*Slapping myself silly.* I can't believe I have never thought of leaving the plastic on the box. Awesome video. Thanks, Pam.

I lost my mother yrs ago, and never learned how to can, I had been praying about several things I feel I need to can for the future. Then I found you. Thank you for a great channel. I was really missing her, thank for your knowledge.

Pam and Jim, You gave me the courage to finally purchase a pressure canner! I followed your instructions for canning hamburger, cold packed beef, and Russet potatoes! I feel much better knowing that I have food in storage for my family, especially with all of the supply chain issues that are currently plaguing our beautiful country.

One more thing, I am teaching a little girl from my church how to sew and cook and preserve food she is homeschooled. I am going to teach her this recipe. Thank you so much for everything that you do. You are inspiring me to share more of my knowledge with teachable children and young women.

I just wanted to, thank you. Because of your videos, I have found the confidence to start canning. It has changed our lives. I just wanted to thank you.

Miss Pam, LOVED your video going from opening the new jars, washing them, preparing the jars for filling, all the way to the canning of the jars. And showing siphoning (even for an experienced canner). And then to show foods you can make with your finished canned product!!! EXCELLENT job!!!

This was absolutely needed! I purchased a canning book, have watched countless videos and even pressure canned some green beans. But I didn't feel confident. I've water bath canned a handful of times and had no problem with that (in general). But there is this mystique around pressure canning that I can't quite explain. I'm a Gen X'er (46 years old), and the art of canning was not something I saw growing up. I know that my grandmothers canned, but it was well before I was born. I have one remaining grandparent and at 97, she is doing amazing but not doing things like this anymore. For the last 20 years, I've grown small gardens, but never gave food preservation much thought. I basically grew enough for fresh summer eating, shared the rest with friends and family and went back to the grocery store in the winter. I know so silly🤦🏽‍♀️. But about 8 years ago I started to have more of a preparedness mindset, but that still didn't include pressure canning. Fast forward to last summer. I decided that I really needed to learn this skill and not be afraid of it. I have an undergraduate degree in biology and I get the science, but alas... I bought the pressure canner and did not use it last summer 😔. So this summer I FINALLY tried. And guess what...the house is still standing and we still have a roof😆! But the way you explained everything in this video has given me a renewed sense that I can do this! I will pressure can something else before this week is finished. Thank you Ms. Pam, for the instruction, sound advice and encouragement. I appreciate you.

Glad you took on “that woman with a gadget” and made it yours! 😂

I appreciate that you take the time to give very thorough information. And not waste time showing slicing food. If your viewers are wanting to get into pressure canning, pretty sure they know how to cut a carrot. 🙂 I love how so many KZfaq channels are so much better at creating content than t.v. networks.

I have become a couch potato! All I want to do is watch your wonderful videos! You are such a beautiful person and such an excellent speaker and teacher! So enjoyable and comforting to watch your videos. God bless you both for teaching us these important skills. You are both experts!!!!!! Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for demonstrating real safe canning techniques. There are so any new canners in the last two years who need this information, but are being exposed to "But my granny did it this way 50 years ago!" videos on the internet when they need "Just the facts, M'am." Just a small suggestion: I typed up a step-by-step list for using the canner & laminated it. I keep it in my canner & hang it on the fridge whenever I can, as a quick review. Yes, sometimes you forget to put the rack in the bottom & need a reminder. (The bottles can break if you do that. Don't ask me how I know.)

I love watching the show! You have inspired me at 81 to enter the world of canning. I will be canning meat to be sure I have food for my 5 pets with the anticipated food shortages. I have learned so much from you and sincerely thank you for all the education you provide your audience. Blessings. 🌸💐🌺

This my Hubby’s favorite meal in a jar. So versatile- he prefers it over cooked wide noodles. Thanks for showing this so completely.

Thank you, we are brand new at canning over here. These videos are so incredibly helpful in learning safe canning methods...priceless.

