You have Never seen Tomato Sauce made like this!

This is why you should stop buying tomato sauce from the store
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In 2010 we decided to sell everything and build a log cabin on 11 acres. We have lived in the log cabin for a decade now with no solar power or wind power plus zero public utilities. We live like the pioneers except in the 21st century. We post videos on social media to encourage people to return to the land and make a living with your family. We teach folks:
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[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

visit offgridwithdougandstacy.com SALT IN BULK use the shop tab. DO NOT REPLY TO THE SCAMMER IN THE COMMENTS!! see that checkmark by our name? THATS US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wildheartwoman2398]

Yeah, I had one of those turkeys try to send me a message! I'm no dummy. I knew right away it wasn't you. 😂🤣 Stay vigilant! Big love and blessings brothers and sisters! 🥰

[@dakotadarling8760]

I love hearing the roosters on the video, makes me think I’m there with you! ❤️

[@kimg9606]

I got a message today from the imposter

[@laurieserba8340]

Ohhh. I am so making this!

[@amandafishes]

Love Redmond Real Salt!

[@leslierector6810]

Thanks Stacy , I'm making dilly beans and elderberry syrup for this winter's stockpile while watching your video. Also just taught my 4 year old grandson how to dry catnip for his cats to enjoy this winter. I'm 76 and my husband is 83. we have been gardening for over 50 years and guess what! the other day a young girl came to the house and asked me if I would teach her how to homestead. she and her family moved here to Ohio from texas and wants to know how to grow a garden in this climate. I am thrilled to help her and I am helping other girls who are very interested in learning homesteading skills.I know this is exactly what Jesus wants us to do. So out of these troubling times community,friends and relying on our precious Lord are the good things happening. Always look up ! I know you and Doug do

[@forrestgump9576]

That is awesome!

[@ashjankins960]

I loved reading this! Thank you for helping others with your knowledge! God bless!

[@gigidtx]

So wonderful! We teach what we love, and with love the taught teach always passing it on. Thank you for sharing.

[@leecopeland2061]

Wow that is wonderful! It's a blessing to know you are in Gods will for your life and it honors Jesus! God bless as you teach people homestead skills! 😃💞

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

They are very lucky to have a found a teacher like you! 😁. Glad to hear the younger people are waking up! Bless you and yours!

[@BootsandBountyHomestead]

I learned about this from Carolyn at Homesteading family and after it's fermented, you can also throw it in a blender if you don't like it chunky, that's what we do. Thanks for sharing!!

[@user-ew1sk9zp5v]

That question came up watching the video (using a blender) , thanks so much for your hint! And led my right to your channel:-)

[@BootsandBountyHomestead]

@@user-ew1sk9zp5v so glad I could help. And welcome to our family!! Nice to meet you.

[@karenbarrows6127]

Was it salty?

[@BootsandBountyHomestead]

@@karenbarrows6127 yes!!! I decreased the amount the next time. It was ridiculously salty. And someone said not to use the brine too, that would help it be less salty.

[@newjersey8682]

Hey Stacey, Do you eat the sauce at room temp. Or heat up?

[@deliadeitz]

We made this tomato sauce three days ago, made some penne pasta tonight, opened a jar , added butter and parmesan cheese...so delicious!! Thank you so much Stacy for teaching us this recipe! 👍❤️

[@FORUIDIG]

OH MY GOODNESS!! Thank you SO much Stacy! My Grandmother was born in 1906 and went through the Great Depression. I still have all of her canning essentials. I just found you and Doug about six months ago. Thank you so very much for all of the information. I’m in Northern CA. I live in town but have a good size garden on my patio. I’m blessed with my Grandmothers green thumb and being in my garden is my therapy.

[@joycecook8876]

@@patnasti , Following to see answer

[@joanlong4183]

@@patnasti Good questions.

[@joanlong4183]

@@patnasti I love green bell peppers. I wonder if they could be added.

[@joanlong4183]

@@joycecook8876 How do you follow a comment?

[@joanlong4183]

Ty

[@girlwithaplan1680]

I did not realize how noisy homesteading is. I always imagined a quiet, peaceful environment. I do enjoy hearing a rooster crow instead a busy traffic and electronics. Thanks for some new preservation ideas, if my maters ever ripen, I’ll be trying your suggested method. I am trying to grow and preserve as much as possible while watching my 18 month granddaughter, Family first!

[@jdbfortney]

Roosters are nothing!!! The hens "sing" their "egg song" when laying an egg. My Rhode Island Red is LOUD! And ofcourse the roosters join in! Its LOUD! lol

[@elisaseverns2543]

My neighbor had mating pigs for awhile 🐷 ! That was crazy! The rooster I had crowed all day long too. Yep, very noisy but wonderful.

[@jdbfortney]

@@elisaseverns2543 mine crow all day... dont even hear them anymore lol. Mating pigs! Yikes! Lol

[@elisaseverns2543]

@@jdbfortney I know! It sounded like someone getting k***ed!

