How to Pressure Can Beef Stew | Filling Your Pantry with Convenience Meals

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  • čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
  • Having healthy, home-cooked meals on the table each night is definitely a goal of mine. But that doesn't mean I actually have the TIME each day to make this happen.
    Homesteading is tough work, and some nights all I can do is pop open a jar of homemade canned stew, heat it up in a pot and serve it alongside a salad and some homemade bread.
    But you know what? We're all so happy with this "convenience" meal!
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Komentáře • 3,8K

  • @raincoast9010
    @raincoast9010 Před 3 lety +909

    A very comprehensive tutorial delivered with Caroline's usual cheeriness. Soon i will take the leap and try this.

    • @gloriawestmoreland1602
      @gloriawestmoreland1602 Před 3 lety +8

      P

    • @777SHW
      @777SHW Před 3 lety +9

      Caroline, could I pressure these cans inside a instant pot pressure cooker?

    • @julielemke3088
      @julielemke3088 Před 3 lety +10

      @@777SHW Only water bath canning is approved for an Instant Pot. The Instant Pot Max has a canning setting but is not approved for pressure canning last time I checked.

    • @melindaandherbabies6199
      @melindaandherbabies6199 Před 3 lety

      .

    • @jkjk8
      @jkjk8 Před 3 lety +3

      Yuck. I wonder if she only eats all the unfresh foods she makes- it would explain why she looks old for her age.

  • @TheCHRISCaPWN
    @TheCHRISCaPWN Před 3 lety +1527

    I have no intention of canning, and yet I watched this whole video. That is how you know you have a great video! 🤣

    • @burlfaulkii6496
      @burlfaulkii6496 Před 3 lety +20

      You should can, unless you like scavenging for leftovers in a dumpster...

    • @lt9773
      @lt9773 Před 3 lety +4

      Same

    • @lt9773
      @lt9773 Před 3 lety +17

      @@burlfaulkii6496 huh?

    • @burlfaulkii6496
      @burlfaulkii6496 Před 3 lety +11

      @@lt9773 it was a joke for crying out loud

    • @lt9773
      @lt9773 Před 3 lety +39

      @@burlfaulkii6496 just trying to understand. Hence the "huh?" Comment...i didn't think it was a joke because it wasn't funny...

  • @Alexzoidberg245
    @Alexzoidberg245 Před 2 lety +809

    This lady is the Bob Ross of cooking…. Makes me feel so calm and comfortable… I don’t even do canning, but her voice is just soothing lol.

    • @kristanicole7837
      @kristanicole7837 Před 2 lety +10

      Was just thinking that before I read this comment lol. I do can but she is the bob ross of canning lol

    • @J3rs3yM1k3
      @J3rs3yM1k3 Před 2 lety +12

      I was thinking she was the Mr. Rogers of cooking. Lol

    • @-HDK-
      @-HDK- Před 2 lety +7

      Bob 'Ra Ross

    • @ChadUSA
      @ChadUSA Před 2 lety +10

      Happy jars.

    • @Christ_in_Christy
      @Christ_in_Christy Před 2 lety +12

      And top it off with some happy little onions.

  • @Forevertrue
    @Forevertrue Před 4 měsíci +27

    With the sad political environment of today it never hurts to have some food your family to fall back on that is nutritious and can last for some time. Thanks so much for this. You make me hopeful for America.

    • @dpelpal
      @dpelpal Před 3 měsíci

      ever since we got rid of trump I feel a lot safer. I'm a Christian woman, wife, and mother and I think trump is of the evil side of humanity.

  • @jerryc6147
    @jerryc6147 Před 3 měsíci +17

    Your voice is so soothing, You're like the Bob Ross of canning. GREAT tutorial. Thanks so much.

  • @wendymathews1030
    @wendymathews1030 Před 2 lety +614

    I did it! Yesterday I canned beef stew, using this video as my guide. It’s the first time I’ve ever pressure canned, and I’m thrilled to report that all six of my jars sealed; they look beautiful!! Thank you, Carolyn, for your instructions and for making it all look so easy. It was nerve wracking at first, but I finally stopped shaking about an hour into the 90 minute processing time! 🤣🤣 You totally walked me through this entire process, and now I can’t wait to do it again!! If anyone is on the fence or reluctant to try pressure canning, follow the instructions given in this video and you’ll be just fine! Your canner will not explode, nothing bad is going to happen! I am 62 years old and this is my first go-around, so if I can do it, SO CAN YOU!! DONT FEAR THE PRESSURE CANNER!! 👍🏻 Also want to add that I have a glass topped stove, and it handled it just fine. I have a 23 quart pressure canner, and my stove didn’t break or crack; everything went amazingly well!