We love you too!! Thank you for recognizing your followers in beginning of video. You are such a classy lady. Be sure and thank Jim for all he does!

Thank you Pam!! I’m very grateful for your videos, they’ve helped me immensely!! Because of you, I overcame my extreme fear of pressure canning!! (I’ll explain below) …. I’ve now canned meatballs, ground beef, chicken, escabeche (pickled jalapeño mix) beef broth and also pickled cabbage and I’m having such fun!! I’m still a little worried that I’m not doing something right, but I’m getting more confident with every batch! The following story, I have heard thousands of times….word for word, while growing up. Mostly grandma would talk about it during canning season, every year…but sometimes on the anniversary of it happening as well….This was very traumatic for my grandma and I’m sure it helped her to talk about it, even many years later…. In 1937, my grandma and grandpa lived in Colorado Springs…at that time my grandma was a newlywed and pregnant with my mom, her neighbor (and my grands best friend) gave my grandma a quart sized jar of tomato sauce (that her best friend had just canned, a few weeks before)…my grandma was so excited to make my grandpa “cold spaghetti” but pregnancy hormones took over and she accidentally fell asleep on the couch! She was so tired she slept until the next morning and my grandpa covered her up with a blanket and let her sleep… When my grandma woke up, she realized there was a bunch of cars and noise at the neighbors house (her best friends house)…. She walked outside and heard a woman crying loudly….. when she reached her best friends house ….. her friends mom ran over to my grandma …. She was hysterical…. She said “oh Marie, they’ve all died, they’re gone! In their beds! They’re all gone!!” ….. my grandma was speechless and heartbroken…. No one knew what happened… They found out a few weeks later, the entire family, even the children…. Died in their beds from botulism…. It was the tomato sauce, the very same one she had given my grandma as a gift…. My grandma was convinced that her nap saved her and my grandpas lives….. if it weren’t for her nap, she would of made them cold spaghetti out of the sauce…. It was very hot out and my grandma would of likely just poured the sauce over the noodles without heating it…(a common dish back then) So ………that’s why I’ve always had a terrible fear of canning…. Until the end of my grandmas life, she would never can tomatoes…. Which of course was an understandable fear given the situation …which got passed down to me … so that fueled my fear, which is why I didn’t have the confidence to start canning until recently, at age 51… Anyway…. That was my grandmas tragic food poisoning story … when I was little, the first time she told me that story…. I wouldn’t eat anything with a tomato sauce in it, for more than a year…. It terrified me.. Blessings to everyone!! ❤️💕🙏 Thanks again Pam ❤️

I usually do not comment but I feel the need to thank you for this wonderful video for beginners. From start to finish plus what you can do with the things you canned. Also the importance of cleaning the rims of the jars with vinegar especially when you're dealing with greasy food items. Great great video. I hope you get a lot of newbies following this. You explained it so well.

I already know how to can but you were very thorough in your explanation. I'm interested in more ideas for meals in a jar. Glad you'll be doing more.

That was a great canning video! Very detailed and precise in every aspect. That is a lot of hard work filming and explaining everything while you are canning and baking and cooking. Thank you for all the hard work and contributing so much to the preparedness community.

I love you have added “that woman with a gadget”. 😉

I’ve been watching a lot of your videos. I haven’t stop to thank you for your research and in-depth hard work. I’m truly enjoying your videos. Keep up the great work.

Thank you... again! I would love to also see more meals in a jar. That and just meat are going to be my main focus for awhile!

Okay that answered a question that's been bothering me. You said," the toxin is not the same as the spores. The toxin can be destroyed by boiling for 10 minutes." I have heard people say if there was any doubt at all about the canned food to go ahead and boil it 10 minutes as long as you know you had originally processed the food properly. And for the life of me I could not figure out why boiling it for 10 minutes was acceptable but we had to pressure can it at 240 degrees for so much of a longer time period Now I understand the difference between the spores and the toxins and how they can be destroyed by heat . Thank you!

