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Canned Sweet Potatoes and Other Preservation Projects
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@MNTNSTARZ80. 3 жыл бұрын
Unless you're a fan of chicken jerky I'd suggest that you grind the chicken, treat it like you do ground beef, then dehydrate it. I'm not a fan of dehydrated chicken in chunks. The ground dehydrated chicken is much better IMO
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
I find them pretty good right out of the jar as is so I won't be grinding it but some may want to follow that advice :)
@MNTNSTARZ80. 3 жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead the flavor of the chunks or slices is quite good but I have issues with my jaws and end up in pain so gnawing tough stuff is out. Whereas the ground to me is way more versatile and handy to use because you can grab and go with very little or no soaking time needed before use
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
@@MNTNSTARZ80. Actually, the more I think about it, I just might grind up some for making a tasting soup or gravy. Sounds wonderful. I do like chewing on it though, I guess I am a bit odd, haha!
@JesusChristIsComeInTheFlesh 3 жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead You could still snack on the minced dried chicken?
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
@@JesusChristIsComeInTheFlesh Yep!
@sheilarogers3448 2 жыл бұрын
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@freedomhomesteadky 3 жыл бұрын
Saving all the seeds! ❤️
@alancarter4270 3 жыл бұрын
I love it, your a rock star in our family, you inpire.
@kmiller6002 3 жыл бұрын
She's My HERO and mentor !!!!
@daisyjones7302 9 ай бұрын
You are amazing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
@sacredwondersmaine3310 3 жыл бұрын
I use my canned sweet potato for a great Sweet Potato Bread~ a tea bread...yummy! Bless You!
@minihomesteadcooking 10 ай бұрын
Can I get the recipie please?
@GardensLadyBug 3 жыл бұрын
I was lucky to find a large food saver canister on Ebay. I used it for the first time yesterday. I may be wrong but I believe it was on one of your videos I learned about using it with a break bleeder.. I dry canned dehydrayed lemon and orange slices. TY
@sparrowgarden1401 3 жыл бұрын
I am saving seeds from anything I can and lots of them, so I have extra. I want to have enough for a few years and to share. I have been drying them between old dehydrator screens outside. It is dry and hot here, no power needed to dry seeds.
@salliebeard1899 3 жыл бұрын
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@panthermoon6984 3 жыл бұрын
i love this channel
@rosehavenfarm2969 3 жыл бұрын
I typically can "ingredients" as opposed to "meals." But I've been playing with recipes for some coldpack soups and stews this year. I've done both beef stew and bean stew, since it's the same processing time. They've turned out great. I don't blanche anything before preserving, canning or dehydrating. I see no need for it. It's extra time and ...time... and I just don't have it. The dehydrated vegetables merely need a little more time in the soup or stew to reconstitute beautifully, even the carrots. A Cordon Bleu-trained chef couldn't tell that veggies in my soup had been dehydrated... I'm giving a hand-on presentation this weekend at our church on preserving foods. Pressure canning (only pints b/c of time constraints), dehydrating, fermentation, vacuum sealing (with brake bleeder, of course), freezing. Mostly men are signed up. 😃 I'm going to start some raisin vinegar to keep on the church refrigerator, then we can use it on our salads during community meals! It's heartening to see the new interest in food preservation sparked by crazy 2020. A small silver lining. Best to you and Mr Rain!
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
I agree on the canning ingredients over meals, normally that is what I do so I have versatility but while I am canning mode, I do like to have a few meals canned up for emergencies, especially now with how busy things have been for us. Also, I am trying to make more room in my freezer and we have a LOT of ground meats (beef, venison, and elk) so not only am I trying to make room in my freezer by getting some of that out, it is also nice to have it put up shelf stable in other forms besides just ground beef. Cannot take dried ground beef and make meatballs from but if I forget to thaw out ground meat for that, it not only saves me time to have some already made and ready to go, it means I do not have to freak out when I forget to get the meat out in time. :)
@sherryk30 3 жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead Heidi, does Patrick hunt? As much as I can't stand the idea of shooting animals, I have to admit that I miss that freezer full of meat that I haven't had since hubby passed!
