Spring Time Off Grid | Making Maple Syrup Start to Finish

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Spring Time Off Grid | Making Maple Syrup Start to Finish

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Off Grid with Jay and Jen

Күн бұрын

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@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

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@timclark7507 Жыл бұрын

My grandfather used to make maple syrup on a commercial scale. His set up was not much different than yours. He had a holding tank for the sap that gravity fed the arch. Also used a snowmobile with a sled to collect sap or a tractor with a 55 gallon barrel strapped to the front. He usually produced 175 to 100 gallons a season. Seeing you lug buckets around and spit wood brought back memories.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

I could see growing into a larger scale operation for sure......love it. Glad you enjoyed the video Tim

@MILife45 Жыл бұрын

We'll be back up there soon lol we can't wait to be there full time 😄 so glad you have the syrup 😊 😀

@randyjohnston4023 Жыл бұрын

Great episode! Maple syrup turned out great. Miss not seeing Jen in the show.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy.....Jen is back now, so no worries 👍

@brendahogue5487 Жыл бұрын

May the Lord bless and protect you and Jen

@paulpuckerinGM Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy what a peaceful, calm way to interact with Mother Nature. James Taylor makes syrup on his place in Maine too. It’s like therapy to watch the process. Be well and stay safe. Puck.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy....I am glad I can share the moments with you all. 😊

@paulpjy4996 Жыл бұрын

Great job Jay, thanks for another great Video. Enjoy watching especially now making the awesome Michigan Maple Syrup.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul

@jboog1971 Жыл бұрын

SWEET!!! Man that looks like fun , seems the trees are producing great

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! this week it is going to be a crazy week for sapping.....it might kill, me, LOL

@stephendouglas6328 5 ай бұрын

Here's an idea: set the boiler up down at camp, invest in about a mile of plastic tubing and an additional food grade IBC tote, and run the tubes directly from your taps down hill to the tote and sit back while you watch it fill up. Then it's an easy task to pull from the tote and feed the boiler. If you end up doing this I claim 1% ownership stake in the J&J OG Maple Syrup Co. 👍

@OffgridwithJayandJen 5 ай бұрын

Lol.....great minds think alike my friend. Long term goals man. 👍

@lisarmurphy Жыл бұрын

You made it look so easy! Great job👍

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa.....it is a lot of work.....but I really enjoy it.

@bobbycampbell9529 Жыл бұрын

That looks so good. Jay you scared me to death carrying those buckets on those snow covered hills without a lid. Looking good SEMPER FI

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Ya, I was tip toeing. I took a spill or two off camera. The sap was the least of my worry afterwards, lol. But I'm good.

@elvacartwightneesites Жыл бұрын

Wow, all that you got to go through to make a batch but oh what a nice batch 8 jars is not bad...awesome well done 😊😊❤

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Thanks Elva

@nourltuber Жыл бұрын

🍁🫙🫙🫙🫙🫙🫙🫙🫙🥞🥞🥞 Mmm, Mmm, GOOD! Keeping yourself pretty busy and having fun stocking up the Homestead! I saw how you slipped in one of Jen's teeth Smile! You really must be missing her! I don't blame you, I would to! See y'all next week, JB 🐾🐕🐕

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

@SunraeSkatimunggr Жыл бұрын

That was cute, the selfie with your maple syrup.

@suepeterson5675 Жыл бұрын

Very nice first harvest of the season. Yummm!

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you

@nancyholston6746 Жыл бұрын

I bet it will be delicious!😋

@lcook0825 Жыл бұрын

Great video Jay. Thanks.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@mariemcgillen7401 Жыл бұрын

geesh Jay that could double for a kiln, or a still if you wanted . Pretty fancy.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

I am really liking it too. I'm thinking it will be part of the new outdoor kitchen. Fire grill, pizza oven and boiler all in one. Good idea?

@SJC49 Жыл бұрын

Cheers from Ontario 🇨🇦 Maple Syrup looks yummy!

@GrampiesWorkshop Жыл бұрын

How's she goin'? Very nice Jay!! Nothing nicer than Maple syrup and to think 8 hours or so ago it was in a tree!! You have a nice evaporator set up there. Enjoy!! Take care!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Thanks Buddy, If you are skipping your season this year at least you get to hang out with me while we hang out, LOL. I do like the satisfaction of that. A Close second is eating a fresh fish dinner.....fresh as in......swimming hours ago. LOL

@jimdelong949 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jay Nothing like pure maple syrup. Especially if it's from your own property. This looked faster than last time. Something is missing on this video. Oh, it's Jen. Hope she's doing okay. Can't wait to see her back. Even though you're doing great by yourself. Stay safe

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

It did go faster than last year. I miss Jen too

@pull-my-finger-1 Жыл бұрын

Cheers from BC Canada

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Cheers my friend

@billg8677 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating for me. Quite a process and enjoyable to learn. Thanks. May Peace Health and Happiness follow you and yours

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Bill

@believeliveloveandlaugh3844 Жыл бұрын

Yummy, yummy! 😋

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

So good!