You really go the extra mile. Not only did you show every step of the canning process, with plenty of education thrown in, but then you made not one, but TWO meals with the food you canned. Thank you! I learned so much!! I can't understand how you don't have a million subscribers. ~ Lisa Edited to say that I want to include your sweet husband, Jim, in my comment. If he weren't manning the camera, we wouldn't have these wonderful videos. Thank you, Jim!

Enjoyed this video. My sis just surprised me it’s a large pressure canner to start canning meat and dinners. This has eased my fear, I’m a brand new canner.

Thank you so much! I have canned for years and love the "nuggets" of info I'm gleaning from your videos. Also really like your outdoor canning area.

I forgot to thank you for the tip of leaving the plastic on the box for added protection. Great idea & will do.

I am watching you from Greece , you are the best home prepping teacher ! God bless you !

You really are a gifted teacher and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this video. I’m about to start canning with a pressure canner for the first time and I’m feeling a bit nervous about it so this video is exactly what I needed to get me started. Much gratitude.

I also like the plastic to remain on the top (by cutting the plastic around the rim of the box but leaving one edge intact. That keeps the dust off the tops pretty well.

Thanks for pointing out the rubber safety plug and the steam vent to newer canners. And, the lid is not going to fly off once the lid lock has risen. Presto built in a lot of safety features. We just need to read the directions and follow them. ("That woman with a gadget." Own it, girl!)

You make it look so simple. Pressure canning intimidates me.

Thank you for starting with the basics, that so many of us need. And thank you for explaining the reasoning behind what you’re doing!

I re-watch your video's over and over again Pam, and I always hear and see something I missed in the first. Repetition is how I learn. At my age I've figured that out along time ago. (dyslexic). Anyways, I made so many Amish Canned Chicken (which is delish btw) and I'm going to make this tonight after work. Your my teacher Pam. Thank you again for reminding me siphoning happens and it's ok, as long as theirs some liquid left in jars. I'm getting better at that as I'm progressing. Thank you again for all you and Jim do...😄

I like that you do things by the numbers. Thanks camera person for slowly moving in and out :}

Pam thanks so much for the refresher on canning. I have been canning for a number of years and trying to teach my wife about canning. It’s amazing how many details I overlooked or became lackadaisical about. If I may point something out to you. You might want to mention about washing your hands between handling chicken and your spice containers. I forgot to mention I really appreciate that you give examples of meals you make with your canned goods.

Ohhh this is just what I wanted to see. My store has chicken on sale today and I wanted to can it. This is perfect. Thank you Pam. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you and the knowledge you pass on. This is only my second year of canning and I have learned more from you than any book or other person. You have made this a wonderful adventure for me. Oh and thank Jim for his great filming.

Thank you for your educational videos. I feel the same as Desiree, I find canning easier watching your videos and very confidence building.

Thank you Miss Pam, I have watched, learned and tried 3 of your recipes so far. also instructions on how to raw pack meat. I have only had my pressure canner about a week. I will be doing this one in the next day or so. Such a good feeling to know I have meals in a jar for convenience and food storage. Again I want to say thanks for your detailed instruction and the technical information you give us! I trust what I learn from you!

Canning makes my heart sing. Your channel is fantastic! Glad to have found you.

Thanks so much! I was a bit of afraid to use my pressure canner because I saw a pressure cooker blow up at my Aunt's house many years ago, it flew thrthe air, landed on the kitchen floor and kept going about 25 feet. You have made me feel so confident now! I'm over 60 and never pressure canned; hot water bath, but never pressure. Thank you so very much! Yay! I'm happy😊

I keep my boxes too, but never thought about the plastic. Great tip! Thanks.

Brilliant video. Thank you so much for showing the whole process, from canning, to serving.. As a Newbie to pressure canning, this is exactly what I want to see…. I have had my pressure canner for 12 months, and am still to use it for the first time. I am almost over my fear of poisoning my entire family-YOU have given me the confidence and knowledge to do that, so a huge thank you for that. I also love the idea of having ready made meals sitting on the shelf, and would really like to see more of those. Thanks again to both of you for all you do

Loved this video. You and Jim are treasures. Thank you for all you do.