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
@@sherryk30 Yes, he does when he is able. That is where we got a lot of the meat we have put up. The beef is from a side of local grass fed we bought years ago
@MQTAful 3 жыл бұрын
I bake my sweet potatoes first, then peel them, cut into chunks and pressure them. The taste is superior, I find.
@rhondawelker6742 3 жыл бұрын
Once again, thank you. Just love your videos. Thank you for the information Heidi. 😃
@GreenHeartGoddessIX 3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, it’s great to see your work, you explain everything so well and thoroughly, you’re very helpful and always inspiring, thank you!💚
@K4Kale 3 жыл бұрын
I don't can.....as of yet! I do freeze and vaccum pac into jars. I can't find anymore iars so I store bags of beans and pasta, rice, barley and so on in the original packaging in 5 gal buckets as you suggested. What a time safer, and jar saver! I started watching prep channels in march, by May I was looking for jar sealers and had a hard time getting them. I did order 2 sets of large and small. Idk if I'll use them all but I have them. Thank you for all your videos. I watch them all.
@valh9858 3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to thank you. I've been harvesting and dehydrating herbs from my first culinary/medicinal garden. The other day, I filled a quart canning jar with dehydrated herbs and I vacuum sealed the lid. I told my husband I would have never known how to do that if it weren't for you. I am growing Winter Luxury pumpkins for this first time and I cannot wait to taste and can them!
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Those pumpkins usually do well for me. I grew different one this year, the New England pie pumpkin. I would have got more if our weather had odd but I did get some. They are much smaller than the Winter Luxury pumpkins but I also wonder if that may be this weird year we have had
@deecooper1567 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Heidi…. Going into the canning room & grab something for dinner…. Quick & easy!! I’ve not canned just chicken but hamburger, venison & elk & meatballs. Cook some rice & bam 💥 dinners ready. 👵🏻👩🌾❣️
@carolhamilton5164 3 жыл бұрын
dehydrated sweet peppers work great for pepper steak as well. i dehydrate lots of sweet peppers for every use.
@kimberleemonroe2255 3 жыл бұрын
My daughter just ordered the snow peas as I am watching this. Woo hoo! Love your channel. Even though I am a seasoned canner and been doing it for years I have learned so much from you! Especially the vinegars and herbal products. Thank you!❤️
@trishthehomesteader9873 3 жыл бұрын
Wish I could give you multiple thumbs up! Really great information, Heidi! I have an old bookshelf that I'm using for my pantry. With canning season, it's filling up fast! I'm happy I got jars and lids when they were still available.
@robinglover4278 3 жыл бұрын
Love sweet potatoes canned, I dehydrate ground beef all the time, add it to dehydrated spaghetti put into jar or mylar bags as pre made meals to take camping, or anytime,
@yoopermann7942 3 жыл бұрын
i take my dehydrated vegtables and grind them into powders that way i can add them to what ever i am cooking,, as drying the chicken my little dogs love their chicken snacks,,great video
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
I dehydrated all my nutrient dense greens and flake them (not powder) to add to all my dishes, this includes the meatballs and the gravy as well: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bOBodpqVvNeYcZc.html
@yoopermann7942 3 жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead for the greens i just put them in a 1gal. zip lock bag and crush them, i do the same for fire roasted chilis and fire roasted tomatoes,, all other vegtables get a pass or 2 through the grinder, it works wonders when you only cook for 2 little dogs and their boy [ me ],, great video this morning !!!!!100000 thumbs up!!
