Weekly Homestead Kitchen Work ~ Tallow, Honey, Salsa, and Lots of Pears

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2 жыл бұрын

This week in the kitchen we worked on:
Rendering Tallow
Canning Salsa
Filtering Honey
Freezing Zucchini
Rendering Beeswax
Canning Pears (Sauce, Slices, Pie Filling, and Butter)
and more!
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Peach Butter Recipe - approximately 20 pears, 4 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 cup orange juice. Process 10 minutes for pints.
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@natashaluckett Жыл бұрын

I came into 60 pounds of beef that had to be trimmed. I ended up with 6 pounds of beef fat. My first thought was I bet Jessica has a video about what to do with this fat! Thank you as always. You are always so informative.

@tammycarr9637 2 жыл бұрын

I found you last month during the challenge and I have to say, this is quickly becoming one of my absolute favorite channels! So inspiring! Thank you!

@ldg2655 2 жыл бұрын

Ditto for me!🤗

@FrozenViking110 2 жыл бұрын

And me!

@janetpaulsen195 2 жыл бұрын

Tammy Carr. Me too. She amazes me.

@cherylpresleigh6403 2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@bunnygaffney2765 2 жыл бұрын

@@cherylpresleigh6403 shes young but boy i had 5 kids when i was in my 30s. mine and my husband then had 3 . we did it.. but yep they had to help . Jessica can run circles around anyone i know.lol shes amazing.

@TFDchief-fk2sc 2 жыл бұрын

Your family is precious! I love seeing everyone working together. That’s how I grew up in the 60’s -70’s.

@mrstdh2458 2 жыл бұрын

You are a wonder woman! With all the work you do, you deserve a commercial kitchen, pantry and appliances! I hope you will be blessed with this one day.

@samanthabloggins1775 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you involve the children in the cooking process! What a beautiful way to learn how to cook!

@tonia.5861 2 жыл бұрын

I find your canning shelves to be so visually satisfying!! Very inspiring ❤️

@sharonbrown2352 2 жыл бұрын

Your children are learning valuable life skills with canning. I love your videos, they inspire me to do more.

@factsmatter4030 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are.. Priceless the info they are learning

@staceyjones3261 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching your family work and interact together. Thank you for sharing.

@justme2059 2 жыл бұрын

I understand Gracie’s struggles. I’m the only one in my family who is left handed. In school I was forced to use right handed scissors. My husband blessed me with a left handed rifle 5 years ago, boy that struggle to adapt to that took me a while 😂 Instead of yarn or rubber bands I take a band and screw on over top of coffee filter. Works very nice.

@laurenj.5312 2 жыл бұрын

I my left handed hubby said he feels your pain too!

@sandralobato7725 9 ай бұрын

*laughs! I am certainly not one of the watchers you mentioned once, that think your life is all work. But it is really cute and heartwarming to see you handle your kids! My goodness... You must be one of the most patient people on earth. I'm only just learning the works of parenting with one child, and I've got 'Character Growing-Pains'! *laughs!

@aramintaverwys1934 2 жыл бұрын

Love my Sundays with my Three Rivers Homestead!!! Hi Jessica and family! Sending lots of love and light!! God Bless!

@newt702 Жыл бұрын

I've learned so much from you Jessica!! Thank you so much for sharing bits of your life with us. You are making the world less wasteful and have shown me so many ways I can reduce garbage brought in at the store. Making my own sauerkraut tomorrow because of you!

@lizsalloom 2 жыл бұрын

I just thought to mention that I admire your daughter's carefulness when measuring table spoons and with the honey. I can see that she does not do things carelessly or waste. That is amazing self-discipline to see.

@dellcooper2796 Жыл бұрын

Love your posts! I thought I would mention what my daughter in law does with bat sized zucchini. She spiralizes it like you do. The she makes nests with it and puts them in the dehydrator. When done they are her gluten free ramen noodles. Thank you for all the inspiration you give to others!

@CarriesCulinaryCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Jessica I LOVE this video! Love seeing all the different things you do to give me ideas over my normal canning and preserving. I am currently doing my 6th roaster full of pasta sauce. I do a rotating canning schedule each year so I don’t have to do same things every year. Last year I canned salsa with the tomatoes enough for 2 years about 120 quarts/pints. So this year I doing sauce which includes spaghetti sauce and pizza sauce for 2 years. I always try adding something new and this year I added the peach preserves, jam and syrup. I didn’t have it in me to do the vinegar yet but I promise I will soon! Thank you again! I live in PA so we have the same climate so we are doing things the same time. I did do the august preserving challenge as well, except for the week hubby and I went away for our anniversary 💜. Keep up the amazing videos and don’t be afraid to make them longer 😂

@vancouvervixen4253 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea with the rotating schedule! I’m trying to get more in control of what o have stocked VS whatever I randomly decide to can so I’m going to use that idea!

@CarriesCulinaryCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

@@vancouvervixen4253 it works very well for me. May take a while til you get it right to last you but it worth it. Just think how much you use a week x 104 weeks. I do the same with green beans and carrots. Alternate every year. There are certain things you have to grow every year.so the more I can alternate the more variety I can grow each year

@lyndamadrid-miller695 2 жыл бұрын

Your such a great Mom and always busy canning

@loriajhar6855 2 жыл бұрын

John John is so handsome and loving! 😍

@elkedebuck4547 6 ай бұрын

❤ love your video's You are a great mom

@justastrawberrymonst 2 жыл бұрын

Pear compote was one of my favorite treats in the winter as a kid! Just an idea! 😋

@camerine2998 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is just the best. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share.

@kathleenworkman2575 2 жыл бұрын

Precious children and great food.

@hollihaislip9587 Жыл бұрын

Again, you amaze me! If there was an award for mothers that do all you do....You should win it! Your children are blessed to have you as a mother. Watching you makes me want to do it all over again with my two, who are 31 & 22. I wish I started watching you years ago!

@melodycapehartmedina2264 2 жыл бұрын

All your children are such wonderful helpers and today Gracie shined!! She is so much like her mom with a gentle spirit. The cake was beautiful and the party effect was perfect! I just know God looks down on you beaming with pride at how productive you are!! Blessings to all in your family and thank you for sharing!!

@bettylongshore9594 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you take things as they come...I'm sure you get upset at time, but you do not show it!!!!! Your videos are so much fun to watch and they are exactly what I need right now. I just survived 3+ weeks of covid and its a tough struggle to get my life back in order. Watching you and you family work together is so comforting!!!!

@moniquefuselier7711 2 жыл бұрын

I think I shall take a page from Adam's book and request BLTs for my birthday meal!

@JustBethTrying 2 жыл бұрын

That is what I requested for my BD this summer.

@iartistdotme 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE to watch these videos of everyday homemaking. So much to learn and honor the past hard work of my grandmothers.

@luannhouchin9528 2 жыл бұрын

My goodness! The amount of things you get done in a day is amazing! I truly hope your husband appreciates all you do for your family. God bless.

@glendaharding4884 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful collection of all your hard work behind you!!!

@ericaber9083 2 жыл бұрын

I also found y’all through the challenge. I’ve learned so much and especially enjoy the involvement of your precious children with everything.

@cherylpresleigh6403 2 жыл бұрын

I spent many years canning for my family but when I went back to work full time that was no longer something I could fit into my days. I’ve been feeling that call again the last few years and I feel so fortunate to have had a few fabulous channels land in my feed and yours is definitely one of them! My husband and I watched today’s together and we were discussing how although it’s a lot of work, you’ve shown it in such a way that one can see that it’s also doable. Gracie is a lovely help to you indeed. Bless you and your family.

@glendaharding4884 2 жыл бұрын

A belated Happy Birthday to Adam!

@carolwhisenhunt7504 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this so much. Love how you're teaching the children to help and learn things that will help them one day also. It was so sweet how John John came in for help. Happy birthday Adam. Be blessed. Thank you for these videos.

@tracyzabelle Жыл бұрын

So many hands to help

@kathyjones7853 2 жыл бұрын

To the little girl's you did a amazing job helping your mother. Love watching a family doing work together. God bless you all.

@TheEGA4421 Жыл бұрын

Pear butter 😋. Another use for pears! 🍐+🧈=pear butter 🤗

@elizaC3024 11 ай бұрын

Another fabulously informative video.

@mountymama416 2 жыл бұрын

Silicone muffin molds are awesome for freezing , they pop right out !!!

@loreanschaffer2604 2 жыл бұрын

You've had a crazy busy day. Your Gracie is a huge help to you. And God Bless you all.

@ladyjoann1957 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your precious family with us! I bow down to your preserving expertise !

@MsAdrinalina 2 жыл бұрын

Thats why there are not jars/lids on the internet to buy. This lady bought them all! But in all seriousness-you momma are amazing! So much knowledge. I aspire to be like you one day

@gobigandgohomeschool4882 2 жыл бұрын

Passing on knowledge that most have lost! This warms my heart.

@MsKaty0311 2 жыл бұрын

Awwwwww nothing sweeter than your toddler saying I love you out of the blue 🥰🥰

@liseemerson5081 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, my name is Lise and I just discovered you yesterday! I have been practicing a similar lifestyle with my family for decades but never got to the level of self reliance that you have. I’ll be watching your videos from now on. I still have much to learn. I noticed that you live in Ohio, I live in Ohio too, we live in an area where most of our neighbors are Amish. I’m as happy as a bee in a flower garden! May God richly bless you!

