Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Interested in more unique and sustainable canning jars? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share our experience canning with Weck jars. There’s no question that these jars are beautiful, but we put them to the test to tell you how they hold up to canning.  You’ll hear about what makes Weck jars unique, the benefits of Weck over traditional jars, tips we learned to make canning with W...

Would you love to sell your home-canned goods to the public? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Anna shares everything you need to know about obtaining a cottage food license.  You’ll learn what a cottage food license allows you to do, what’s involved in getting your food handling permit, and what needs to be considered in certifying your kitchen. Anna also shares her biggest frustratio...

Looking for ways to share your canned goods at gatherings? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we cover how to can for charcuterie and appetizers.  You’ll learn how to wow your family and friends with one-of-a-kind homemade additions to your food spread. We share the best-size jars for charcuterie preserves, how to make unique spicy pepper jellies, Anna’s secret for making pepper jellies...

This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Stephanie Thurow joins us to share everything we need to know about fermenting vegetables. Stephnie discusses how Lacto-fermentation preserves foods and how to ferment vegetables through this process. She also deep dives into how long fermented vegetables last, the health benefits of fermentation, the equipment you need to ferment at home, and how to m...

Does your family have special food traditions for the holidays? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share our families’ most treasured food traditions in hopes to inspire you to make them your own or rekindle forgotten traditions. You’ll hear about food traditions that transport us right back to childhood, what we’ve taken on as adults, and our families’ quirky spins on jello salad. W...

Are you using your freezer to its fullest potential? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Elisa Giorgio, of Meal Planning Blueprints joins us to talk about food preservation through freezing.  Elisa shares about the concept of a capsule pantry, how to freeze food efficiently, recommendations for freezer meals, how to avoid freezer burn, and how to flash freeze. She also warns us about the...

Looking to extend your food preservation skills beyond canning? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we tell you everything you need to know about dehydrating food at home. Dehydrating food is sometimes the best method of food preservation, not to mention it’s easy and fun!  We teach you how the dehydrating process preserves foods and when dehydrating is best. Additionally, y...

Looking for a good canning read? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share our favorite canning books. We discuss books from our canning library and why we love them. You’ll hear why we both have two copies of Canning for a New Generation by Liana Krissoff, why every canner should have So Easy to Preserve by The Cooperative Extension of Georgia University, along with our...

Wondering what to gift that special canner in your life or what to add to your own list? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share our top gift recommendations for new and experienced canners alike.  We share which gifts made our lists and why any canner would appreciate them. We discuss gifts including beautiful jars, pressure canners, food processors, dehydrators, therm...

Are you wondering what food preservation resources are available in your area? Melanie Jewkes, Extension Professor from Utah State University, joins us in this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast. Melanie will answer all our questions about cooperative extension offices across the country and how they can help you as a new or experienced food preserver.  Melanie shares more about her...

In this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we answer frequently asked questions about canning fruits, veggies, and meat. Our discussion will allow you to walk away with the knowledge you need to can these staple foods safely.  We dive into if it’s safe to can without salt or sugar, if green beans can be water-bath canned with vinegar, whether or not vegetables need to be cooked bef...

On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we address frequently asked questions about canning that will save you in times of need. We provide thorough answers that will leave you ready to face whatever canning throws at you! We give you answers on if unsealed jars can be safely recanned, if canned foods are safe to eat after being frozen, whether or not you need to process if your...

Does the thought of botulism scare you from canning at home? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we explain what botulism is and equip you with the information you need to avoid it in your canning process.  We share more about botulism cases in the U.S., how to avoid botulism through food prep, how to safely can low-acid vs high-acid recipes, which components of the canning...

Have you been avoiding pressure canning out of fear or because it just sounds complicated? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we cover all you need to know to pressure can with confidence.  We share our top pressure canner recommendations, what to look for in a second-hand pressure canner, how pressure canning offers reliable pantry staples, why some foods are not recommend...

Are you curious why Jenny can’t get enough of her steam canner? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share all about steam canning and how it can save you time. You’ll leave this episode understanding what makes steam canning unique and if it’s a good fit for your canning needs. We share how a steam canner differs from a pressure canner, which recipes are suited for steam...

Wondering if that Instagram Reel or your grandma’s canning methods are safe? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share the pitfalls of common canning mistakes and how you can fix them. We’ve come across these six mistakes in our work as Master Preservers, and want you to learn from them without your own first-hand experience! We share what key processing elements are miss...

Do you find yourself agonizing over pectin? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we deep dive into the magic of pectin in canning. We’ll give you a clear understanding of pectin and when to use it to ensure your recipes set beautifully.  We cover when to use pectin, different types of pectin that are commercially available, what pectin is made of, and naturally occurring pect...

Looking for an entry-level canning recipe? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share the best canning recipes for beginners. We’ll tell you what to start with and why to ensure that your first rounds of canning run smoothly and taste great.  We cover which recipe we both put at the top of our list for beginner canners, what makes pickled veggies and applesauce good choice...

This week, the Perfectly Preserved Podcast is dropping a bonus episode all about your favorite food preservation-loving hosts. Learn which one of us nested for our first baby by canning apple sauce and whose interest in food preservation was reignited through preserving apricots of every form.  We each take time to share our journey with food preservation, how our paths crossed, and our mission fo...

Are you unsure of what makes a recipe safe? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we explain the role of acid in safe home canning. Acid is a cornerstone aspect of water bath canning and underlies any safe recipe.  We cover acidity levels of various foods, why water bath canning recipes must be high in acid, how to safely water bath can a food that is low-acid, the surprising...

Does simply thinking about the canning process stop you in your tracks? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we cover all you need to know in order to step into canning confidently. This episode is for you whether you’ve never canned before or you just need a canning refresher. We cover why you need to put hot food into hot jars, why you need to process jars in the water bath...

Are you one of the many who assume canning requires gadgets and gear galore? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share what canning equipment you need to water bath can safely at home. You’ll be surprised to learn that it doesn’t involve as much as you think! We cover what works as a preserving pan, the ideal size for a water bath pot, why you need a buffer underneath you...

Anna Cash and Jenny Gomes are teaming up to bring you a podcast all about preserving food, safely, easily, and as close to perfect as you can at home. They are Master Preservers, moms, wives, and love talking about canning! They've decided the world needs a podcast that shares up-to-date, modern, safe information about canning, dehydrating, freezing, freeze drying, and more.  They will answer...