around anyone i know.lol shes amazing.

[@TFDchief-fk2sc]

Your family is precious! I love seeing everyone working together. That’s how I grew up in the 60’s -70’s.

[@mrstdh2458]

You are a wonder woman! With all the work you do, you deserve a commercial kitchen, pantry and appliances! I hope you will be blessed with this one day.

[@samanthabloggins1775]

I love the way you involve the children in the cooking process! What a beautiful way to learn how to cook!

[@tonia.5861]

I find your canning shelves to be so visually satisfying!! Very inspiring ❤️

[@sharonbrown2352]

Your children are learning valuable life skills with canning. I love your videos, they inspire me to do more.

[@factsmatter4030]

Yes they are.. Priceless the info they are learning

[@staceyjones3261]

I love watching your family work and interact together. Thank you for sharing.

[@justme2059]

I understand Gracie’s struggles. I’m the only one in my family who is left handed. In school I was forced to use right handed scissors. My husband blessed me with a left handed rifle 5 years ago, boy that struggle to adapt to that took me a while 😂 Instead of yarn or rubber bands I take a band and screw on over top of coffee filter. Works very nice.

[@Camperlauren]

I my left handed hubby said he feels your pain too!

[@NoFluffJustRabbit]

*laughs! I am certainly not one of the watchers you mentioned once, that think your life is all work. But it is really cute and heartwarming to see you handle your kids! My goodness... You must be one of the most patient people on earth. I'm only just learning the works of parenting with one child, and I've got 'Character Growing-Pains'! *laughs!

[@hollihaislip9587]

Again, you amaze me! If there was an award for mothers that do all you do....You should win it! Your children are blessed to have you as a mother. Watching you makes me want to do it all over again with my two, who are 31 & 22. I wish I started watching you years ago!

[@newt702]

I've learned so much from you Jessica!! Thank you so much for sharing bits of your life with us. You are making the world less wasteful and have shown me so many ways I can reduce garbage brought in at the store. Making my own sauerkraut tomorrow because of you!

[@lizsalloom]

I just thought to mention that I admire your daughter's carefulness when measuring table spoons and with the honey. I can see that she does not do things carelessly or waste. That is amazing self-discipline to see.

[@justastrawberrymonst]

Pear compote was one of my favorite treats in the winter as a kid! Just an idea! 😋

[@lyndamadrid-miller695]

Your such a great Mom and always busy canning

[@elkedebuck4547]

❤ love your video's You are a great mom

[@loriajhar6855]

John John is so handsome and loving! 😍

[@dellcooper2796]

Love your posts! I thought I would mention what my daughter in law does with bat sized zucchini. She spiralizes it like you do. The she makes nests with it and puts them in the dehydrator. When done they are her gluten free ramen noodles. Thank you for all the inspiration you give to others!

[@CarriesCulinaryCrafts]

Jessica I LOVE this video! Love seeing all the different things you do to give me ideas over my normal canning and preserving. I am currently doing my 6th roaster full of pasta sauce. I do a rotating canning schedule each year so I don’t have to do same things every year. Last year I canned salsa with the tomatoes enough for 2 years about 120 quarts/pints. So this year I doing sauce which includes spaghetti sauce and pizza sauce for 2 years. I always try adding something new and this year I added the peach preserves, jam and syrup. I didn’t have it in me to do the vinegar yet but I promise I will soon! Thank you again! I live in PA so we have the same climate so we are doing things the same time. I did do the august preserving challenge as well, except for the week hubby and I went away for our anniversary 💜. Keep up the amazing videos and don’t be afraid to make them longer 😂

[@AreYouKittenMeRtNow]

Great idea with the rotating schedule! I’m trying to get more in control of what o have stocked VS whatever I randomly decide to can so I’m going to use that idea!

[@CarriesCulinaryCrafts]

@@AreYouKittenMeRtNow it works very well for me. May take a while til you get it right to last you but it worth it. Just think how much you use a week x 104 weeks. I do the same with green beans and carrots. Alternate every year. There are certain things you have to grow every year.so the more I can alternate the more variety I can grow each year

[@luannhouchin9528]

My goodness! The amount of things you get done in a day is amazing! I truly hope your husband appreciates all you do for your family. God bless.

[@kathleenworkman2575]

Precious children and great food.

[@camerine2998]

Your channel is just the best. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share.

[@kygal2873]

Busy busy as usual!