@sherryk30 3 жыл бұрын
@@yoopermann7942 I love to hear of a man doing this! My late husband cooked quite well but I don't think I could have gotten him to man the dehydrator! Good for you. Your boys are watching.😉🌹
@yoopermann7942 3 жыл бұрын
@@sherryk30 it is just me and 2little dogs, i,m 56 and been doing this since i was 10 years old, never been married it,s either cook or go hungry, i refuse to eat fast food, my mom and grand mom taught me the basics as making jam and jelly, pressure canning meats and dry beans, and grand dad taught me how to salt smoke and dry meats as well as hunt fish farm garden, he would always say some day one will need to know how to do these things.. have a BLESSED day
@sherryk30 3 жыл бұрын
@@yoopermann7942 that's awesome!! I think a man should know how to cook, do laundry, etc. and a woman should be able to at least change a tire and do small repairs. I'm 60 and by myself and I really don't like to have to call my son for the "man stuff" so I handle what Im able. Be blessed 🤗🌹
@mlb5985 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thank you.
@joepublic5469 3 жыл бұрын
I put a tsp of salt in my pies and sweet potatoes 😊
@lynntomk 3 жыл бұрын
I'll be looking forward to your video on using and sealing Mylar. A shortage of jars is the reason I bought Mylar. I did get some regular mouth jars at Meijers today in Michigan. No wide mouth. Beggars can't be choosers. Snapped them up quick. It's a scavenger hunt every day.
@leeannwicker937 3 жыл бұрын
I chop peppers and put into small sandwich baggies and then put the baggies into a larger plastic bag to make them easier to find in the freezer plus its double protection. I never dry any seeds I'm saving in the dehydrator because I'm afraid the heat would kill the seeds.
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
I did actually grow some jalapeños from seeds that had been dehydrated, much to my surprise
@phebefriddle9133 3 жыл бұрын
Pressure cook the chicken prior to dehydrating it. Helps a ton.
@lindachandler2293 3 жыл бұрын
Like you I was kind of wondering how the chicken would rehydrate. Ground beef does great. Still the chicken I decided to put in my small pressure cooker, bring it up to pressure, turn it off and let it soften up under the pressure. It did help. I probably won't dehydrate a lot of chicken but small amounts are worth it. If all else fails and we have it, I can grind it to powder and add a little into meatloaf or soup, to up the protein. I think my favorite way to eat it is as chicken jerky.
@kleineroteHex 3 жыл бұрын
beautiful snow peas! Mine die, it gets too hot here, but my red runner beans are finally putting on!!!
@trishthehomesteader9873 3 жыл бұрын
It gets hotter than blazes here too. I took a tip from MIGardener (KZfaq) and planted really early. When that crop was stressed and done along with the bush beans, I pulled them out and replanted switching each from where they were before. They each are doing beautifully and I'll have a second crop. That's a first for me and I'm loving it!🙂
@kleineroteHex 3 жыл бұрын
@@trishthehomesteader9873 except my bush beans didn't do anything either, first too wet and cold, then hot and wet, holy leaves every where, the pole beans recovered, the bush beans I replanted twice.😆
@trishthehomesteader9873 3 жыл бұрын
@@kleineroteHex I did the wet and cold to wet and hot for 3 years. This desert dweller was out of her element! 😔
@flamingpieherman9822 3 жыл бұрын
I was just wondering to myself if I were able to can sweet potatoes I might add either a pumpkin spice or cinnamon spice to it. Because regardless of whether I just need sweet potato, or make it into a pie that's one ingredient that goes in both
@tammarahighley1040 3 жыл бұрын
This year, I added some pure maple syrup to the sweet potatoes before processing!
@minihomesteadcooking 10 ай бұрын
@@tammarahighley1040how much syrup per pint?
@elizabethcope1502 3 жыл бұрын
I read about pressured canned chicken for dehydrating. I wonder if you used a steam juicer to cook chicken might also work. Guess I'll have to try it next time Ido steam chicken & vegetables. I love these because I get chicken, vegetables, & broth. God bless.
@r.g8649 3 жыл бұрын
I love you channel you have so much information also, I love my cute little pistol 🔫 earrings I just ordered.
@jnazco28 3 жыл бұрын
For processing time, I usually research it out but I always find the same time as in the book....25 min for carrots, love that. Please share more pressure time info. Thanks in advance
@lizworkman9967 3 жыл бұрын
I think I'll try using the instant pot with my dried chicken to see if that works better.
