from freezer to jars
A documentation of my preservation and preparation of local foods as I work through the seasons. This will serve as a reference tool for me in the future and as a sharing guide for family and friends...and anyone else interested. Hopefully, I can offer some useful methods, tips and recipes to share with everyone--be they novice or pro--and encourage them to join me in the exciting world of preserving and cooking with local foods.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Getting Ready For a New Growing Season
I like to start with an empty freezer for a new preserving season. Nothing goes to waste and I can keep track of how much meat and produce we use in a years' time. Meats are canned which extends their quality for another year (see previous post on Canning Beef). Veggies are dehydrated and can be stored for 2-5 years. Since veggies were blanched before freezing, they can be tossed on the dehydrator with no other processing necessary. These foods now provide quick summer suppers without cooking, roasting or baking; and are easy to grab for a picnic or camping.
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