Canning Carrots | Raw Pack | GOOD BEGINNER CANNING PROJECT

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Жыл бұрын

Canning carrots is one of the easiest foods to preserve. This is a good beginner canning project. We use canned carrots in a variety of ways (soups, mashed up in carrot cake, by themselves, with a roast and potatoes, or just to sneak into other dishes when you're trying to incorporate more vegetables. Fill your pantry shelves with shelf-stable foods!
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Our canning process meets modern recommended methods. Check out this website, healthycanning.com, for more information.
Altitude Adjustments for Pressure Canning:
0 to 1,000 feet, 10 lbs of pressure.
1,001 to 2,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure.
2,001 to 4,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure.
4,001 to 6,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure.
6,001 to 8,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure.
8,001 to 10,000 feet, 15 lbs of pressure.
FAQ: What is the shelf-life of home-canned goods?
As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no evident content spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, malodorous, or any other obvious signs), they are good for many months or years. "Looks good, smells good, is good". We have eaten our home-canned foods that are upwards of 10 years old from the original processing date. When in doubt, throw it out.
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Our portable burner is made by Cadco/Broil King, a solid cast burner in stainless housing. Model PCR-1S, 1500 watts, commercial cooking appliance. Purchased from Amazon.
Why we store our home canned goods without the bands/rings on the jars:
1. The rings are designed to keep the lid on during the processing and cooling phases of canning. Beyond that, they serve no purpose. The lids/seals are held on by suction, not the bands/rings.
2. If the bands/rings are left on the jars, this could result in a false seal, causing the contents to spoil.
3. Bands/rings eventually rust if left on the jars, making them quite difficult to remove.
4. It's a proper technique and a safety issue.

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@Wolfboy183 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting. A simple instruction video where you showed everything, and no hours of talking heads saying a bunch of mumbo jumbo. Subscribed.

@shaylasmith3935 7 ай бұрын

I have watched seven videos about canning 🥕 carrots. Yours is my favorite by far! Thanks so much!

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 7 ай бұрын

We appreciate your feedback, thank you! We wish you many blessings and good health in this coming year.

@Gwenlj Жыл бұрын

Straight and to the point . They look delicious 😋 Thank you 🙏🏻 🥕❤️

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and thank you for your kindness.

@citylotgardening6171 8 ай бұрын

Great video straight to the point thanks for sharing 👍

@ldrjohnson6705 9 ай бұрын

loved the video

@Wmnhntr Жыл бұрын

Nicely done and easy to follow your directions. Thank you.

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

We appreciate your feedback. We wish you well in the days ahead!

@Jennifers_Channel Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this. I'm so intimated but I said this year I'm going to learn how. ❤

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Let us know how we can help you succeed. Don’t let it intimidate you, it’s not rocket science, lol.

@DyingcrowdLC 11 ай бұрын

What a fantastic video you were wonderful in the description of details I’m not scared to use my pressure canner for my first time

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! We appreciate you letting us know. Blessings to you!

@ElizabethElias321 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. I'm hoping to can carrots as well, I love canning

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

@lindaramey1550 Жыл бұрын

Those look so good and you made it look easy. I’m gonna give it a try 🤗

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

The most time consuming step of it all is chopping the carrots. It’s really pretty easy. Thanks for watching!

@brendakauffman2222 9 ай бұрын

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Looks lovely. I like to cut mine smaller particularly if the carrots are big. I like to cut them in 4's and more fit in the jars. It does take more upfront time, but they are the prefect size for stews and dishes.

@Chanchitasa 10 ай бұрын

I am terrified to try pressure canning. But this video is so exact and simple to follow that I am thinking of giving it a try. Thank u!

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 10 ай бұрын

Don’t let pressure canning cause you fear, it’s nothing to be afraid of. Understanding your pressure canner and the fundamental function of it is step one. The rest is easy. Let us know how we can help. Happy Canning!

@ashleym.6230 3 ай бұрын

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving im personally scared of eating things I've canned 6 months ago and then get sick! i have 4 pressure canned mixed veggies and 2 pints of carrots. Nervous of a false seal, but i did the spoon tap test and i can pick them up by the top, also theres no popping. AND IM STILL nervous lol

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 3 ай бұрын

@@ashleym.6230 we routinely eat our canned product that’s well over 6 months. Sometimes years depending on what it is. We would not be scared based on what you describe. Typically is something is bad your nose will tell you as well as it looking bad. It’s something you will continue to learn and build confidence with. Let us know if you have any questions we can help with. Blessings!