[@bettylongshore9594]

I love how you take things as they come...I'm sure you get upset at time, but you do not show it!!!!! Your videos are so much fun to watch and they are exactly what I need right now. I just survived 3+ weeks of covid and its a tough struggle to get my life back in order. Watching you and you family work together is so comforting!!!!

[@glendaharding4884]

A belated Happy Birthday to Adam!

[@loreanschaffer2604]

You've had a crazy busy day. Your Gracie is a huge help to you. And God Bless you all.

[@melodycapehartmedina2264]

All your children are such wonderful helpers and today Gracie shined!! She is so much like her mom with a gentle spirit. The cake was beautiful and the party effect was perfect! I just know God looks down on you beaming with pride at how productive you are!! Blessings to all in your family and thank you for sharing!!

[@glendaharding4884]

What a beautiful collection of all your hard work behind you!!!

[@PursuitOfHomesteading]

You've got the best little helpers.

[@iartistdotme]

LOVE to watch these videos of everyday homemaking. So much to learn and honor the past hard work of my grandmothers.

[@gobigandgohomeschool4882]

Passing on knowledge that most have lost! This warms my heart.

[@kimnash3261]

Wonder woman!

[@moniquefuselier7711]

I think I shall take a page from Adam's book and request BLTs for my birthday meal!

[@JustBethTrying]

That is what I requested for my BD this summer.

[@kathyjones7853]

To the little girl's you did a amazing job helping your mother. Love watching a family doing work together. God bless you all.

[@lyndamadrid-miller695]

It’s so refreshing to see Gracie helping you can! Love it! 🥭👏🤗💕

[@MsKaty0311]

Awwwwww nothing sweeter than your toddler saying I love you out of the blue 🥰🥰

[@mountymama416]

Silicone muffin molds are awesome for freezing , they pop right out !!!

[@vickieholton8947]

I really don't know how you have the energy to do all that you do. God bless.

[@TheEGA4421]

Pear butter 😋. Another use for pears! 🍐+🧈=pear butter 🤗

[@nancyalberghini7581]

Oh no you are cutting off those beautiful curls!! LOL the children are just adorable…

[@threerivershomestead]

I have major regrets 🙈 Growing it back out

[@liseemerson5081]

Hi, my name is Lise and I just discovered you yesterday! I have been practicing a similar lifestyle with my family for decades but never got to the level of self reliance that you have. I’ll be watching your videos from now on. I still have much to learn. I noticed that you live in Ohio, I live in Ohio too, we live in an area where most of our neighbors are Amish. I’m as happy as a bee in a flower garden! May God richly bless you!

[@tracyzabelle]

So many hands to help

[@ericaber9083]

I also found y’all through the challenge. I’ve learned so much and especially enjoy the involvement of your precious children with everything.

[@elizaC3024]

Another fabulously informative video.

[@ladyjoann1957]

Thanks for sharing your precious family with us! I bow down to your preserving expertise !

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

I spent many years canning for my family but when I went back to work full time that was no longer something I could fit into my days. I’ve been feeling that call again the last few years and I feel so fortunate to have had a few fabulous channels land in my feed and yours is definitely one of them! My husband and I watched today’s together and we were discussing how although it’s a lot of work, you’ve shown it in such a way that one can see that it’s also doable. Gracie is a lovely help to you indeed. Bless you and your family.

[@DixieGirl9876]

Lots of wonderful stores for the pantry. I picked up some second hand kitchenware for rendering my beeswax.

[@janied8831]

Thank you 🙏 so much for just a lovely an enjoyable morning spent with you an children ALL! So PRECIOUS!! God Bless an have a wonderful week! You are BEAUTIFUL! an AMAZING!! 🙏🤗🤗🦌Janie D

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

I enjoyed this so much. Love how you're teaching the children to help and learn things that will help them one day also. It was so sweet how John John came in for help. Happy birthday Adam. Be blessed. Thank you for these videos.

[@MsAdrinalina]

Thats why there are not jars/lids on the internet to buy. This lady bought them all! But in all seriousness-you momma are amazing! So much knowledge. I aspire to be like you one day

[@kathleengallagher2659]

I am tired just WATCHING this video! I love your videos and you have a beautiful family!

[@susantaylor8507]

Teaching her is wonderful she will do canning when she grows up

[@heatherjolly8389]

so satisfying and motivating and educational and wholesome and awesome

[@ginnyquintal4201]

Bee Keeper that I know told me one time to take any wax that still has honey on it and set it by the hive so the bees could heat up the leftover honey and you would have dry wax

[@callicoat1]

You are an amazing homemaker. Your knowledge and energy and attitude is stellar and I’m in awe of all you accomplish. Go Bucks!

