Why Your Food Preservation Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It Safely) | Episode 506

Have you ever wondered… “Is this actually safe to eat?” If you’ve ever second-guessed your home-canned food, questioned a ferment, or had dehydrated food go bad on the shelf—you’re not alone. In this video, I’m walking you through the most common food preservation fears and mistakes so you can confidently preserve food for your family. We’ll cover: - The truth about botulism (and why it’s avoidable) - Water bath vs. pressure canning (what really matters) - Why jars don’t seal (and how to fix it) - Mold vs. kahm yeast in fermentation - How to know when food is fully dehydrated - Why your stored food may be going bad Once you understand these simple principles, food preservation becomes so much easier—and much less stressful. For more information, visit the accompanying blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/food-preservation-mistakes/ 🎁 Join My FREE 5-Day Food Preservation Workshop: https://melissaknorris.com/five ********************** 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/ Home and 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/ ********** #preservation #foodpreservation #preservingfood