    • @Archie724
      @Archie724 Před 2 lety +12

      Great job Wendy ! You will love all the things you can preserve now ! Happy Canning!

    • @TahtahmesDiary
      @TahtahmesDiary Před 2 lety +20

      I definitely fear the pressure canner I damn near fainted when it rattled in the video! But this makes me feel a little better. I just don't want to accidentally kill my family or get kicked out for ruining the apartment!

    • @mycupoverflows7811
      @mycupoverflows7811 Před 2 lety +28

      Aww, way to go! I'm 44 and just started canning this year and I am soooo addicted now! 😍😍😍 I water bathed all summer and then pulled out the pressure canner I'd had for 4 years and canned some beans, terrified. And now I'm a canning fiend! 😂

    • @wendymathews1030
      @wendymathews1030 Před 2 lety +4

      @@mycupoverflows7811 that’s awesome!! 👏🏻👏🏻

    • @marthasundquist5761
      @marthasundquist5761 Před 2 lety +13

      @@TahtahmesDiary there are so many built in safety things on canners now. They rarely 'blow up' but occasionally the rubber vent release valve gets old and will be shot to the ceiling...and you don't want any part of your body to get in that stream of pressurized steam... this is why we are encouraged to get our canner checked over now and then at the state college extension offices here In the US. It is wise to replace the gasket and plug every 5 years or so. And park yourself where you will pay attention if you get sidetracked easily.

  • @Eve0127
    @Eve0127 Před 2 lety +350

    Omg this is amazing. I'm just looking into the world of homesteading and it amazes me what you can do in your own home. I'm 23 and feel like I've entered a new realm of life.

    • @sarahburke8955
      @sarahburke8955 Před 2 lety +20

      I'm 40 and feel the same way! Congrats on starting early in adulthood, you'll be ahead of the curve ;)
      God bless you!

    • @mycupoverflows7811
      @mycupoverflows7811 Před 2 lety +8

      I'm 44 and just started canning this year. If I had learned this at your age, I would have saved my family soooo much money over the years! Great job on starting now!❤️

    • @bdahar
      @bdahar Před 2 lety +8

      I'm 27 and started canning today 😂

    • @mycupoverflows7811
      @mycupoverflows7811 Před 2 lety +7

      @@bdahar way to go! You will be so happy to have this skill!

    • @momma1208
      @momma1208 Před 2 lety +4

      Welcome to the self sufficient life!! 😊

  • @signsofsuccess
    @signsofsuccess Před rokem +62

    I've thought about canning for years, and thought "we should do this", but lacked confidence & enthusiasm. This video got us kick-started. We followed your well explained recipe and it turned out unbelievably tasty & nutritious. Thanks for the excellent presentation! We love your warm encouraging explanations... Simple, heartwarming & old fashioned .... Don't change a thing!

    • @bobbybroussard5319
      @bobbybroussard5319 Před rokem

      @@danabreshun9624 Apparently it hasn't cured your mental illness you inappropriate posting jackass!

  • @Patriot-777
    @Patriot-777 Před rokem +59

    I know you probably get hundreds of comments however I need to let you know how amazing this video is for someone like myself that has never even done this once. With all of the craziness going on we have started buying all of the supplies to do this regularly. Thank you so much. I just wanted to let you know how big of a deal videos like this are. Keep them coming.

    • @littlehills739
      @littlehills739 Před 11 měsíci +2

      was like this with making fermented chili sauce took me 4 years of watching chillichump finally made my first batch so easy

    • @lisakaye9340
      @lisakaye9340 Před 9 měsíci

      Tip - finger tight still means sealed pretty good. I made jelly and did not get some of the kids on tight enough and the canning water 💦 got into the jelly jars :(

    • @sarastarn8606
      @sarastarn8606 Před 4 měsíci

      Agreed!Very helpful.

  • @ttshkp
    @ttshkp Před 2 lety +268

    A hurricane came through one year and I lost about 600 dollars in meat when we were without power for almost 3 weeks. I started canning at that point so I could have shelf stable meats and other foods! I still use my freezer but I like having the canning as a back up!

    • @judithmiller5624
      @judithmiller5624 Před 2 lety +27

      Our local grocery stores carry dry ice with instructions to safely use in freezers and fridge. Not many people think of that in the event of power outage. It keeps for days.

    • @diannadavis1362
      @diannadavis1362 Před 2 lety +22

      we had a derecho a few years back that did a lot of damage and power was out all over the state for almost 2 weeks in some areas. On day 2 when the power company said it would be a week before ours was back on , I started canning as much meat out of our freezer as I had jars to put it in. I pressure canned in on a propane burner on my patio.

