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21 recipes tagged with preserving.
Varies Fruit leather is a sheet of pureed fruit that has been dried. Fresh fruits that make excellent leathers are apples, apricots, berries, sweet…
About 1 quart There are few ferments as easy or as likely to be successful as sauerkraut. You may be surprised at how quick (and cheap) it is to make…
Calabrian-style preserved chiles made by salting, pickling in white wine vinegar, drying, and confiting in olive oil. The process yields three products…
About 5 pint jars One taste of homemade ketchup and you will understand why it is worth taking the time to prepare. Please read about pickling and How to…
About 5 half-pint jars This is a flexible berry jam recipe that can be used for blackberries (and blackberry relatives), cranberries, elderberries…
Hard-cooked eggs pickled in a vibrant beet-infused brine with onion, garlic, and pickling spices. The beets tint the eggs a striking magenta and add a…
Varies When made with Tabasco chiles, hotter cayenne varieties, or red serranos, this sauce is a good approximation of the classic Avery Island condiment…
A comprehensive guide to making jerky from various meats including beef, venison, pork, fish, and poultry. The process involves slicing, marinating…
About 6 pint jars Please read about pickling and How to Process. Prepare a water-bath canner or prepare a water bath for low-temperature canning. Gather…
About 4 pint jars This classic American condiment is tomato ketchup’s chunkier, more piquant cousin. For a spicy chile-based sauce, see Sriracha. Please…
About 1 gallon These delectable, crisp pickles use a 3.5 percent brine (when scaling for a smaller or larger batch, simply add enough 3.5 percent brine to…
About 2 cups This cooking process is similar to how apple butter is made: The ingredients are all simmered together until the tomatoes are broken down…
About 5 pint jars These likely owe their appealing name to an enterprising Illinois couple who, during lean times, bartered their home-canned…
Crisp pickled green beans with apple cider vinegar, dill, garlic, and spicy Thai chilies. A tangy, crunchy side or snack that's perfect for preserving…
About 8 pint jars Please read about pickling and How to Process.
These bread and butter pickles are crisp, tangy, and slightly sweet, made with pickling cucumbers and onions. They are perfect for gifting or as a side…
Cold-smoked salmon strips made with whole fresh salmon, cured in a salt brine and dark brown sugar, then smoked over cottonwood for a traditional family…
Cold-smoked salmon strips made with whole fresh salmon, cured in a salt brine and dark brown sugar, then smoked over cottonwood for a traditional family…
A step-by-step guide to rendering leaf lard in a slow cooker for flaky pie crusts and biscuits. The resulting lard is smooth, nearly flavorless, and…
Sweet and zesty pickled beets with onion, preserved in a vinegar brine. Perfect as a side or straight from the jar.
Classic bread-and-butter pickles made with cucumbers and onions in a sweet-tangy brine. A fun project to make with grandchildren.
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