[@SaltyMomas]

Its A Beautiful Noise😍🙏🏼

[@lisal4023]

Last weekend, I taught myself to can! I started with tomatoes and strawberry jam.😃

[@ThatKyGirl1]

Thank you, we’re overrun with tomatoes from our garden. I’ve never canned anything before but know I can do this! 🍅 ❤

[@silvercollector434]

It’s easier than you think

[@jylking6313]

Like, share, tomatoes, basic, salt and garlic! I got this, Stacy. Questions: I'm getting ready to buy a bulk order of salt! I need to know, are you using "fine" or "coarse" or "kosher" salt for the ferments? 2) Do you need to "burp" the jars over the course of 3-4 days or use a mason top and let it burp itself until its ready for permanent storage? 3) What do you consider the minimum temp for cold storage in a cellar or cool dark place? 4) How long will the tomato sauce last in cold storage? Am I making to use in the short term in a month or will it last and remain tasty good in 6 months or a year? More? God bless you and Doug, keep speaking the truth! ❣

[@lynnejohnson4550]

I’m wondering the same thing

[@cristhomas3945]

Me too! ?

[@lorigarringer408]

Same!

[@freedomacreshomestead3723]

Wondering the same

[@nostalgia_junkie]

the italians would crucify you for the garlic

[@charissawalters3990]

I made this Sunday night, refrigerated it Tuesday night, and then we had it for supper tonight, Wednesday. I’ve tried over the years to ferment tomatoes and this was the first time we all called it a great success. Going to repeat all summer! We have seven kids so I used a gallon jar. We’ve grown 460lbs of tomatoes so far this year. I’m thrilled to have this delicious easy option. While the pasta was draining, I heated olive oil, pressed garlic until aromatic, then the fermented tomatoes. Returned the pasta into the sauce and it tasted like a great marinara sauce. Looking forward to receiving your fermentation cookbook in the mail any day now.

[@ashjankins960]

A year ago, I couldn’t identify most leaves/plants but now when I see basil leaves, I shout “BASIL”. Haha I’m so lame but proud of myself. You’re so beautiful and knowledgeable! Thank you for sharing your skills and sweetness with us! FTR my favorite music for getting things done is reggae. Or the dirty heads. ✌️❤️

[@leecopeland2061]

Haha same for me! I planted basil first of the year and I shouted BASIL when she picked it from the garden. Hilarious huh! But fun to learn new things. A year and a half ago I couldn't keep a houseplant alive. Now I'm growing and harvesting from my vegetable container garden!! Happy gardening! ❣️❣️

[@rabbitslippers]

Ash you are my people! Lol I couldn’t identify anything at all and last year was my first season and this year I’ve realized that I’m starting to recognize things just by what they look like. It’s so exciting!

[@dhissner3465]

Thanks Stacy! I've canned tomatoes/sauce for years, your fermenting method is less time consuming and less work - love that! My question is: with all the talk about power grid failures, how long will the fermented tomatoes last without refrigeration? Thanks again, love the videos you and Doug give us!!!

[@fiizzy3884]

I was going to ask the same question, so thanks, hopefully it will get answered.

[@kittysmith1694]

I'm curious too.

[@libbylauderdale1382]

I need to know, also.

[@pamelacalhoun9051]

Yes, how long will it last out of fridge and in the fridge

[@deborahstewart6435]

Stacy, you are so precious! It means more to me than I can say that you not only share all this wonderful information with us, but that you do it with the generosity, joy and innocence of a child. You are so beautiful, inside and out! I would rather learn fermenting/gardening from you than anyone else on the internet. It is so refreshing to find someone who is REAL, who has no hidden agenda, and who TRULY wants to help others. God bless you and your soulmate, "our" Doug forever! Thank you. Thank you, from my heart.

[@mddell58]

I JUST watched an Italian grand mother, her daughter, & her daughter make 100% tomato 🍅 sauce they've been doing for 55 years. Stunning 🍅red color!! Very old-world 🌎 style. Y'all have a beautiful day. 🌄 🇺🇲

[@kaylee6864]

I love the fact that you keep things so simple and healthy! And all the fun facts you bring up when you do it! Thank you!

[@direstraights]

Bloopers are always great - self deprecating humour always good. Stacey and Doug down to earth.. literally and figuratively... 💕 💕 Love Rooster Crowing!!!🙏🌞🌱

[@JVsNorthwoodsHomestead]

This is MUCH easier then making huge batches of tomato sauce, I'm totally going to try this once my tomatoes get red! We've only had cabbages and pickling cucumbers ready so far, so I've been fermenting like crazy! QUESTION: What temperature is your cold room in summer?

[@Romasulmona]

I helped out two neighbors with jarring tomatoes , when I look back at all the hard work and nothing. Back for my hard labor, her exuse to me for not sharing her tomatoes- not Sure how true What she said....but if that ever happened to me...ID NEVER JAR AGAIN. SHE SAID HER SISTER DIED FROM BOTULISM FROM ONE OF HER TOMATO JARS..... HMMM I WISH I KNEW THIS BEFORE I INVESTED 9 HOURS OF MY TIME .... I WOULD HAVE SAID NO I RATHER STAY FAR AWAY FROM YOUR BOTULISM TAINTED TOMATO JARS... Wow....the heat off that big giant pot cooking away the tomatoes..then stuffing 350 jars ..... I will never ever do that again....not-for-them- or for me.....

[@AwaitingTheBlessedHope]

@@Romasulmona Wow that’s concerning. You should post this in the main comments section to make people aware.

[@job1595]

@@Romasulmona I think they just didn't want to share. Tomatoes are high acid and usually last a long time. You can always store without ring and if they go bad the lid will pop off. Also never store them with jars on top of each other otherwise when go bad you won't know it because it is like having the ring on.