@deborahandrews9728 3 жыл бұрын
I just had to giggle at your channel name today. Right now we're looking at getting up to 25" of rain from hurricane sally.
@bonitawauls6274 3 жыл бұрын
I have dried seeds on a paper towel and just let the towel piece on the seed to plant. Works well.
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is exactly what I do with tomatoes and tomatillos
@patriciabowman9157 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@juliemilliron849 3 жыл бұрын
I have watched several back packers doing dehydrating for their meals. I found videos where they have said that canned chicken dehydrates beautifully. They had the same problem with just cooking chicken and dehydrating and it turning out tough. Another guy said if you cook in the instant pot and then dehydrate works very well. I have not tried it yet, just thought I would share what others have suggested. Maybe someone has tried it and can share their results.
@never2muchcoffee 3 жыл бұрын
I came across something a week or so ago that said pressure cooking the chicken is the key. Pressure cook it before dehydrating and it will be much better when rehydrated.
@CherishEaDay 3 жыл бұрын
Love sweet potatoes. Would love to see "start to finish" on carrots or sw potatoes canning. Thanx.
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
If you check out one of the videos I linked in the description box, I do show a lot of the process. I never shoot videos while I am canning as it is just too much of a hassle while trying to hurry and get it done but I will take clips and photos and them put them together in a video later where I explain it
@daleneb24 2 жыл бұрын
I see you leave your rings on your jars. I am seeing that you should not leave your rings on as you can detect botulism if the lids pop off. I would like to know your thoughts and what should you leave lids on and what should you take off?
@RainCountryHomestead 2 жыл бұрын
I do not _Leave_ the rings on but rather put some of them back on and I explain all that here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iZ2Yp691va-WeWg.html
@mio.giardino 3 жыл бұрын
I just did carrots this week 😂.
@JaniceCrowell 3 жыл бұрын
Dehydrated chicken pieces are great dog treats.
@susantaylor8507 3 жыл бұрын
I'm drying some golden rod have you ever used that this is my first time
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Never used it myself but I think I had seen that Amy Fewell has a video on it. Have not watched it yet
@WendyK656 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Heidi! for more good information for us and how to save seed; so we can have food next year. Yes fast food! ;but good food. *wink*
@ingridrivera2179 3 жыл бұрын
I bought the can sealers on foodsaver.com a week ago. So be on the look
@keeperofthehomestead9193 3 жыл бұрын
I'm curious, that goat milk powder... is that something that can be used for soap making?
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, some people have used goat milk powder for soap making
@danuethorns9353 3 жыл бұрын
Hello I was wondering if you can guide me in a good direction to finding organic herbs for sale that are healthy without heavy chemical sprays Iys hard to tell if people have good products if you don't know what your looking for I would appreciate your advice
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Any herbs I need that I do not currently grow, I buy through Amazon and get one of these two brands: Fronter or Starwest. Most are organic, some are not but all are labeled. They are sold in one pound mylar bags for a good price and usually have free shipping: amzn.to/2H9jce2
@lauranadig6696 3 жыл бұрын
Speaking of beans, you mentioned in a video that you make Mr. Rain a pot Tar Heel beans. I believe that you said you had to learn to make them properly... Can you tell us what that is exactly and how you make them?
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Basically just soup beans (pinto beans or navy beans are often used) with salt, pepper and some spices. Some add collards, I add my dried mixed greens blend, onion, and garlic. Also some cook them with hamhocks to add that flavor. Then you serve them with or over white cornbread
@lonesomedove3793 3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to ask somebody that knows everything that I felt sure would answer my question. Ah that would be you ❤ I just had one of my canning jars to break in the canner. Are my other jars safe to use?
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Well, I do not know everything but I do appreciate that :D Anyway, yes, the other jars are safe to use, there are just different variables that can cause breakage. How cold the items were in the jars when you started canning them and if the canner heats up quickly can cause that to happen or maybe that single jar was defective or had invisible microcracks from being knocked around some. It just happens from time to time. It is frustrating but does not mean the rest of your jars are bad.
