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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
@stephendouglas63285 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. 👍
@OffgridwithJayandJen5 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.
@olledahlquist3784 Жыл бұрын
Tell me where you live and store the maple suryp... ;-) PS. I live in Sweden.
@OffgridwithJayandJen Жыл бұрын
Lol......might be cheaper to go to the grocery store, lol. Thanks for the laugh
@olledahlquist3784 Жыл бұрын
@@OffgridwithJayandJen I guess you're right. Here 8.8 oz costs 5.50 USD (250 g - 55 SEK)..