[@lindajohnson1035]

Love this!! I didn’t know you could add to a started ferment. I love to listen to Worship and praise music. I remember that song 🎶 I was born in 60

[@kathrinevanrossen6681]

Hey Stacy, How long can you store this ferment in a cool location. How cool or can they be stored in a refrigerator and what temp for the refrigerator and how long? Thank you for all you and Doug share wishing you both an awesome day

[@vinlago]

They don't have air conditioning so in that case many use a root cellar or similar place where temps maintain around 55F. I'm in an RV and ambient temperatures are around 80 to 85 so I'd expect it not to last more than a few months here. I do keep lemons & limes in a salt packed jar on the shelf. About 6 mos later they've softened but are still quite good. Tomatoes are also a high acid fruit & I would expect to be ok if kept under the brine. I have peppers that have been fermenting for years. After a few weeks they no longer produce co2 so no need to burp the jar.

[@c-p1976]

I have the same question. How long will they last in the refrigerator when not opened

[@vinlago]

@@c-p1976 with enough salt, foods last a very long time but I have only done it with lemons & limes so I don't know about tomatoes for sure. Stacy has some fermenting videos - maybe one of those will help?

[@j.b.8903]

How do the lemons and limes turn out?

[@annawylie2503]

I have the same question…:)

[@TheWonderwy]

Stacy, I just wanted to say I love your outdoor kitchen. I've seen it for years, but doubt I ever mentioned how well it works now that you have tweaked it. Plus, it's cute as all get out! There is no way to let you know how deep my appreciation goes for all you and Doug do for us. These instruction videos are a blessing. Especially for some one like me who has never fermented before. I pre-ordered your fermenting cookbook for this very reason, and look forward to the publisher shipping them out to y'all. Again, thank you for this delicious recipe. And you are a real hoot! God bless. Take care. And of course, stay vigilant.

[@TheUniverseWorksForUsBeings]

Love 80's rock, r&b...a little of everything. I hold compassion and sympathy for yourself and Doug. There is an attack on all that is good, all that is true, all that is healing and self efficient. We are all in .this together. Holding space in my heart and messages to out Creator up to the heavens for yous. Be blessed in abundance. Your fellow student (at 38) from Michigan. ❤🤙💖

[@cherylwatkins5760]

I just made your pickle recipe the other day with the fermenting dill pickles so I’m going to try a couple of jars of the tomatoes as well I’m interested in knowing how long they will keep in storage.

[@YouGrowRow]

I’ve been doing this for over two years. It’s my second favorite homemade sauce, hands down! So easy. I keep telling folks to give it a try. Great video as usual.

[@amysarah01]

How long does it keep for?

[@coolstamper]

How long does it keep in the refrigerator?

[@beverlybrake]

I’m wanting to try some of these fermented recipes but, I’m so afraid that it’s gonna be spoiled and I won’t know it. 😞. Does this have that “spoiled” taste?

[@purllamb.]

I would think those double lids would make everything explode after a couple of days. Bizarre she didn’t mention burping. Way too much salt too.

[@YouGrowRow]

@@beverlybrake you’ll know if somethings wrong. The smell won’t be right. There’s a difference between a fermentation smell and a rotting smell.

[@kimberlydickenson9141]

Stacy two things. I was so scared to eat this. It’s day 3. I made some capellini and added butter and cheese. I ran the sauce through a food processor to get the flavors mixed and topped over pasta. It tastes amazing. I am hoping I did everything right and I won’t get sick! Two I received your fermenting book today and saw the message! Thank you so much for the personalization! Hope you and Doug are having fun at the conference! I hope to attend next year! Cheers !

[@natashaw2373]

Wow, I never knew you could do this. I learn so much from you and Doug. I am trying very hard to become the healthiest version of me and I can't thank you enough for helping me on that journey. God bless you both. I am so grateful to have found your channel. 🌻🙏🧡

[@BeccaS1]

Some Questions, please! 1) What if the juice doesn’t cover the tomatoes?…do you put in one of those masontop pickle pebbles? 2) Does the jar need to be burped? 3) If using from cold storage, how to heat up sauce so probiotics won’t die?

[@sandy11469]

i have same questions

[@choochcardinale6595]

Same questions for me

[@NanaKK57]

what is cool degrees??

[@vj563]

I don't think she heats it up. She just adds it to the pasta while the pasta is hot. I was wondering about "burping" it too and how long it's good in storage.

[@kimdavenport2485]

Yes I am following for answers

[@cleopatrablackwell3414]

Learning so much through your videos, taking notes and wishing my school years had included this information. 28 years old and I'm having to teach myself and my children all the important life skills that the government schools conveniently didn't teach. Thank goodness I didn't regularly attend school till I was in the 4th grade, I missed a lot of the behavior programing. Still could have graduated a year ahead of schedule and wish I had skipped senior year it was the biggest waste of time.

[@rabbitslippers]

So excited to start fermenting! I’ll be ordering your fermenting book next week and getting my supplies together. Thank you for these amazing videos! You guys really do such a beautiful job and I’m sure I speak for everyone that we feel like we’re part of your family. God bless you both!❤️

[@rebeccatexaschick7621]

I feel like I need to pay you to come live with y'all for like a week to learn from you. It would be the most important course I ever took.

[@saltysaint4244]

I second that! But! I have a feeling, I wouldn't want to leave. 😄

[@sharonross4535]

I 3rd that but we all might not want to leave.

[@sararamos3903]

Just like it everyone had to give up the precious metal gold for paper. Thank you Stacy gona do this. I dislike canning so I freeze mine but I like fermenting. God bless!