@TRUMPGIRL-px4ll Жыл бұрын
Do you have video on preserving seeds? Never done that and have no idea how?
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
If you mean saving seeds for planting again, I have a whole series: kzfaq.info/sun/PLzVtTPDzFPKHdMyUhPp2Pz0cdmTtx1hmk If you means seeds for eating like flax, sunflower, et cetera, this is what I do: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jb2AqpuEzJutgY0.html
@cindyp.9030 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to do canning but am very intimidated about doing it. So afraid of making myself or family sick from not doing it correctly. So I've been dehydrating stuff instead. Great information though.
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Everyone has their fears of canning at some point but as long as you follow the simple rules, there is nothing to fear. Once you get into it, it brings so much satisfaction that it becomes addictive. I recommend you watch this video I did last year: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLeXjNllusWaaYU.html
@sandicupp5009 2 жыл бұрын
Start with easy simple food to gain confidence
@rmcandlelight 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Heidi, will you be having some red clover seeds in your store? Always thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ❤️🌱
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
I am not sure, I have been drying all my flowers for using in soap, skin cream, and teas
@rmcandlelight 3 жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead ok
@gleep984 3 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering how to preserve the excess banana squash my garden is producing. I picked the first one, because if it had gotten any bigger, I wouldn't have been able to lift it. I'm sure it was upwards of 50 pounds. I'm out of freezer space, so can I put it in jars? Can I do water pack canning? I don't have a pressure cooker. There are at least 7 more out there! Help!
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
While many people still do water bath canning for low acid foods, it does require 3 hours of boiling. Otherwise, they must be pressure canned. However, most squash can keep for months in a cool, dry area without refrigeration
@JaniceCrowell 3 жыл бұрын
I heard you cannot can something with flour. But you can do meatballs? Do you need to cook it first?
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
I do not use flour in my meatballs, I use rolled oats
@Minnesota_Mama_Bear 3 жыл бұрын
Seriously? I can dehydrate the snow peas that grow?! You just changed my whole summer next summer
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
They turn out crispy, almost like chips!
@prairiegirlcowboyhomestead5876 3 жыл бұрын
Heidi can i save cucumber seeds like you do for tomatoes? So much easier than washing off the slime! Lol
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can :)
@The-Ancestral-Cucina 3 жыл бұрын
Are you leaving the rings on when storing your canned foods as well as stacking??
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
I explain all that here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r9-opcqgnqqVh6M.html
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Also, no one really knows where the jar stacking taboo even came from but you can go to the National Center for Home Food Preservation and find information on how to properly stack jars: nchfp.uga.edu/how/store/store_home_canned.html
@gleep984 3 жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead I have heart palpitations when I see jars stacked on shelves. I live in earthquake country, and would dearly hate to see my hard work falling off the shelves and breaking. 😳😢
@janetsysuarez5463 3 жыл бұрын
How and on what do you use plantain leaves?
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
While I have in the past added them to my mixed greens blend that goes in every meal I make, I know set them aside to use only in making a healing salve for skin: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibyGicxzmp2zg2w.html
@tennesseegirl1215 3 жыл бұрын
Heidi I would love snow pea seeds, have never grew them here, do you think they would do well here in the heat and dry? We do pink eyed purple hull, but my husband loves the snow peas, so would like to grow them if they could survive extreme heat and very dry. Thank you lots of great info, blessings
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Snow peas prefer cooler, damp areas so they would likely shrivel up there before putting out much. I have tried purple hulled peas here and they did not do well because it is too cold.
@tennesseegirl1215 3 жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead thank you Heidi, I appreciate your feedback. My parents always grew the purple hull and so have I, but like you I try new things occasionally. My husband likes snow peas, not me, but thought if it would work, I'd grow him some. Thank you for being honest and giving me good advice, I value your information, blessings
@rachelparmater892 3 жыл бұрын
TennesseeGirl , I live in northern Indiana. We plant snow peas very early so we harvest them early June. Check to see if planting them earlier would work for you.They do not do well in heat.