[@kathyknowles1445]

Left handed people are special!❤️ Gracie is in good company!

[@threerivershomestead]

Both of my girls are lefties

[@bearzhere]

WOW you make me tired LOL What wonderful helpers you have! Not only do they help tremendously but they are learning such valuable skills! I think that birthday celebration was the best I have seen in a long long time! You my dear have raised a perfect family!

[@davidcramb5793]

Gracie is an absolute darling and such a hard worker. It's good to see her learning from her mother, the old fashioned way. You've got such a lovely family. Love your videos so I've subbed. P.S. Danny and Wanda sent me over via the August Challenge.

[@miamor282]

I am a new subscriber. My favorite part of your video is to see how much love you give and express to your kids. Love it!

[@bowenfamilyfarm9776]

Jessica You are my favorite family to watch.

[@k47marie71]

I just made a bunch of tallow the other day. I love to use it whenever I cook eggs or any protein

[@threewillowsfarm7779]

So happy living traditions steered me over to you. You are a living encyclopedia.

[@dr.rev.lindabingham]

Blessings to all!

[@HomesteadTessie]

I love your amazing videos :) In days like this we need all the wisdom we can get on how to prepare Old World skills

[@gardeningperth]

Wow! You are well stocked!

[@lisakaye2110]

Gracie, I feel for you, myself, my daughter,and my grandson are left handed. It is surprising what is hard for us to do. Great video as usual!!!

[@COWELLGIRL]

Beautiful!!great job momma

[@michaelnocera7147]

This is my first time on this channel. You are a very hard worker. Gracy is a fantastic helper. God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@02271953me]

Great video, busy Mama! I strained my honey into a 5 gallon food grade bucket - my strainer fit right inside the top. Little mess and much less real estate involved 3.5 gallons! The honey is amazing!!

[@gailelizabeth14]

I am so enjoying your weekly videos and gaining ideas on preserving food in ways I never thought of! Young Gracie is such a wonderful helper! As a fellow Ohioan, I loved your Ohio shirt!

[@wergardengals3242]

Hello from Florida just found your channel 🤟🏼

[@tammysarrazin7078]

yeahhhhhhhhh im done i have watched every one of your vlogs thanks to flip flop barnyard i found you so glad to be a subscriber god bless hugssssss

[@carinthiamontana7069]

Thank you for keeping us updated on the vinegar!

[@aprilh5186]

Thank you for all the tips and tricks you include in these videos. I love your idea for freezing zucchini and carrots!

[@emilyrandall4737]

I just love your channel! You are such an encouragement to me, and I learn something new about homemaking with every video!

[@BeckySue89]

A vitamix would be so great for you. Especially for your pear sauce and also the best thing for tomato products.

[@kmiller6002]

Happy belated Birthday Mr Adam 🎂🎂... Everyone stay safe and God Bless you and your family from middle GA 🙏 Kendra

[@JD-hi8qx]

My lazy way of rendering is to put it in whole and then when it's softened use an immersion blender to blitz it. I will also add salt to my water and stir it all around because I think the salt helps pull impurities from the fat. For super pure tallow/lard I will put the whole thing outside (if cold enough) or in the fridge to harden. Then take the fat puck off the water and scrape the meat mash off the bottom and re-render with fresh salty water. I'll do that up to 3 times depending on if I need my crockpot or not. I do that for cosmetic lard for sure to get all those solids out.

[@SewingatHomeMom]

Very inspiring! ❤️ You're very hard working Lady! Great Mother!😘

[@Drea_316]

I just adore your channel. I love how hard you love your family! God bless you

[@janedoe3095]

My mother would our the rendered fat into a large deep “army” pan which she would set outside to cool overnight (wouldn’t fit in fridge). This was normally done in autumn/winter. In the morning she would cut it into blocks about probably 1-2 pounds ea then she would wrap with butcher paper and store in the freezer. Was wondering if the spiralized noodles could be dehydrated in “nests” and then used in winter instead of pasta. It seems that it would be great for portion control if it didn’t disintegrated on the rehydrating/cooking. Just a thought.

[@staceyjones3261]

I tried rehydrating zoodles. They turned to mush. This year I powdered big zucchini to make gluten free flour.

[@janedoe3095]

@@staceyjones3261 too bad that would have been a great Way to have the doodles in winter. Great cheap option for another non wheat flour.