[@nataliefry8711]

So excited when I see you have new videos released! You guys work so hard. Have been growing lots of different varieties of tomatoes this year (first time growing veg!)

[@mistyjuergen5370]

I've been dehydrating fruits and going to be doing some frozen vegetables this weekend.:) Thanks to my Momma shes been really busy and sent me a dehydrator! Keep on prepping! :)

[@amandaamossaa]

70's Era music!! All the way! Thanks for the simple sauce! You're awesome!

[@alchemybyangela]

Love this channel! Growing heirloom tomatoes on my tiny back balcony, myself. Don't think you're unable to grow your own food just bc you might live in an apartment. I bought cloth planters (you can use old baskets and purses) as not to add too much weight on my balcony. Would love nothing more than to have land and a large garden but I'm making the best of what I currently have. Thanks so much for all you do, Stacy and Doug! Many blessings of abundance, love and light to you both and to all!

[@countryblends]

I love to listen to the original Dirty Dancing soundtrack while I’m busy dancing my way around the kitchen while canning, dehydrating, etc. 😁

[@lindaobrien2659]

Like listening to 70's rock when doing stuff around the house.

[@Tzippy323]

I am handicapped, and I have a back porch where I do container gardening. I am astounded by the amount of food I can grow by using succession planting. I planted potatoes 4 different times. As I harvest one group, I get empty grow bags and put in something else after amending the soil. Some of what I plant are perennials, and others are annuals. I look forward to the days when my kitchen is steamy from the canning, and my back porch is green from the growing. How wonderful is it to be blessed with such bounty!

[@marthaleonard7662]

My husband and I are in the process of moving. However; I will be making this recipe as soon as we get settled into our house. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. Still praying for the Midwest to continue to get rain. Also, praying for Texas to get rain as well. God's Blessings to you and Doug.✝️✡️📖🙏🇺🇲🇮🇱🇺🇦💕❣️☺️

[@ramonajolley1966]

STACY!!! I MADE THE SAUCE!! OH MY!! WHEN YOU OPEN THE JAR THE AROMA THAT COMES FROM THE JAR WHEN YOU OPEN IT IS HEAVENLY TO ME. THIS IS A KEEPER!!!! HUBBY EVEN LIKED IT. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@jodycourt]

I have made a "fresh tomato sauce" similar to this. Same ingredients (salt to taste), lots of basil, but you add a little olive oil too. Let it sit on the counter all day long to let flavors meld. Then serve it over buttered pasta. It's so delicious. KC and the Sunshine Band -- yes! I like classic 70s rock. Or James Taylor.

[@mlee7037]

KC is coming to Fayetteville, NC, soon. My husband so wants to go!! I love it! 80s rock for me!❤️

[@sendjudahfirst22]

Hi. Can you add onion in the fermentation process of tomato sauce?

[@Chopperdoll]

Can you refrigerate it too?

[@EJLily686]

@@Chopperdoll I used half a jar today and will refrigerate the rest. I fermented it for 3 days in a dark room, burped it on the 2nd and 3rd day.

[@sylviamckoy253]

What is the shelf or refrigerator life? We just freeze ours.. but I have so many pint jars that I want to give this a try.. but no fresh basil..

[@shellywade245]

I just love you and your husband. I have only started canning and preparing since March 2020, but we have learned so much. Thank you.

[@remelynn4921]

You are so very much appreciated. Blows my mind how we've been so conditioned to the convenience of buying foods already made..when so simple for us to prepare at home.

[@muttdawg1976]

My husband and i found y’all after our vacation in MO. We live in ks and we absolutely love y’all and are so happy to have found like minded informed people. You inspire us with your living and we are using your info!!!

[@amandafishes]

Tomatoes are my favorite to can. We can stewed, tomato soup, salsa, bruschetta, & marinara, plus some marinated tomato, cucumber, onion salad. We are always trying new recipes and I love this fermenting recipe (can’t wait to try it!). I left the med field and became a health coach, focusing on digestive health so fermenting is a big part of my life.

[@66NEETS]

Saturday I’m going to look at a home w 22 acres a pond on the land a great home that is well , septic and has geothermal heating. About as close to off grid I guess that I can find in the north east lol pls pray we get this home ! I watch you guys and ache to live self sufficiently and grow our food and live in peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TeresaV]

Oh, wow! So, we could add Basil and Oregano to make it more like a Spaghetti Sauce. I'd have to puree it before using it. I was just diagnosed with Diverticulitis. No seeds for me. Also, just asked Heidi over at Rain Country about making tomato vinegar. Can't wait to try these!

[@joannathesinger770]

Your doctor is giving you WAY outdated information about diverticulitis!!! Way old!!! What research has now discovered just in the past 10 years is that diverticulitis is caused and aggravated by the gut biome being out of balance, not nuts and seeds. (They feel that much of it has to do with an overuse of antibiotics.) As soon as I found that out, I started lactofermenting foods and when I feel it coming on, several servings of a lactofermented food or beverage, like kefir or kombucha, and that restores the gut biome balance. I haven't had to take the cipro/Flagyl evil mess in almost 10 years now. There's plenty of research out there, and if your doctor doesn't care to read it, then you can!