@tennesseegirl1215 3 жыл бұрын
@@rachelparmater892 thank you Rachel, never hurts to give it a try, blessings
@godbless6939 2 жыл бұрын
Ok I have tried sweet potatoes I don't like sweet foods so how do I make them that is not sweet I know they are good for you any suggestions
@RainCountryHomestead 2 жыл бұрын
Eat them with salt and butter
@k.a.4655 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to cover the meatballs with water before pressure canning? Or do they just make their own juice and you don't have to worry about them being under water?
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
This was my question and I am going to be canning more up today. Seems to me they would make their own liquid but everywhere I looked when seeing how other people did it, they were using broth or water. I am thinking of taking one jar and not adding any water at all to see what happens. If it does not make its own broth, then I will simply use that jar up first.
@k.a.4655 3 жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead I decided to just give it a try with broth tonight. They're still cooling on the counter. Looks like it will work well to make a gravy with the beef broth when it's time to eat them up. :) Let me know how yours turn out.
@sharonmayer4836 3 жыл бұрын
Hello rain country, love your channel, just found you this year. I’m a total newby to food preserving. Since finding your channel I now understand why my grandmother had jars & jars of preserved fruit 🙂. So I don’t quite understand how the sweet potato canning works? Is that water bathed? Is it really soggy? Is the food technically cooked in the jars? Can the canned sweet potato be roasted? Or canned potatoes be roasted? Sorry for all the questions. Total newby here, but want to learn it all. Thanks for any help or advice. Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🙂
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
I raw packed the sweet potatoes and pressure canned them for 65 minutes. As I said in the video, it was my first time so I have not tried them yet. Some people cook them before canning but I always raw pack everything. The sweet potatoes will cook in the canning process so really, you can use them however you want once you open and drain them
@sharonmayer4836 3 жыл бұрын
Rain Country thank you for answering my question. Much appreciation🙂 I know how busy you are. Thank you again.
@jeriausbon4046 3 жыл бұрын
How long do you can the sweet potatoes and the temp?
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
I do not go by temp, I go by pressure, 10 lbs pressure for pints for 65 minutes
@RuralmoneyOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Heidi! Do you sell your can goods in your Etsy store? Tonza in rural Georgia
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
No, I do not sell any of my food products or homemade medicines.
@countrygalinthecity 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to peel sweet potatoes before canning?
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
I do not believe so, I just prefer to
@annabanana1113 2 жыл бұрын
Did you raw pack sweet potatoes or blanch them?
@RainCountryHomestead 2 жыл бұрын
I raw pack everything.
@christinerutherford3462 3 жыл бұрын
Hello just a question about wet canning casseroles, whether it be veges or all types of meat. Thx
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Not exactly sure what your question is about that but if the casserole has noodles in it, many would say you should not can it.
@christinerutherford3462 3 жыл бұрын
Rain Country sorry I must have had a senior blonde moment, just wondering if you have made casseroles / stews with meat and or vegetables, and canned them for long term storage thx
@millboroquiltersouthdakota6037 Жыл бұрын
How much stuff at the costal store is from China?
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
If you mean the Coastal store, do not know for sure but I know they sell a lot of US made products. Mostly we just buy the organic chicken feed there though as we only get a chance to stop in there 2-3 times per year
@kmiller6002 3 жыл бұрын
Mrs Heidi have you tried the sour cream powder of that brand?.. if so what was your opinion on it? Alaska Prepper just did a video on it and wasn't pleased at all.. God Bless you and your family from middle GA 🙏
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
No, I had looked through the reviews on it and they were not as good as the other dairy products so I did not bother
@robloxisbest6415 3 жыл бұрын
How about mock pineapple Zucchini; canning it😀🌺
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Heard of that but it also takes having pineapple juice on hand, which we do not.
@Frenchflair54 2 жыл бұрын
Why don’t you use a foodsaver anymore. I just bought one?