@Sevenarrowsacademy Жыл бұрын

I was just given several pounds of carrots. I will be canning them tomorrow

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

That’s great!

@paparomesoutdoors711 Жыл бұрын

Such an excellent video well done

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@vickycamarena4697 Жыл бұрын

I have only done water bath canning. I am so intimidated to use pressure canner. You have given me optimisms about pressure canning. You made it look so easy.

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

Don’t be intimidated, it’s really pretty easy. Give it a try to boost your confidence!

@darlenesmith1605 Жыл бұрын

I was also terrified of the pressure canning, but took the plunge last yr. Not as scarry as you imagine in ur mind, amd so easy. Just pay attention to what ur doing and follow the directions and you will do fine.

@mioaran1131 Жыл бұрын

👍

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kathyzdrill7300 7 ай бұрын

Hi there! Love your videos. I was wondering if you do potatoes the same way...meaning, do you raw pack potatoes and process with cold jars/water, etc? I have about 30 pounds of potatoes I want to put away and have never done them before. Thanks!

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 7 ай бұрын

Hello! We do can potatoes but it’s a slightly different approach. Unfortunately we don’t have a video on canning potatoes (yet) but here is a nice short and sweet video of the exact process that we do. This won’t lead you astray! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdOWiNufv9ScoaM.htmlsi=wzIiI3kfei1hHxIa Blessings to you and your family!

@trevor5290 25 күн бұрын

Will this work for baked carrots when they come out of the jars or are they too soft? Thanks. Great video.

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 25 күн бұрын

The canned carrots are soft (and obviously already cooked), but not mushy. I cut ours on the chunky side for this purpose. I would drain the canned carrots, place in a baking dish, spray with avocado oil, season to your liking, and bake to heat through. The least amount of handling will be optimal. Never know until you try it!

@trevor5290 25 күн бұрын

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving great info, thank you! I like to bake with olive oil, maple syrup, s&p and parsley. This should work if they are cut chunkier. Thanks again.

@samantaneverson2072 Жыл бұрын

Was it plain water you put into the jars. I don't have a pressure canner how long could I boil it for

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

I used our private well water, straight from the tap, (plain water) in each jar. If you have municipal water, use filtered water as the treatments used in that water can cause problems with canning. As for canning carrots and other low acid foods, pressure canning is required. Water bath canning is not recommended for low acid foods, it’s only used for high acid foods. Check into an affordable pressure canner, such as Presto brand, if this is something that you are considering.

@tammygrossman635 Жыл бұрын

could you please give me info on website where you bought the carrots

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

Azure Standard is where we purchase organic products from. They have drop points across the country, product is not delivered directly to your door. Check them out at azurestandard.com

@monicapatton2871 11 күн бұрын

So you leave the bands off? Have you ever had problems with carrot lids not popping?

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 11 күн бұрын

Why we store our home canned goods without the bands/rings on the jars: 1. The rings are designed to keep the lid on during the processing and cooling phases of canning. Beyond that, they serve no purpose. The lids/seals are held on by suction, not the bands/rings. 2. If the bands/rings are left on the jars, this could result in a false seal, causing the contents to spoil. 3. Bands/rings eventually rust if left on the jars, making them quite difficult to remove. 4. It's a proper technique and a safety issue.

@monicapatton2871 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for the response 😊 i am getting ready to can my first ever can of carrots this weekend. They're carrots i grew, so i really dont want to mess it up. @OutdoorsandCountryLiving

@Opinionteer Жыл бұрын

How long do they last on the shelf?

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

Hello there! FAQ: What is the shelf-life of home-canned goods? As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no evident content spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, malodorous, or any other obvious signs), they are good for many months or years. "Looks good, smells good, is good". We have eaten our home-canned foods that are upwards of 10 years old from the original processing date. But when in doubt, throw it out.

@hugmansgrill1077 Жыл бұрын

Are they mushy when done ?

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

No, fully cooked but not mushy. Just right!

@zippy2641 Жыл бұрын

When you mention that you wash the jars, and that carrots are a little sticky...I'm wondering why the outside of your jars are sticky? I've only canned meat before, but soiled jars usually means that the jar was overfilled, or there was siphoning. Neither being a desirable outcome. The National Center for Home Food Preservation says 1" headspace. Your jars were filled well beyond that. Would that not be the reason? In my experience and reading, you only want air to escape the lid, not the contents. Food under the lid can compromise the seal over time. They also say for raw pack, to use hot liquid. Not trying to be Mr Critical, but I'll be canning carrots for the first time here in a couple weeks, so I'm gathering information.