[@TeresaV]

@@joannathesinger770 Thank you! I've been researching it and the info is all over the place. My mother had it and, if she'd lived, was told part of her colon would be removed. My oldest daughter has it, too. What she eats that bothers her does not bother me. I kinda had a little freak-out because my VA doctor told me to go to the ER. He said he suspected it was diverticulitis or my appendix. I'm of the opinion that fermented food will help me. I'll have to ease into it, especially since I am on an antibiotic right now. I usually eat plain Greek Yogurt and honey for several days after I'm finished with the antibiotic. If we can ever get to where we are more self sufficient, I am certain our health will improve. It's just an uphill battle for now, with lots of rocks!

[@J1mInOH]

I had tomatoes on hand from our garden, went out and gathered basil from our garden and made this over the course of my work lunch hour. Looked wonderful in your video, looks great in my Qt canning jar and can't wait to try this in ~3 days! Thank you for sharing this no cook, healthy recipe!

[@denisevettraino7916]

How did I miss this valuable super-easy method from y'all...looks like I need to catch up on some more helpful fermenting videos from Stacy...Thank you for sharing your wealth of information ❣

[@pcooper9694]

Years ago I used to keep a garden. I never canned. We used to share the abundant harvests w/ friends, family, and neighbors. You have inspired me to do so again! I plan on using this recipe to ferment some tomatoes. Thank you to both you and Doug for all the helpful videos that you share!

[@energyrep777]

How long will the tomatoes last in the refrigerator verses canning?

[@gigineptune8523]

I will be trying something new this season. I'm making a "sauce" bed with my grandchildren. I should let you know, you've become a part of my grandchildren's homeschooling. Blessings to Stacy and Doug. I enjoy a playlist of female singers while cooking. I go through the decades and genres.

[@melissaallemand6684]

Sounds delicious! I am drying some nectarines while I watch Off Grid with Doug and Stacy. It makes food preservation more enjoyable! 😊

[@dianepiklor9444]

Our tomatoes aren’t ready to pick yet, still green, but I will definitely try this when they are! Thank you, Stacy, for another great video!

[@donaldmiller8629]

Diane Piklor , I like FRIED GREEN TOMATOES !

[@lxmzhg]

I bet you can ferment green tomatoes too.

[@Tutiwashername]

You can definitely ferment green tomatoes.

[@clarkl4177]

🎉was looking for a way to ferment all my less-than-perfect needing-to-be-cut-up 🍅🍅 HOORAY FOR STACY (AND KC and the Sunshine Band🕺💃) for OVER delivering ❤

[@smittysmash_adventures6406]

We are currently buying up vegetables and whatever else we may need from local farmers and learning the canning process through your channel this year so we can be more self sufficient next growing season!! Your channel is a god send, perfect timing for my family and I! Thank you for sharing great knowledge. God bless!

[@missb6371]

Hi. Which canner do you have? Or do you just use normal pot?

[@commonsensemom6102]

same here! :)

[@smittysmash_adventures6406]

@@missb6371 hello! I’m currently using a regular pot. Looking for other options as well!

[@missb6371]

@@smittysmash_adventures6406 ok Thanks. Oh I’m so affraid of not doing it correct 🙈

[@smittysmash_adventures6406]

@@missb6371 I’m very intimidated by the whole process. Kind of nervous and excited 😆! It’s definitely a learning process. I’m just starting it all myself. I want what’s best for my family so I’ll have trial and error I’m sure but there no better time to learn then now! Thank god for wonderful folks putting this information out here for us to start learning. Good luck and best wishes God bless

[@richardschmidt135]

Stacy: just wanted to let you know that I'm doing more fermenting. Awesome videos. Thank you so much for what you do out there! We love you here out in Minnesota! Dawn at Rich and Dawn in Minnesota:-)

[@rebeccamercer4160]

I have been watching your videos and you are so simple! I have to make do with what I have and build my own cold frame! Thank you! Some of the videos on homestead are so depressing and put fear in your head ! They are all talk instead of doing! Your videos , homestead family, Melissa Norris and Rain ! God bless you! Blessings

[@nancyholston6746]

Extremely excited to see another recipe for ferment. I want to try this recipe definitely. Thank you for sharing with us. I am learning everyday. I also enjoy the "info" videos from Doug!

[@shandra413]

I’m learning so much from y’all! We currently live in the city but selling our house soon and moving to some land in the country, hopefully! We have chickens and started a small garden this year. Not a lot was successful but I’m learning. ❤️

[@pomroy65]

I made some of your tomato sauce last night and can't wait to have it over pasta when it's ready!

[@lionessofariel]

Love this! As it’s winter here in Australia I’ve recently made a big batch of kimchi, pickled beetroot, mustard pickles and jalapeño sweet sauce. I’m so looking forward to spring and summer here. We have the best of both worlds where we live… mostly mild winter days with some frosts and close enough to the high country where there is snow some of the time, and close enough to the ocean should we desire a salty fix… I much prefer the Aussie bush ( which is much like your area when it’s in the warmer seasons) to the coastal life though. Nothing beats a dip in the nearby river or sunrise on our mountain property with friends and a glass of wine, during the warmer months.I’d love to see you do a ferment with honey. Much love and blessings to you and Doug for sharing part of your life. We could easily hang with you guys 🙏🏼💗✌️

[@AltLiving]

Awesome. How ling can you keep the kimchi outside of the fridge?

[@hana.dd41874]

Weren't Australians forced to get covid shots?