@RainCountryHomestead 2 жыл бұрын
Several reasons: one being that I got tired of replacing them every year, am trying to get away as much as is possible from storing food in plastic, and also because those bags are not cheap
@jlmassey 2 жыл бұрын
Did you blanch the sweet potatoes? I saw that you didn't on the potatoes..
@RainCountryHomestead 2 жыл бұрын
No, I did not
@jlmassey 2 жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead awesome it will save me a step of work 😃
@nancykeyser-miller7685 3 жыл бұрын
My understanding is you aren't supposed to stack canned foods. I noticed that you have something between your jars. What is it? I'd really like to be able to stack my jars. Thank you very much!💜
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
You can stack if you do it right: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r9-opcqgnqqVh6M.html
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Also, check out this link from the National Center for Home Food Preservation (side note: no one really seems to know where the jar stacking taboo even came from): nchfp.uga.edu/how/store/store_home_canned.html
@nancykeyser-miller7685 3 жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead thank you x 2
@lindachandler2293 3 жыл бұрын
Chicken!
@grsartofworship4352 3 жыл бұрын
What is your take on grinding the chicken and then dehydrate it?
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
That may work. Another mentioned grinding it AFTER it is dehydrated and using it as a powder. This would be a good idea and the more I think of it, the more I am liking the idea
@grsartofworship4352 3 жыл бұрын
Rain Country Yes, I would want the texture of the ground chicken. The powdered would turn out to be broth. Right?
@chefboyrdanbh 3 жыл бұрын
Why don't you like food saver?
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
I do not like a product that routinely stops working after only 2 years of use. All four of mine have bit the dust in that time. The last one I have still will vacuum jars but does not vacuum or seal bags.
@faithevrlasting 3 жыл бұрын
Why would you get rid of your food saver? We are eating meat 5 years old that tastes awesome that was food saver processed and then wrapped in white freezer paper.
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Why keep it if it does not work? I had thought I explained that in the video all of mine have worn out within two years. Well, except the very first one, that one actually lasted three years before I wore it out. Also, I am trying to get away from plastic as much as I am able, though it is not entirely feasible and now I am having to resort to ziplock and I am tired of paying good money for machines that do not last
@minihomesteadcooking 10 ай бұрын
My sweet potatoes are organic , washed but not " cured" what should i do??
@RainCountryHomestead 10 ай бұрын
I am not sure what you are asking me. Are you wanting ideas on how to preserve them aside from the canning?
@minihomesteadcooking 10 ай бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead I'm wondering how to make them taste food if they weren't cured to develop the sugars. Are they still healthy if not cured?
@RainCountryHomestead 10 ай бұрын
@@minihomesteadcooking Cured basically just means allowed to dry for a period of time before putting into cold storage as is. So yes, they are fine as is
@minihomesteadcooking 10 ай бұрын
Oh ok. I heard they need to be in 80 degree temp with high humidity to develop the sugars
@RainCountryHomestead 10 ай бұрын
@@minihomesteadcooking That may be, I do not grow sweet potatoes because they do not like our climate so I really cannot say what is best.
@deedeemat3991 3 жыл бұрын
Heidi can i ask you why you gladly gave up your food saver?
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Because it no longer works. I have been through four or five of them by now and am tired of them not working after only 2 years even after replacing gaskets and more
@heatherohio778 3 жыл бұрын
When you freeze jars why are they in jar diapers?
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
I was pretty sure I explained the flannel wraps in the above video, if I am wrong, you can go to this video where I know for certain I did: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/opySiNpn0KjRYZ8.html EDIT - So I did skim today's video and nope, I did not mention it, I often shoot and edit several videos in one day so I forget which one I talked about what! haha! Anyway, the link I gave you in this comment does explain it :)
@heatherohio778 3 жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead Hi! Love your channel 🙂 so the picture at 5.24 shows jars in the freezer with a cloth tied around then. Why are they in diapers. Thank you 🙂
@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Heather Ohio please see my reply above and the link I gave to a video where I explain it
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