[@loritanner4478]

I canned shredded zucchini this year for the first time. Saw it on that old hippie homestead. Also did some jars of shredded carrots that she showed too. Got a bunch more zucchini to do today. And more ripening tomatoes. Think I will do the salsa she did on this video. I have my tomatoes, onions, peppers. Will leave out the garlic. As I'm allergic to it. And will use my fresh parsley instead of cilantro. As it tastes like soap to me. And have a bunch of pears left to deal with. Going to do more sauce. And I think I will do some pear butter. Going to try watermelon jelly. As we have a bunch of watermelons out in the garden. And they are big! Yesterday we cut up one that weighed 28 pounds. Our biggest was 32 pounds. And we live on the southern oregon coast and never thought we could grow watermelons or cantaloupe. But this year they did excellent! Secret is grow them on black plastic!

[@janedoe3095]

@@loritanner4478 I’m getting packed up to move to my almost 6 acres and so look forward to having to deal with all of this type of thing by next year. Right now I just get to remember what happened yesteryear and live vicariously through all of you. Thanks for sharing.

[@loritanner4478]

@@janedoe3095 that's exciting! So happy for you. We bought our homestead 28 years ago. We have 3.2 acres way out in the country. We are surrounded by forest land and that backs up to the Elliot state forest. There is only 5 homes in our valley. And they are all spread out in a 3 mile valley. We have the only old house left in the valley. Our home is a 1916 2 story old farmhouse with a wraparound porch. Love it still. Enjoy all the process of starting your homestead journey. It will go fast!

[@momof2momof2]

A lot of work well done! I'm sure the pear butter is amazing ! tfs 🍃🥰🍂🌵🍁🏜️💗✝️

[@aramintaverwys1934]

Love my Sundays with my Three Rivers Homestead!!! Hi Jessica and family! Sending lots of love and light!! God Bless!

[@rrichards1210]

What a busy week you have had! It must be so satisfying to see everything on your shelves ready for the coming year. I always prefer arrowroot over cornflour as it thickens clear rather than the milky white so the sauce is rich and glossy.

[@amandaforeman2626]

Happy birthday David ! That’s a whole lotta work! Wonderful stuff !

[@cindynielson4231]

Gracie is absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@tamararoberts9307]

I admire your self-sufficient awesomeness 👌

[@tamararoberts9307]

Your children are so blessed to have an awesome mother/teacher

[@tamararoberts9307]

It's ok not to be always serious with children 😉 but I do understand not wanting any waste or mess

[@tamararoberts9307]

I raised 5 children + ❤

[@leslierm.6732]

What an awesome family!! God's blessings 🙏.

[@o.o1163]

Thank you for sharing☺. Im learning so much from you and appreciate you..

[@BucketListHomestead]

I enjoy your videos very much! My husband's bday was Friday and he really did turn 49 lol

[@goldierox516]

You are my run to Help ! Thank you keep up the good work

[@tamararoberts9307]

Ty so much for this video !❤

[@tamararoberts9307]

And your shelves are an artwork I want too 😍

[@tamararoberts9307]

Rubber bands store better in fridge. This video is awesome 👌

[@tamararoberts9307]

I LOVE pears❤ more than apples

[@maryannsimms7189]

When I do my honey I use a stainless fine mess strainer over a large stoneware bowl and put it in the oven overnight with the light on. Warms the oven well and the honey just flows. You can get a honey bucket strainer on eBay for about 20 bucks. Very easy mess free

[@sewistnotsewer]

Your talent and knowledge amaze and inspire me!

[@elsa8577]

Awesome video Blessings

[@nevingood3938]

I made a huge batch of beef bone broth with a quarter beef we got last week. I canned 28 quarts of broth. I saved all the tallow that rose to the top of the bowls, before I canned the broth. Can I just melt it down again in a crockpot with a little water, then strain it into a jar?

[@AreYouKittenMeRtNow]

I’ve done that, works fine. I do the same with chicken fat but that is not shelf stable

[@hildemoonen3587]

Happy birthday David

[@TeacherBeesABCs-123s]

So excited you made this video!! Our beef is being delivered this week. The butcher told me it would be hard to render the tallow!! This is awesome!

[@aelinjade]

I use a muffin tin to freeze my hatch chilies but I never thought of using it for carrots and zucchini! Thanks.

[@laurielyon1892]

I made and canned some salsa for the first time this past week. That honey looks amazing!! I like the way you did the zucchini! That's much easier than shredding it.