[@tanyageffert7313]

Hi Zenni! I’m interested in your jalapeño sweet sauce! I have so many jalapeños and I’ve no idea what to do with them. Are you willing to share your recipe? Many thanks in advance

[@tinaandkevindanieli7664]

I will try this when our tomatoes are ready as well as fermenting cabbage. I've got all the jars, etc. but haven't tried it yet. I'll be honest though, I am very afraid of not doing it correctly and getting ill. I purchased Redmond salt from the health food store and love it! As always, big thank you Stacy!

[@annakhkh9198]

perfect music for good mood and home work- oldies 60s 70s 80s. classic rock or funky music, disco

[@IrishKorean0630]

This is my first year growing a garden, it’s been so fun seeing everything grow and getting the kids involved. I can’t wait for my boys to try a fresh tomato. My plan is to can so I was so excited to see this video. I’m definitely going to try this. I also just got my Redmond real salt! Thank you for the great videos

[@hillerfamilyfarm]

We love fermented foods here on our farm! But for tomatoes, while we ferment some tomatoes for salsa/toppings, we like to dehydrate the majority to make tomato powder to reconstitute as paste and sauce!

[@scottc1786]

I'm a tomato freak. Started my harvest and canning last week! Just finished canning peaches from the peach truck! Made peach jam yesterday. You and Doug inspire me! I actually bought some acreage in the Ozarks to go off grid! Thanks for all you do!

[@vikkisoderquist6013]

That is so cool. Good luck with your new property!

[@mawhoyia]

How is your new homestead in the bbn ozarks!?

[@danielledunavant3146]

I had to laugh when you asked our favorite thing to process from our gardens! My garden is 3 grow bags on a tiny balcony in my apartment. That pretty much fills up my space for growing! I have 2 cherry tomato plants in 1 grow bag, I just planted some radishes in another and some carrots in another. The results of those are yet to be seen! All my herbs I started from seed and they just have not grown very well in the pots I have them in so the only harvesting I have done is a small amount of peppermint, sage, and parsley. The rest are way too tiny to even begin harvesting from. Sigh. Someday.....!!! Thanks for showing us so I can pretend to be a gardener/farmer too!!!

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

You aren't pretending, you are doing it! Great! 👍🥰👍

[@honeytoone8610]

At least you are trying ! You can hang pots to grow, too. Look up Gardening on a balcony. Also, do you have a friend w/ more space? Or an elderly friend w/ space that can’t garden anymore? You can share the work and bounty.

[@honeytoone8610]

And don’t give up! Gardening is something you do , you are successful in some things and fail in others. It is a learning process. We are just learning, too! If I ever had to grow one thing okra is the easiest for me! It’s fool proof and needs little water! I had a better year this year w/ squash! My green beans got rust that they never got b4! My watermelons were all eaten by something. We moved from the city to the country so we are dealing w/ more critters and more bugs it seems! Good luck!!

[@angerainbow9200]

Danielle your making a start. Seriously it all starts with good dirt, if your using potting mix alone add some fertiliser pellets and blood and bone. Also terracotta pots/ ceramic pots look great but they steal the water from your plants. I learnt the hard way. I had lots of failed plantings. Still do to be honest but get some success now

[@louisewesson603]

BUT---you ARE doing it!

[@susanstoltz2555]

Thank you Stacy! I’m definitely going to preserve my tomatoes by fermentation this year! So easy and also healthier - love how the goodness is not cooked out of the tomato and I get a good workout in as well! I plan to listen to Jim Kweskin’s Jug band music! Win win!

[@rainerounduphomestead8942]

I couldn’t garden this year because I had foot surgery. So, I bought a lot of fresh sweet corn at the Farmer’s Market this morning. Now, I’m blanching it to put in the freezer. My chickens enjoyed helping me shuck all the corn. I’m doing tomatoes this week.

[@leecopeland2061]

Enjoy your videos! 👍 I live in a mobile home so I'm growing in pots. Cherry Vine tomatoes, and 2 tiny pots bush tomatoes🍅 a pot of peppers, red potatoes, and sweet potatoes and 2 pots of basil. I want to plant carrots next but don't know if it's to late in the year. I'm totally new to all this but it sure is nice to go out and pick a small basket of tomatoes! My first pot of potatoes were small because I didn't know how long to keep them in the pot and harvested to early. 🙄 Live and learn. I learned to water bath can and have canned organic fresh fruit from farmers market and from friends trees! 😋 I've also been dehydrating all kinds of foods! Including fruits. Now I need to learn about fermenting! Thanks for your videos!👍💞

[@brandiedoucet2031]

A new thing I’ve started in preparing is I finally bought a pressure canner and started canning. I’ve always been scared to death of those things but after getting my first batch of potatoes canned and then a few batches of chicken and ground turkey canned, it’s as easy as it can possibly be! I am definitely going to be trying this recipe though because we ferment pretty much anything we can but this is a recipe I have never tried or heard of. Very excited to try this!

[@maryquitecontrary93]

I was too 😞😜

[@randidean7424]

Thanks Stacy!! Just waiting for the second round of tomatoes to come on. Then I'll be fermenting!!!

[@staciw4979]

Hey y'all, I am so excited and can't wait to start fermenting. I am actually waiting for Stacy's fermenting book to get here. Hope it gets here soon so I can start the process lol. Love you both!