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

Hi there. You can leave more headspace if you want or need. Even with 1” of headspace you will sometimes get some content that comes out under the heat and pressure when canning. We always like to wash jars off so they are clean on the shelf. Coming from a long history of canning ourselves, parents and grandparents we tend to do what works for us and is proven success for our needs. There are lots of options out there in canning just as with anything. Lol. With raw pack you could use hot liquid but it will still have to be put in the canned, heat to build pressure and then process for the appropriate time. With cold pack we are heating everything together and it still has to get to temp/pressure for the processing time. Again, you can do hot if that’s what you prefer. We normally can venison, chicken, pork sausage and some beef with no issues at all. The great thing about canning is you have flexibility and choices. I’d say try your carrots with the 1” headspace and then do a jar with a different amount and see what you get. Do what you like and what you want. It’s a great option to have. 🙂 Good luck and let us know how you do. If any questions we can help with let us know. Blessings to you and yours.

@Drea_Maylenn Жыл бұрын

You're right. There's so many things about this video that are NOT safe canning advice. Sad, that there's so much of this out there.

@zippy2641 Жыл бұрын

@@Drea_Maylenn A lot of things people do in canning that is outside the parameters of what the experts advise, is not necessarily unsafe. It's just that the procedure, or item being canned, has never been tested in the lab...so they can't say "yes, this is safe". So, you take your chances. The issue with headspace I mentioned, is not a safety issue. It only effects the integrity of the seal. So nothing unsafe there.

@brendakauffman2222 9 ай бұрын

@@Drea_Maylenn Yes there are many video's out there because it is really safe, just not always according to the American canning guidelines. Many centuries and decades people canned like this, safely. If you aren't comfortable with it then by all means don't do it, but it doesn't mean it isn't safe or effective.

@doreenmeijer5455 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. But you didn't debubble.😮

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 11 ай бұрын

We typically don’t “de-bubble” larger food items (carrots, green beans, potatoes, squash, pickles, beets, etc.). The water or brine can typically get around these foods without the need to “de-bubble”. In all of our 27 years of home canning, we’ve never had issues by not doing so. Usually don’t have lid/seal failures unless it’s a faulty lid/seal. To each their own. Your kitchen, your rules. If there is an obvious gap in the food contents, then of course we will address that. We wish you many blessings!

@mommak8342 11 ай бұрын

How long do they store for?

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 11 ай бұрын

FAQ: What is the shelf-life of home-canned goods? As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no evident content spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, malodorous, or any other obvious signs), they are good for many months or years. "Looks good, smells good, is good". We have eaten our home-canned foods that are upwards of 10 years old from the original processing date. Obviously this isn’t ideal but does happen from time to time. When in doubt, throw it out.

@mommak8342 11 ай бұрын

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Thank you! Followed your video and was able to can 10 half quarts.

@TanjaMessing Жыл бұрын

Are these cooked through when opening? Do they taste like pickled carrots or just plain cooked carrots?

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

Yes they are cooked but not mushy. The carrots are plain, not pickled (hence canned in water, not vinegar). Side note: pickled items and other highly acidic foods are only water bath canned, not pressure canned (low acid foods). We appreciate you watching!

@sallykolinka1555 10 ай бұрын

I canned carrots last year. They were very mushy. I tossed them out. How can I have non mushy carrots

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 10 ай бұрын

Use regular sized carrots (not baby) and try cutting them in larger/wider slices. If using baby carrots, try leaving them whole. Canned carrots are soft once canned but shouldn’t be mushy. How long did they process in the pressure canner?

@sallykolinka1555 10 ай бұрын

Have you ever added Alum, like some do with pickles?

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 10 ай бұрын

@@sallykolinka1555 no, as we don’t want to consume aluminum.

@annewheadon7396 10 ай бұрын

why did you leave the peel on?

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 10 ай бұрын

We never peel carrots, personal preference. The skin holds many vitamins/minerals. These are organic carrots that weren’t grown with any chemicals.

@annewheadon7396 10 ай бұрын

ok Thanks , I peel mine but might leave them on when canning .@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving

@brendakauffman2222 9 ай бұрын

@@annewheadon7396 If you scrub them well and it wasn't exposed to chemicals then it's still ok.

@colinvoss8484 Жыл бұрын

I have found Azure is a rip off shop.

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Жыл бұрын

That’s unfortunate. We’ve never had any issues with the products or service.

@colinvoss8484 Жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving They are stealing you blind.

@Amanda-zd7ei Жыл бұрын

@@colinvoss8484 how so?

@brendakauffman2222 9 ай бұрын

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving I love azure standard. Gotten many good items at low cost and lovely.