How We BATCH COOK + PRESERVE FOOD to Make Mealtime Easier!

You shouldn't leave your rings/bands on your canned jars. Once they are processed and cooled, you should remove the rings to ensure they're isn't a false seal over time. At least that's what I've learned. Along with stacking jars on top of each other. I've read that's a no no.

There is nothing better than the sound of pinging canning jars! I'm so glad I found your channel!

I have always been wary of canning. Years ago I tried canning fruit jelly, and the cans went bad. Ever since then, I have resorted to freezing food from our garden. I was glued to this video, watching very closely, and thinking, "I think I can do this!" Thank you for sharing your own fears when starting out, and not over complicating the process!! ❤

It always seems so satisfying watching people canning. Living in the UK its not something we were brought up to do. I used to enjoy batch cooking and freezing when I was younger though. I think your lifestyle is brilliant! Its wonderful seeing your family thrive and be healthy. Thank you for your videos ! X

I don't have a lot of time to watch YT, but I found your channel a month ago and I just love your videos. They are so beautiful and informative!

I started watching you because of your wood cook stove. I must say you impress me with your cooking style. I'm still overwhelmed on cooking/baking on a wood cook stove. The wood cook stove is our next big purchase but we are still looking for our homestead. I love your videos. May I add a tip? When overwhelmed with garden produce you can throw your tomatoes in the freezer in bags and then can them in the wintertime when you have much more time. The skins fall off when thawing so you save a major step too.

I love prepping meals. I do freezer to crockpot meals. That really helps me out.

Your channel just came up today. I really enjoyed watching. so happy to see young families making from scratch and healthy lifestyles.

My mom was raised in Appalacia and everyone canned, except her. Now, with the prices and the C, I decided to can and do what I can to help lower our veggies. I only have 2 tomato plants at a time and about 3 pepper plants, I raise them from seed. With my tiny bounty, I've already paid for all my seeds!! I LOVE your channel and want to learn more. Hopefully, we can get a house with enough space for a little garden, we live in Clearwater Florida and our heat index now is 115. Thank you for sharing this!

It's so interesting to see you canning on that stove! Wonderful! ❤ I am sure that you vented the canner for 10 minutes before putting the weight on? My Presto manual says to do that. I really enjoy your channel.

I love canning. I love your videos of cooking and food preservation. Ty so much for sharing this. Great video!

I love that you are cooking on an Aga. I didn’t think you had them in the US. I’ve also learnt that you can open the canning jars with the outside lid/ring. Looked so much easier than when I try to open them.

I really enjoyed this video! I've never canned before, but watched my mom and her sisters/mother do it when I was a child. I'm looking forward to buying a homestead in the KC area next year, and then I'll be able to get serious about gardening and learning to can. 💗

This video was incredibly encouraging to me! Thank you from the bottom of my heart🙏🙏

I don’t mean at all to be nit-picky however there are several things I caught on the video that don’t follow the presto booklet that comes with the canner, also doesn’t follow the USDA guidelines either. Some folks don’t have trouble or haven’t had botulism yet, some rebel can and it works for them. I just want to say that for people interested in trying it out….please please please 🙏 follow the instructions on the canner like she said. Use tested recipes at least until you get the hang of it. Enjoy the process, it is so fun and satisfying but know that it can be a dangerous thing as well. I was taught by someone who had me read the instructions step by step and always follow it every time. It was good advice. I think this is probably why other YouTubers don’t do tutorials on their process bc of so many people will find fault with it. I don’t mean to honestly. I just don’t want people to think they can take the shortcuts safely then take even more shortcuts and be so off base that they end up in the hospital. There is some margin I believe but not a lot with canning.

I just found and subscribed to your channel a few weeks ago, and I really enjoy your content. I really appreciate the wholesomeness of your videos.

Such a nice family 😊

My Mom loves that poping sound.

Always a good day when Joelle posts! Love watching you and how you go about your days.

Love your channel and this canning inspiration!