[@alexmac6386]

She has a book? We're can I find it

[@wildheartwoman2398]

Growing and making your own food is not only healthier, but it tastes sooooo much better! Yummy! I look forward to trying it this way, Stacy. I am new to fermenting, but I know how important it is for our gut health. I had a woman argue with me saying pickling was the same as fermentation. I just had to smile and wish her well and walk away! Some people just don't want to hear the truth! Wowza! I pray they open their minds to the truth someday. We can lead a horse to water... Well I am walking forward in my day super blessed by this video! Thank you for sharing. What a gift! Always a wealth of information. Big love and abundant blessings beautiful souls!💜

[@pocolayne8749]

I’ve been trying to write down the recipes that I have seen or saved on Pinterest or on videos just in case the internet crashes. There are some recipes I cannot live without. Lol. Thanks for a new recipe that I will add to my notebook!

[@kristenm7380]

Delicious! I came back to say that now that I've had enough tomatoes to harvest, I was finally able to make this sauce. It's incredible! This will be a new staple in my kitchen. Thank you, Stacy!

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Woop wooop

[@farmerandadeleacres2726]

I’d love to try this! ❤️ We don’t need weights for this? No mold issues? Does it need to be burped? And how long will it last in cold storage? Many Thanks 💕~Cheryl~💕

[@deborahbessom6679]

You don't have to worry about mold because it is only out for two or three days.

[@farmerandadeleacres2726]

@@deborahbessom6679 as long as it’s in a cool place there is no chance of mold?

[@augustsilk30]

I had a lot of cherry tomatoes this year. I sliced them in half and put them in pint jars with thai basil and 2-3 cloves of garlic and 2 teaspoons of real salt. I followed your method here. I did not put a weight on them. They turned out fabulous! The first couple jars, I used 3-4 teaspoons of Real Salt. Those were a little too salty, but the rests were great. Thanks for this method. I love it.

[@GreenfieldsHomeplace]

I’m definitely trying this! We grew all of these ingredients this year on our little on acre lot, and it feels good not having to go to the store for any of it. Thanks, Stacy!

[@mairzydotes3548]

I’ve tried fermenting tomatoes a couple of different ways and this is, hands down, the easiest and best tasting. I think they taste better than fresh. My toms are finishing but lots are going into the jars now. Anxious to see if they are still so good in a few months. Thanks!

[@karenbarrows6127]

Did you use 4 tsp of salt?

[@heathertaylor4860]

Were you able to store these first few months without them exploding? If so did you leave a lot of headspace or did you fill the headspace with water

[@Debi-dt5pt]

I appreciate that you're not only show us how to do the stuff you tell us the benefits the health benefits and I do have problems digesting since I no longer have a gallbladder and I'm missing some of my intestine

[@ms.royahrens8777]

I’ll try this when I harvest any tomatoes!! I like to freeze onions-but I want to learn to do more than freezing with them. I like to preserve green beans. I’m somewhat new to all this growing and harvesting and preserving lifestyle; so I have a ton to learn! Thank you!

[@timothyhight9588]

The easiest way is to dehydrate onions. Also applies to a multitude of other veggies and fruits.

[@lesliekanengiser8482]

I second the dehydrating onions. I dehydrate some of my herbs, onions, tomatoes, and peppers. In the fall, I will also dehydrate my cabbage and ferment some of that stuff as well. Pretty simple

[@timothyhight9588]

I have dehydrated 35 different fruits and vegetables. Super easy to stock a pantry.

[@ms.royahrens8777]

@@timothyhight9588 Doesn’t that make the dehydrator “bleed” the onion smell/taste in to everything else you dehydrate after them?

[@ms.royahrens8777]

@@lesliekanengiser8482 You can ferment after dehydration?

[@branchandvinesshop]

I opened my first jar of fermented carrots that were deliciously cold! I could eat that whole jar by myself in one sitting, but won't. Your videos inspired me this year to finally tackle this wonderful preservation option. I have some German Salad (really its cabbage, carrots, onions and apples) fermenting right now. I purchased my fermenting tops, weight and packer with your link to help you keep doing what you do!

[@mariselcruzzlatea8438]

When I'm cleaning house, I love to listen to Salsa and Merengue. It gets me going!

[@malloryking3163]

Thank you Stacy! This is so much easier (and healthier) than canning all my tomatoes! And I don’t have to heat up my house when the temperature outside is 110+! Win-win! Can’t wait to try this!

[@mlgmiranda04]

Same here! Love canning tomatoes but it heats up my house!

[@laurierapp297]

I’m definitely going to try this! I’ve never fermented tomatoes, but it looks so much easier than canning. My concern is that we can so many and don’t have a root cellar. I don’t think we have room for many, but we can do some like this!

[@ellenfisher6341]

You should check out Stacy's video on Fermented Salsa . I watched that video several years ago & was hooked on fermenting . It is so good !

[@katholderbaum7950]

I dont know ur situation but a buried frig or trach can works. Under ur house in a old cooler too. Use the cooler n freeze water bottle n keep it in the house. Just keep changing them out. I was lucky enough to win a Yeti on Monday from work. Picking it up tomorrow. That is how i am using it with frozen gallons of water. We dont keep alot in the freezer n we have pretty much the smallest frig u can purchase thats not a dorm. About 4 1/2 ft tall only. Try to buy fresh. N i home can what ever else is extra.

[@Kristin5059]

Me too!!

[@laurierapp297]

@@ellenfisher6341 I will check that out! Salsa is our favorite way to use tomatoes!

