Canning

Pork & Butternut Squash Ragout

Pork and butternut squash ragù is the epitome of fall! The pork is pre roasted and a little sweet onion and fresh thyme sprigs are added with cubes of butternut squash. This is the perfect meat sauce to serve over some creamy polenta, buttered noodles, roasted sweet potatoes, jasmine rice […]

Pennsylvania Pot Roast for Pressure Canning

Pennsylvania pot roast is a pork roast with basil, bay and marjoram., slow cooked in beef broth. This is a great canning recipe for a quick Sunday or any night of the week dinner. It is super delicious and will be your new family favorite! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Pork […]

Onion and Fennel Soup for Pressure Canning

For lunch or for dinner, Onion and Fennel soup is a refreshing play on French onion soup. You will love having this soup canned up, on your shelf, at the ready for Onion and Fennel soup gratin. Onion soups have been served since the Roman times and are still popular […]

Basic Meatballs for Pressure Canning

These meatballs are so versatile and make a great meal starter! Can some up to have at the ready when you are. These can be used for IKEA style meatballs, in tomato sauce, for soup, stew, subs or simply over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Any way you like to […]

Bean Soup for Pressure Canning

Bean soup is the classic use for “leftover ham” . It happens to be a staple to many, it’s comforting, its delicious and it you reminds you of home. So why not can it up and have ready when you are? Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Leftover ham, navy beans, carrots, […]

Pork and Apple Curry for Pressure Canning

This pork and apple curry is pure comfort and so delicious! Pork and apple curry is a perfect meal starter to have available on your shelf for heat and serve! Add some coconut milk and serve as a stew or thicken it up and serve it over your favorite rice. […]

Roasted Green Chili Gravy for Pressure Canning

Fresh roasted green chilis mixed with the perfect blend of seasonings! This green chili gravy recipe a keeper! So versatile, it can be used over burritos, meat, mashed potatoes, rice, omelets, eggs, enchiladas, chili rellenos, tamales, used as a soup base, poach eggs in it… This will make any meal […]

Steak & Ale Soup for Pressure Canning

Steak & ale soup is yummy and comforting, so why not can some up for a rainy day? Steak & ale soup with some fresh, crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth! Some much better homemade than store bought in a tin can. Ingredients and Variations Meat: Round steak […]

Chicken Paprika for Canning

My chicken paprika is so flavorful and makes the perfect meal starter! Serve over top of some eggs noodle, rice, squash or mashed potatoes and sprinkle with some fresh chopped parsley. Chicken Paprika or Paprikash comes from Hungary and is perhaps, their most well known dish. Paprikás Csirke to Hungarians, […]

Drunken Beans (Frijoles Borrachos)

Drunken beans are a lot like charro beans (ranchero beans) except they are cooked with beer, have a little sweetness added and are flavored with gentle spice. These beans area delicious side dish and a great alternative to refried beans. I have created this home canned, shelf stable version so […]