This is a quick tomato basil soup that can also be home canned for an even faster meal. Some of you may want to leave …
Pressure canning is for vegetables and meats. Because they are low acid foods, the only way to safely can them, if they are not pickled, is by pressure canning. Complete instructions and methods can be found at the National Center for Home Food Preservation. https://nchfp.uga.edu/
Pressure Canning
Brown Sugar Carrots
Carrots canned in a light brown sugar syrup with a hint of cinnamon add a bit of holiday flavor to a meal any time of year.
Canning Bone-in Chicken
I found bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for .99/lb. Chicken thighs are mouister and more flavorful than chicken breasts and take less time to process.
Canning Beef Stew
The ingredients in this beef stew are available year-round. Watch for a good sale on beef roasts and make your own home canned convenience food.
Ham and Bean Soup
Tastes like it’s been simmering all afternoon but cooks in 30 minutes thanks to home canning of celery, carrots, ham, beans, and broth.
Home Canned Potatoes
Red and gold potatoes were on sale. 10 pounds of potatoes filled 7 quart jars for the low cost of .56 per quart (plus lid cost) or .28 per pint
Home Canning Dried Beans
Canning your own dried beans saves money, helps you rotate the dried beans in your food storage, and turns a time requiring food into a convenience food.