[@tammyplourde2859]

Another method I saw that will save a lot of room is to dehydrate the tomatoes and put spices in. Then you just add water when you want to make sauce. It's obviously not fermented, but saves a lot of room.

[@LittleHouseOnTheMountain]

Stacy you are a treasure and an excellent teacher. You are both living the calling and its wonderful. My husband lost all his out of the house income when the jab restrictions were put in place. Trusting that the Lord will make a way in the wilderness. Learning what I can from women like you. May the Most High keep you sister and continue to have favor on your whole household.

[@dberger1010]

Prayers for God's provision for you and your family.

[@catebar9204]

You and Doug are my kind of people, although I am a city gal and yes, I am originally from St. Louis. I guess one is never too old to learn, so I can get busy and make some changes in my life today watching your videos. Prior to your videos I never had much success with gardening and other pioneer attempts. You know, neighbors just don't like to help old ladies. I never had much trouble when I was younger. My neighbors who both died after getting the pseudo cure, early on suggested since I had been a Librarian I should check out books on gardening when I asked for help. And mind you he and his wife were the only ones who were even somewhat neighborly for the past 12 years. Is this typical of Illinois small towns? I don't know, I am from Missouri and my family live far away I tell you this story because part of your set up is being a good neighbor, to which I hope people will pay attention. Thank you for your dedication and teaching the lost art of survival and self-reliance.

[@ReneeWeatherford]

This is so exciting - I’m going to try this today! QUESTION: How long will this keep in cold storage?? Thanks so much for the inspiration.

[@angelatrusdall3007]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@suuzq02]

You look radiant and gorgeous Stacy!!!! I’m loving your turquoise and your cooking videos!!!! I have 12 Armenian cucumber plants growing in my garden 🪴!! You are an inspiration and Doug is lucky to be with you!!!!

[@moprepper5007]

Question: After the 3 days of fermentation, can you vacuum seal the jars to store them?

[@susandennison2833]

Canning will kill the fermentation.

[@moprepper5007]

@@susandennison2833 no I didn’t mean canning. I mean use the vacuum sealer attachment to remove air.

[@susandennison2833]

@@moprepper5007 it still ferments. Though slowly. It will explode. In my experience any ways. 🙂

[@moprepper5007]

@@susandennison2833 ok just wondered if you could stop the fermentation process. I think I’ll stick to canning just because I’m not a super fan of the taste of fermented foods. I love raw foods, but alas they don’t last long. Thanks for the insight.

[@susandennison2833]

@@moprepper5007 try a Jar of different types of food. I found out my favorites were peppers, lemons, think Greek potatoes and tomatoes. You can add it to your other types of preserving. That is what I do. I have canned tomatoes, fermented tomatoes and dehydrated tomatoes, think sun dried tomatoes pesto. Yum

[@cherylpage7415]

I did green beans and tomatoes with yellow and orange sweet peppers tonight!! They smell so wonderful. I received your book and I am fermenting so many beautiful yummy veggies!! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge! XO

[@idamartin7023]

I like country. Old rock and music from the 70's and 80's. Keep the videos coming.

[@jaynestroshein-rousseau4546]

Goodness ... I learned a new technique that my depression era grandmother did not use! Thank you soooooo much!!! ❤

[@sandrad518]

It is AWESOME! I did cut mine smaller & removed skins & some seeds for my dad, who has diverticulitis. Those are the parts that contain lectins that are bad for that

[@KathyFitz1113]

Thanks so much!! I will definitely try this sauce! My favorite thing to can is grape jelly from the vines I planted the year I bought my house (1986). Those vines have been coddled, when I was home raising my boys, and neglected, when I went back to work, but have always produced for me. Turning those grapes into jelly is a labor of love and a walk down memory lane. :)

[@teresacahlik6887]

I like Big Band while cleaning (blessing) my home.

[@anndelfel7469]

Had a long cold spring in the PNW, and got my tomatoes in late! They're catching up now with all our hot weather! Can't wait till they are ripe so I can try this! Thanks Stacey!

[@lindajohnson1035]

Love this!! I didn’t know you could add to a started ferment. I love to listen to Worship and praise music.

[@echostanley9440]

I'm making this today with the tomatoes harvested from my garden. Still a work in progress, but it's more than I've had at one time. Someday I'll have enough homegrown produce to stock up for the winter. Thanks for the video Stacy! Miss seeing these!

[@GreenfieldsHomeplace]

Stacy, I made this last summer and it has been in my fridge the whole time. I tasted it today and it was DELICIOUS. Tomatoes were still red and basil was green. The best tomato sauce I’ve ever eaten. I ate it by the spoonful. 😋

[@YouTubeSucks47012]

How long does it stay good in the fridge after fermentation? Yours was good after a year?

[@larae9073]

I made it! So excited! It's so much fun to "burp" it and hear the hissing sound telling me it's working! Can't wait to make your pasta recipe with this. Waiting for more tomatoes to ripen, but next is the cherry tomatoes you did a few years ago. I'm hooked!

[@jessicaj8148]

I’m doing this today with ripe San Marzano tomatoes I grew organically. I made 3-4 jars last year with organic tomatoes from my friend’s garden. We were driving to Florida and my teens and I made these a day or two before leaving. We have a kitchen where we stay and make meals to save money and eat healthy. We transported the jars of tomatoes while they were fermenting in the back. We also brought our own fresh eggs from our hens too lol. Anyway the sauce was really delicious and garlicky. I made it with butter and heated it lightly in a pan before tossing in pasta.