I can't tell you enough how I appreciate your clear precise directions. THANK you.

Hi, just wanted to let you know, Presto now makes a stainless clad bottom canner for induction stove tops!👍👏 ty for sharing your knowledge and insight🤗

I appreciate your detailed explanation of EVERY STEP in your process. Whenever I think I might have a question, you ALWAYS answer it. Thank you so much. Love watching your videos.

So glad you are sharing all your canning expertice with us. My husband and I both watch and have learned so much. Both retired and have a big garden. Many thanks! NE Ohio

This is a GREAT refresher and full step by step! So inspired! (also watched your lemon powder recipie and am SO happy to know about the pectin!!! I couldnt figure out why my gran used to drop the whole peel into her pear sauce!!! I learn so much from your videos, you are a blessing and a wonderful addition to my kitchen!)

Thank you so much for your clear and well presented information. I'm always learning from you.

I love your "about ½ a teaspoon of salt" measuring palm !👩‍🍳

Thank you so very much. You are a great teacher! You make it simple and easy to understand. I canned with my Mom as a teenager, but never really learned how to do it myself. I am now 62 and retired and finally learning how. Having a lot of fun!

Love, love, love all your videos and I find myself watching them over and over. Each time I learn something new! This start to finish video will be a blessing to all the new canners out there. Thank you!

I love the food in jars recipes you have. Hope you do more. Thank you

I love your videos! This one was especially fabulous!! Thank you ❤️.

I’ve been canning for about six years now. I wish you were doing this video back then. The new canners are lucky to have you. ♥️

I learned to can from my mother but haven’t canned since she passed but after a hurricane took out my freezers and power I have decided to go a different route in preserving food. Canning and Dehydrating is my way now. It’s fun, satisfying. I’m happy you show us recipes to use our canned foods. That is a special for me. Thank you. Please keep doing that for us. I love that .

This was a great video! Thank you so much for sharing another easy and delicious meal in a jar recipe. We appreciate all of Jim's hard work, too.

Thank you Mrs. Pam for this video! It was exactly what I was looking for!!

Food looks so nice, thank you for talking us through the process xx

Thank you so much for this video. I am new to canning and I have been binge watching all of your videos! Blessings from Canada! 🇨🇦

Thank you for this video and for all of the other videos you have created that share your wealth of knowledge! It is greatly appreciated!

I’m going to try this awesome looking recipe, thank you so much!

I love your start to finish and how to use the product in a meal. Great video!

This video was awesome! You are such a good teacher! Thanks for sharing!!

Marvelous video! I'll be making this very soon. Love that you showed us how to use the chicken mix for our meals.

I sure appreciate when you add the recipe and instructions. Thank you so much for doing all of this

Love it. You just improved my pressure canning skills immensely.

Those safety precautions re: canning meats, are extremely important. Home canning is not as prevalent as it used to be, so I think a lot of people have forgotten the dangers of improperly canned foods. Before I retired, I covered a co-worker's shift for almost a year, while he stayed with his teenage daughter. She was stricken with botulism after eating home-canned meat. She was paralyzed for months, had to breath through a tracheotomy. Even after she was able to come off the breathing apparatus, it took months of physical therapy for her to become strong enough to come home, and my co-worker then had to stay with her as she could not be by herself for extended periods of time. I felt so awful for him, as well as his daughter, as his feeling of guilt had to be terrible to endure. I gave the man immense kudos for being a good single-parent to his children after his wife passed, and he put so much effort into teaching his children some of the older ways of doing things. So, when the FDA recommends a certain procedure for canning foods, there is usually a good reason. But, when done correctly, as you show here, it is completely safe--and delicious! What a great and versatile recipe!

