EP: 432 10 Ways to Preserve Food Homesteading 101 Series

Join me as I continue on in this Homesteading 101 Series (Back to the Basics). Today’s episode is all about the basics of preserving. There are ten different methods I’ll discuss in today’s podcast, listed in order from what I consider to be the easiest to the most difficult. I truly believe in layering on skillsets to help prevent overwhelm. If you’re new to preserving, this podcast will be a treasure trove of information and tips for getting started. For more information and any links mentioned in this episode, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/432 Join me for my live training all about preserving on June 10, 2024 here: https://melissaknorris.com/stockpiling This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. For first-time Azure customers, you can use code “Melissa10” to get 10% off your first order of $50 or more delivered to a drop location: https://melissaknorris.com/azure Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 4:16 - Freezing 10:58 - Cold Storage/Root Cellar 16:21 - Dehydrating 19:06 - Water Bath/Steam Canning 23:24 - Pressure Canning 26:38 - Fermentation 28:58 - Extracts 30:23 - Salt Curing Herbs 32:02 - Salt Curing Meat 33:03 - Freeze Drying ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: https://melissaknorris.com/books/family-garden-plan/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: https://melissaknorris.com/books/hand-made/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: https://melissaknorris.com/books/the-made-from-scratch-life/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/ ********** #foodpreservation #preservingfood #preservationmethods