@davidcramb5793 2 жыл бұрын

Gracie is an absolute darling and such a hard worker. It's good to see her learning from her mother, the old fashioned way. You've got such a lovely family. Love your videos so I've subbed. P.S. Danny and Wanda sent me over via the August Challenge.

@janied8831 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 so much for just a lovely an enjoyable morning spent with you an children ALL! So PRECIOUS!! God Bless an have a wonderful week! You are BEAUTIFUL! an AMAZING!! 🙏🤗🤗🦌Janie D

@kygal2873 2 жыл бұрын

Busy busy as usual!

@DixieGirl9876 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of wonderful stores for the pantry. I picked up some second hand kitchenware for rendering my beeswax.

@bearzhere 2 жыл бұрын

WOW you make me tired LOL What wonderful helpers you have! Not only do they help tremendously but they are learning such valuable skills! I think that birthday celebration was the best I have seen in a long long time! You my dear have raised a perfect family!

@heatherjolly8389 2 жыл бұрын

so satisfying and motivating and educational and wholesome and awesome

@nancyalberghini7581 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no you are cutting off those beautiful curls!! LOL the children are just adorable…

@threerivershomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I have major regrets 🙈 Growing it back out

@lyndamadrid-miller695 2 жыл бұрын

It’s so refreshing to see Gracie helping you can! Love it! 🥭👏🤗💕

@callicoat1 2 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing homemaker. Your knowledge and energy and attitude is stellar and I’m in awe of all you accomplish. Go Bucks!

@kimnash3261 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder woman!

@kathleengallagher2659 2 жыл бұрын

I am tired just WATCHING this video! I love your videos and you have a beautiful family!

@vickieholton8947 2 жыл бұрын

I really don't know how you have the energy to do all that you do. God bless.

@maryannsimms7189 2 жыл бұрын

When I do my honey I use a stainless fine mess strainer over a large stoneware bowl and put it in the oven overnight with the light on. Warms the oven well and the honey just flows. You can get a honey bucket strainer on eBay for about 20 bucks. Very easy mess free

@PursuitOfHomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

You've got the best little helpers.

@k47marie71 2 жыл бұрын

I just made a bunch of tallow the other day. I love to use it whenever I cook eggs or any protein

@gailelizabeth14 2 жыл бұрын

I am so enjoying your weekly videos and gaining ideas on preserving food in ways I never thought of! Young Gracie is such a wonderful helper! As a fellow Ohioan, I loved your Ohio shirt!

@tararead4670 2 жыл бұрын

Oh sister, you are such a great mom. I am 62, and can say from experience...I hope you are drinking a LOT, especially if it is hot outside-as you are really working a lot. I know you don't want mastitis again. 💖💕💞

@susantaylor8507 2 жыл бұрын

Teaching her is wonderful she will do canning when she grows up

@miamor282 2 жыл бұрын

I am a new subscriber. My favorite part of your video is to see how much love you give and express to your kids. Love it!

@threewillowsfarm7779 2 жыл бұрын

So happy living traditions steered me over to you. You are a living encyclopedia.

@michaelnocera7147 2 жыл бұрын

This is my first time on this channel. You are a very hard worker. Gracy is a fantastic helper. God bless you and your beautiful family.

@02271953me 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, busy Mama! I strained my honey into a 5 gallon food grade bucket - my strainer fit right inside the top. Little mess and much less real estate involved 3.5 gallons! The honey is amazing!!

@HomesteadTessie 2 жыл бұрын

I love your amazing videos :) In days like this we need all the wisdom we can get on how to prepare Old World skills

@kathyknowles1445 2 жыл бұрын

Left handed people are special!❤️ Gracie is in good company!

@threerivershomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Both of my girls are lefties

@lisakaye2110 2 жыл бұрын

Gracie, I feel for you, myself, my daughter,and my grandson are left handed. It is surprising what is hard for us to do. Great video as usual!!!

@emilyrandall4737 2 жыл бұрын

I just love your channel! You are such an encouragement to me, and I learn something new about homemaking with every video!

@JD-hi8qx 2 жыл бұрын

My lazy way of rendering is to put it in whole and then when it's softened use an immersion blender to blitz it. I will also add salt to my water and stir it all around because I think the salt helps pull impurities from the fat. For super pure tallow/lard I will put the whole thing outside (if cold enough) or in the fridge to harden. Then take the fat puck off the water and scrape the meat mash off the bottom and re-render with fresh salty water. I'll do that up to 3 times depending on if I need my crockpot or not. I do that for cosmetic lard for sure to get all those solids out.

@aprilh5186 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the tips and tricks you include in these videos. I love your idea for freezing zucchini and carrots!

