Canning

Canning vegetables is a great skill to learn and one I am working on myself. Although it takes some time and makes a good mess in your kitchen, the technique itself is quite simple and you can put a lot of vegetables away at a time without needing freezer space. Finding a canning buddy can make the process a lot more streamlined and enjoyable. Once you’ve finished and your sealed jars are all lined up on your shelf, you are definitely filled with a sense of pride that lasts all throughout the winter each time you open a new jar.

Click on any of the pics below for some recipes for canning some of the veggies showing up in your shares. To ensure the safety of your canned goods, always be sure to use clean equipment, add the correct amount of acid, and cook them for the time the recipe calls for. Check out this link from the Montana University Extension Office for all of the recommended food safety precautions.