Perfect Red! Yummy! I haven’t fixed dumplings in years. They are on the meal plan now💕

I really enjoy your videos. I've stolen the "kill zone" explanation when explaining pressure canning to interested parties!

Oh this is so completely brilliant. Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for taking me through canning a chicken dinner. I feel confident enough to try it now.

Wow! What an awesome beginner's tutorial ☺️ Wishing we had had this for my first time canning. Subscribed!!

What a PERFECT video! Excellent, complete, and well explained. Thank you!

love this your a pure soul, aways great video.

Love the addition to your name. Wonderful video, love jar recipe and uses. You're terrific and so much appreciated here, as well as your hubby who is a tremendous help.

Well I love this process to pack raw then can. I created a hot pack mix then canned and the poor mix was over cooked and looks tired. My next batch I will follow your instructions. Thank you for the support you give us via the video tutorials.

Thank you for your instructional videos! They are so easy to follow.

You do such a good job of explaining things. Thank you.

Great video! Something that no one on KZfaq talks about is the sealing ring on the lid of the pressure canner. How can you tell when it needs to be replaced. You used to be able to buy them at hardware stores, but I think the internet is the likely location, now. Those who are new to canning may not know how to shop for a replacement ring, particularly if the canner was purchased used. Also for those purchasing used canners, the internet is a good place to get a canner manual. Some sites have PDF copies that can be downloaded for free.

Your timing is great. I just decided a couple weeks ago to start canning. In my area the jars are easy to get at reasonable prices. I think between $14-$17 depending on the size & brand. Lids can't be found though.

Ty so much for this video. This will be my next canning meal.

I just love you! So glad I came across your page. Have done many of your meals and my pantry is growing! Thank you!

(1540) I chop my 1/2 cup of vegies, weigh it & multiply, rather than measure over & over again. OR, use a 8 C. measuring bowl to measure what I will need.

Love this video. Even though i have been canning a long time, i still love watching canning videos., besides sometimes we get sloppy or lax in our techniques over the years. This is such a good recipe. I grew up with dumplings just like these and still make them. anyways great video Pam and Jim.

Incredibly easy. Thank you Rose!

Watch this video a couple of times just to make sure you remember everything. Start slow and then work up. Don’t overburden your mind with all you’ve learned. I am thrilled to watch all her videos. Learned much.

Thank you for all the videos! I would love a lesson on using the Weck jars. How am I sure they sealed? Because of the shortages I also have tattler lids but threw in a few Weck just for good measure. Thank you also for the science, I am seeing a lot of not understanding and I pass along all I know because a risk is a risk no matter how small.

Hi! Love your show. Will you show us how to pressure can raw pack chicken in half gallon jars? I haven't seen this in any book I have purchased. I hope it's possible and safe to do. Thanks!

I so appreciate you. Thank you for all the knowledge you are sharing.

You are awesome. Thank you for the 101 and all the info in your videos

I would love to do this. I have the electric Presto Precise Digital canner. Can I do this recipe with this canner?

PLEASE, PLEASE, please with sugar on top do canning of different types of seafood, calamari, mussels, etc... thank you!

I am a new canner too, and one thing that has REALLY helped me is having a canning buddy. We help each other with info and equipment, and support and friendship :) God is so good. Thank you and God bless you :)

Thanks for this. I'm fairly new to canning also and I appreciate seeing how to make different meals like this. You are just amazing.

I can't get lids here in Michigan either. Plenty of jars though, and I'm thankful, and that's what I've been buying when I want to can. I bought fake Ball lids last year from Amazon, made in China, they went right back. I have a set of Tattlers but I haven't had the courage to try them yet. Love your dedication to sanitizing and doing things the correct way. How long does it take your canner to start shooting steam out? That is the most difficult part for me. Good video.

Lol I noticed the name change! Embrace the haters lol

I love your videos I learn a lot I have been canning for years still learning Thank you for taking time to make these videos great job

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge❤