@kmiller6002 2 жыл бұрын

Happy belated Birthday Mr Adam 🎂🎂... Everyone stay safe and God Bless you and your family from middle GA 🙏 Kendra

@rrichards1210 2 жыл бұрын

What a busy week you have had! It must be so satisfying to see everything on your shelves ready for the coming year. I always prefer arrowroot over cornflour as it thickens clear rather than the milky white so the sauce is rich and glossy.

@dr.rev.lindabingham 2 жыл бұрын

Blessings to all!

@justshelly8910 2 жыл бұрын

A vitamix would be so great for you. Especially for your pear sauce and also the best thing for tomato products.

@bowenfamilyfarm9776 2 жыл бұрын

Jessica You are my favorite family to watch.

@Drea_316 2 жыл бұрын

I just adore your channel. I love how hard you love your family! God bless you

@TeacherBeesABCs-123s 2 жыл бұрын

So excited you made this video!! Our beef is being delivered this week. The butcher told me it would be hard to render the tallow!! This is awesome!

@laurielyon1892 2 жыл бұрын

I made and canned some salsa for the first time this past week. That honey looks amazing!! I like the way you did the zucchini! That's much easier than shredding it.

@ginnyquintal4201 2 жыл бұрын

Bee Keeper that I know told me one time to take any wax that still has honey on it and set it by the hive so the bees could heat up the leftover honey and you would have dry wax

@aelinjade 2 жыл бұрын

I use a muffin tin to freeze my hatch chilies but I never thought of using it for carrots and zucchini! Thanks.

@tiffanyjones377 2 жыл бұрын

You are a wealth of information

@carinthiamontana7069 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for keeping us updated on the vinegar!

@amandaforeman2626 2 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday David ! That’s a whole lotta work! Wonderful stuff !

@jeanmuehlfelt7942 Жыл бұрын

When I order our pig from the farmer, he has the butcher shop grind the fat for me. The butcher said that his mom taught him to do that and he never goes against his mom's wish when customers ask for fat to render. 😅 FYI I bought a Nesco at a garage sale for $20 last year. It handled all the fat at once and I was done in 3 hours. Maybe your butcher would grind the fat for you. It would save you time and certainly money on electricity. 😉

@forhisglory7720 2 жыл бұрын

I can't even begin to express how grateful I am for your channel, Jessica. I love all of your real life comments, and you are just so inspiring! How many years have you been preserving such a diverse amount of food? Do you typically add more variety every year?

@threerivershomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I have been canning for about 12 years. Every year I try new things. It's a fun hobby for me

@forhisglory7720 2 жыл бұрын

@@threerivershomestead Wow! No wonder you are such a pro! Thank you for replying despite such a massive work load 💗💗💗

@tammysarrazin7078 2 жыл бұрын

yeahhhhhhhhh im done i have watched every one of your vlogs thanks to flip flop barnyard i found you so glad to be a subscriber god bless hugssssss

@SewingatHomeMom 2 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring! ❤️ You're very hard working Lady! Great Mother!😘

@kerensashirley9870 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve made bread pudding before with pears and cranberries and it was so good.

@momof2momof2 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of work well done! I'm sure the pear butter is amazing ! tfs 🍃🥰🍂🌵🍁🏜️💗✝️

@colliebel5104 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos bring such joy and happiness. I just shared this with my daughter. God bless!

@leslierm.6732 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome family!! God's blessings 🙏.

@tracykirtley3563 2 жыл бұрын

Have been binge watching your channel. I am so happily motivated to do all the cooking and such. 🔪 It's so nice to follow a fellow Ohioan. 😜 Also, you are a kick booty mom! I hope you know that. 💕

@raynonabohrer5624 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Adam 🎂🥳🎉🎈🎁. Great video. God bless your family and keep safe 🙏❤. You need a summer kitchen. I will pray for you to get one.🙏🙏🙏

@cindynielson4231 2 жыл бұрын

Gracie is absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@nevingood3938 2 жыл бұрын

I made a huge batch of beef bone broth with a quarter beef we got last week. I canned 28 quarts of broth. I saved all the tallow that rose to the top of the bowls, before I canned the broth. Can I just melt it down again in a crockpot with a little water, then strain it into a jar?

@vancouvervixen4253 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done that, works fine. I do the same with chicken fat but that is not shelf stable

@o.o1163 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing☺. Im learning so much from you and appreciate you..

@jenniferrosario1489 2 жыл бұрын

I found you through Living Traditions Homestead in last month's challenge. Live how you ar teaching your kids life skills but specially when you call them sister and brother.

@lyndamadrid-miller695 2 жыл бұрын

I really admire you canning all the time. Like I mentioned before my Mom would can for a family of 13. We had 11 children and with out parents makes 13.🍑🥭🍋bee