Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Jenny’s new cookbook, The Pressure Canning Cookbook , launches on April 2nd, which calls for celebration with our listeners! Tune in to hear all the details on what we’re doing and how you can join the fun. The Pressure Canning Cookbook launch events are as follows: Live pressure canning class-  Join us for an evening of good company and pressure canning. Learn how to make Jenny’s navy bean chicke...

Cloudy liquid, darkening at the top? How do you know if the food in your jars is safe to consume? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we tell you everything you need to know to assess the safety of your canned goods.  We discuss why your liquid might be cloudy and what it means, darkening at the tops of jars, and potential changes to corn. You’ll also learn how minerals affe...

Canning has many benefits, one of which is the opportunity to build community around a hobby you love. Does canning currently provide you with community? Listen in to hear our best advice for creating community through canning. We’ll walk you through what we’ve done to enjoy a community centered around canning and share ideas for how you can do the same. We offer ideas on how to learn how to can,...

If you find yourself wavering on a recipe’s safety or questioning if that home-canned gift from the neighbor is safe to eat, this is the episode for you!  On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss if sealed is the same as preserved. This episode will teach you what to look for in a safe canning recipe and how to make sure items you’re gifted or purchase are fit to consu...

Looking to bring some heat to your next gathering with a delicious homemade preserve? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we teach you how to make pepper jelly. Pepper jelly is a versatile spread, and we share our favorite ways to enjoy it. We also discuss that method of adding butter to jelly, why we personally don’t add butter, and how it affects your finished product. You...

If you’d like to commiserate with other canning insiders, you’ve come to the right place! On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we’re letting ourselves acknowledge all of the worst parts about canning despite our love for it.  We rank what we resent most about canning from prepping clingstone peaches to broken jars. Jenny shares how waiting for water to boil drains her and Ann...

Take advantage of fresh winter citrus and can along with us! On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we’re putting the spotlight on curds. Curds are a delightful item to make and preserve, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know to make citrus curds yourself.   We share the variety of ways to use curd from adding it to yogurt to making tarts, and what makes it different f...

Look no further if you’re interested in learning more about pressure canning and adding fresh pressure canning recipes to your kitchen! This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Jenny tells all about her pressure canning cookbook and the process of writing it.  You’ll hear from Jenny about what led her to writing this cookbook and the behind the scenes of writing a food preservation book. Jenn...

If you want to ensure you’re using safe-tested recipes, then this is an episode you don’t want to miss! This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we are diving into the great questions around Ball canning recipes and their safety. We discuss exactly who is cautioning against using Ball canning recipes and unpack the reasoning behind their logic. We address the concerns around Ball’s testing, u...

Season 2 of Perfectly Preserved Podcast starts next week! Anna and Jenny are thrilled to bring you a fresh season full of food preservation tips and tricks with spotlights on pressure canning advice from Jenny's new cookbook and happenings from their own kitchens. Your hosts can't wait to support you through yet another successful canning season with episodes you won't want to miss!...

Trying to keep your family healthy over the cold and flu season? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we delve into the use of honey fermented garlic as a natural immunity booster and offer the information you need to understand the safety concerns behind this practice.  We share how we came across honey fermented garlic and how it is made. You’ll learn about the multiple fac...

Wondering what sets Pur Mason apart from other canning supply companies? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we are excited to bring you a special feature episode on Pure Mason and our experiences using their jars and lids.  We share what sets Pur Mason apart from other brands, including their lid quality and distinctive design that creates a reliable seal. You’ll learn how colored glass...

Fall is in the air and fresh apples are calling your name! On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss all there is to know about preserving apples so you can enjoy them from fall through summer.  We share our suggestions for how to preserve apples in various ways, from canned applesauce and apple juice, to dehydrated apple rings and apple fruit leather. You’ll also learn...

If canning salsa is on your list for this season, then this is an episode you don’t want to miss. On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss all things salsa to help you successfully can great shelf-stable homemade salsa.  We cover why you need to be mindful of using safe tested recipes when it comes to salsa. This includes how tomatoes aren’t high in acid as most people...

Wondering how to tell fact from fiction when it comes to food preservation advice? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss the safety concerns around the recommendation to reduce the amount of water in a water bath so that the water doesn’t cover jars during processing. This poor advice comes with claims that it will reduce siphoning. We’re here to set the record stra...

If you want to ensure safe food preservation in your kitchen, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we are talking about major and minor common canning mistakes that every canner should be aware of. We'll dive into the major canning mistakes that can have dangerous consequences, such as making up your own canning recipe and addin...

On this week’s episode, the Perfectly Preserved Podcast turns one! Tune in to celebrate with us as we reflect on the past year, share our most-loved episodes, and give fun personal updates. We highlight our top episodes as a reminder to listen or re-listen! Jenny’s favorite episode- How to Make and Can Applesauce Anna’s favorite episode- Anna's Cottage Food License Advice for Canners Our top...

Does the canning season leave you feeling overwhelmed? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share our best canning hacks to can smarter, not harder. We share how to take an inventory to plan your canning season, how to plan meals around your canning days and  how to efficiently manage prepping food before canning. We also discuss how appliances and kitchen gadgets can save...

What is the difference between jam and jelly, or preserves and marmalade? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we cover all types of fruit in jars to demystify what each is. From jam to jellies, conserves, and more, we’re here to save the day! We discuss why jam has more fiber and nutrients compared to other fruit preserved in jars and what constitutes a high-quality jelly. Y...

Looking for answers to your burning canning questions? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we answer food preservation questions from listeners like you.  Buckle up for an episode full of up-to-date safe canning advice of all kinds. Questions we address include: If fruit is coming in slowly, can you freeze it before processing as you collect enough to can? How to remedy jam...

Are you at a loss when it comes to canning on your smooth cooktop? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share the ins and outs of preserving food on a smooth electric cooktop and what to look into before canning on your stove.  We discuss the possible issues that can arise when preserving food on a smooth cooktop, such as weight, over heating, automatic shut offs, and scra...

Do you pay attention to the acidity level on your vinegar bottles? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we cover recent changes in store-bought vinegar and how it impacts food preservation. We discuss why acid is necessary for safe canning, the importance of using 5% acidity vinegar for canning, and which recipes rely on vinegar’s acidity. We also share why 4% or less acidity...

Have you ever felt defeated by a canning mistake? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share mistakes we’ve made and big time influencers have made in food preservation. We’ve done or seen it all, and are here to educate you so you don’t have to encounter these canning mistakes on your own. You’ll learn from our own mistakes why the open kettle canning is too easy to be sa...

Are you one of the many who doesn’t know much about apricots? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share how to preserve apricots and make the most of this underrecognized fruit.  We cover the variety of preserves you can make from apricots and what makes them one of our favorite fruits. Anna offers solutions for apricots’ low pectin content that will give you perfectly se...

Looking for a quick and easy preserve that will brighten up your summer? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss how to make refrigerator or quick pickles. We cover how refrigerator pickles differ from water-bath canned pickles, the variety of vegetables that work for quick processing, and what makes it such a great option for preserving. Anna walks through how to mak...