@markhenderson6198 Жыл бұрын

You are living Jay

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

I'm trying

@MelissaMalzahn Жыл бұрын

Cool Jay you got a gallon of syrup done. I remember grandma doing this at our cabin. Miss the 160 acres in Clare County Michigan. 😢.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Woot woot Melissa......sorry to make you home sick. Michigan is great, but the winters scare us all. Lol

@MelissaMalzahn Жыл бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen That's why I watch you both to remind me why I live in Arizona. 😂

@patriciamontague6035 Жыл бұрын

Looks good. 😀

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😋

@JLGWoodscapes Жыл бұрын

That’s a pretty good haul & looks delicious!!! We agree “buy dirt”! Fun video but we miss Jen😢

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@gailbrault9251 Жыл бұрын

Good job, Jay!

@valeriebostick1913 Жыл бұрын

Great job Jay 👍

@wadeprior5203 Жыл бұрын

Hey good afternoon you guys what she marries making today making syrup alright well I guess have a great day and keep up the good work🎉❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@cindyfeh Жыл бұрын

REWARDS......lots of hard work......lots of bounty......nice batch of early season golden ...... I like the golden it usually has a more delicate flavor......how does yours taste?

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

It was really good....really 👍

@nextbanker9538 Жыл бұрын

First viewer love from India 🇮🇳

@Alltarious Жыл бұрын

you had me scratching my head at first saying wth is he doing work table what? then you slid it over and every internet meme of OOOOOOOOOOO flashed through my brain. Good job my guy I like it and it will no doubt work well!

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

I bought it with that set up....didn't think I would need it, but it was very handy

@timmymendenhall1275 Жыл бұрын

Let the ads play viewers. Helps the channel !!!! 😁😁👍

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Thanks Timmy....it means a lot.

@timmymendenhall1275 Жыл бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen Welcome. You guys are doing good !

@sshaw9046 Жыл бұрын

👍

@bjornsoderlund8123 Жыл бұрын

Best wishes mr good work

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Many many thanks

@laruedouglas7972 Жыл бұрын

By time sap season is over you are going to have quite a bit maple syrup 🥰.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Oh ya.....and I have a good reason to get back outside, lol

@BS.-.- Жыл бұрын

You dont collect into a big container then wait for the tree buckets to also be full to boil?

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Maybe next year.....this works good for me because it is a full day work, but not overwhelming. And the weather has been back and forth so it only runs for a day or two then stops.....then back on again a few days later. Weather being stubborn this year, lol

@mikemckinley1031 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Maple syrup yummy I don’t understand why you put water first. Where is your wife Jen and the dogs I miss them.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, I just used that water to clean the pan, I dumped it, but forgot to show it. Jen will be back soon...she was downstate to get some products for the cabin.

@mikemckinley1031 Жыл бұрын

It seems like you put a lot of videos out in the last two weeks love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦😎

@kristingrounds4163 Жыл бұрын

Why did you add snow to the boiler at first was that to clean it? when you fist started....also will you continue to collect and make more!! love maple season!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Yes the pan was dusty, so I filled it to give it a scrubbing. Then dumped the water.....forgot to show that. Sorry. Ya it is a great time of year....woot woot Kristin

@kristingrounds4163 Жыл бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen that’s what I figured but just wanted to double check because I have never done that….. do you ever save sap to just drink

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

@@kristingrounds4163 I know people do and have, but not I, lol

@AngelBluff Жыл бұрын

Looks like your yield is a 10-1 ratio?? IF it did my math right. 10 gallons of sap = 1gallon of syrup??? Is that about right? Cool video. I've never sat and watched anyone form start to finish in the process

@johnemery9634 Жыл бұрын

I've heard it's 40 sap to 1 gallon but don't know for sure

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

The ratio was more like 40 or 50 to one......i left out a lot of buckets going into the boiler. Lol

@kathystafford6668 Жыл бұрын

That's awesome ,how much syrup did you start out with ? (before it was boiled down?)

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

My best guess is 35 gallons of sap.

@canajian Жыл бұрын

👋😎👍

@morgansword Жыл бұрын

Life on lifes terms or taking control of how much fun your having... so Jen is in the hospital having a baby?? I jokes, she is teaching school as I figure, so enjoy the home cooked meals.. can't go wrong with stir fry as long as ya don't fall asleep like I do and cremate the grub.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

Good ole Jen was downstate for the week, She had a crazy week and left me at the Cabin alone..

@campbelleoffgrid Жыл бұрын

Almost looks like you know what your doing Jay...how much wood do you go through in an average season of maple syrup?

@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын

You know what......I used a TON of wood last year....but this new boiler is working great. My most recent batch I boiled for 6-7 hours, boiling down 40-50 gallons of sap, and only used a third of a face cord of wood. Maybe less.