    • @Petrajac88
      @Petrajac88 Před 2 lety +16

      buy a generator, we had a crazy storm, 13 days no power in July, we fired the Gen up for a few hours each day just to keep it frozen.

    • @cookiedoe499
      @cookiedoe499 Před 2 lety +7

      @@diannadavis1362 Wow. Bless your heart for canning all that in the horrible heat. I think our whole state of Wv was without power for weeks.

    • @randygreen007
      @randygreen007 Před 2 lety +5

      Heartbreaking lesson. Our freezer died a few years ago and we lost years of hard work of processing the garden mom and I grew every year. Fortunately the memories are there but as good as they are they aren’t as tasty.

  • @carolboden2208
    @carolboden2208 Před 3 lety +333

    When I have a quantity of stew meat to brown, I put it on a large baking tray then put it under the broiler in my oven until the desired brownness is reached. If the pieces are large or if you want all sides browned, stir or turn the pieces on the tray and put back under the broiler. Cuts batch browning time significantly!

  • @tmiller6989
    @tmiller6989 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I always keep this handy because you are a trusted resource for safe canning methods. I’m kicking myself because I almost fell for the dry canning potato videos that are out there …until I saw someone explain the science behind dry canning, and why it’s not safe.
    I’ve heard you say, over and over again you can’t see botulism your product will taste delicious while you’re slowly harming your family or killing them. That’s what I appreciate about going to your videos. I’ll know that I’m in good hands and that you have done mega research on the topic!!❤

  • @illatalley3628
    @illatalley3628 Před rokem +39

    Love your videos ! I'm learning a lot. My mother canned food for the 8 of us. We had a huge garden about two acres. Almost all of our food was from scratch. I wished that I would have learned how to do canning from her. We literally lived off the land. Dad fished and hunted different animals to put food on the table for us kids .I'm now learning to can from watching your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences

  • @quantumconciousscorner2911
    @quantumconciousscorner2911 Před 3 lety +120

    I generally tell mine that if they don't evolve into a fine stew they will not be accepted by all the other stews. No pressure :)

  • @billk9628
    @billk9628 Před 3 lety +173

    This is how I fed my Ex's kids for years, I gardened, and preserved everything! Made soups and stews, pickles, dilly beans, and a hole ton of stuff, then we'd buy a 1/4 beef and a pig and freeze that, and can it as the garden came in. rarely had to buy anything from the store. Lots of work, but in January when its -30 degrees and you want a nice vegetable beef soup, just grab a jar and warm it up! Hard to justify all this food on a shelf when you're single though! Great video.

    • @Skyeyez99
      @Skyeyez99 Před 3 lety +46

      All that food on your shelf will sustain you when the economy collapses and shtf. Tip is to NOT advertise you have extra stores of supplies. Others who did not prep will remember that.

    • @upsidedownworld5104
      @upsidedownworld5104 Před 2 lety +37

      @@tsixeodsneila She is not crazy at all and has such great advice.

    • @Truckerdaddy
      @Truckerdaddy Před 2 lety +27

      @@tsixeodsneila if your not an end of the world prepper it's still good to have food stores that will sustain you for at least a month in the event of a natural disaster like a hurricane or blizzard. Or in the event you lose your job and don't have enough many to cover bills and groceries.

    • @billk9628
      @billk9628 Před 2 lety +2

      @Kellen John It is when you have to do all the work. Trust me, I do know how much it is, and with a job with OT in July and August, it kills this way of life

    • @Korruptor
      @Korruptor Před 2 lety +10

      @@billk9628
      Shame you didn't find someone that appreciated you, and to not utilize that skill set. Maybe look into a co-op garden so it doesn't soak up a lot of time. If you've a neighbor you're on good terms with maybe put in a little plot with them.

  • @doylazuniga1203
    @doylazuniga1203 Před rokem +20

    I used to can with my mom, we've made many jars of beef stew among other things. Some of my favorite memories is first planting our garden and harvesting our bounty. Spending time stringing beans and chopping vegetables. I love it.

  • @Alicia652
    @Alicia652 Před rokem +38

    Just letting you know, I have 5 quarts of beef stew processing in the canner right now as a result of watching your video! I have never been one to can things because I didn’t really have to. Food has always been readily available. BUT with the economy as it is presently and the direction it is going, I decided I needed to get me a pressure cooker/canner and a water bath canner and get busy! I am so thankful I found your channel, because you have such helpful instructional videos that make me feel I can do this too! My pantry is beginning to slowly fill up and I feel so good about having ready to eat meals on my shelf when I need them! Thank you so much for the inspiration and helpful videos!

  • @StealthyNomadica
    @StealthyNomadica Před 2 lety +198

    I would LOVE a spiral bound cookbook with your canning instructions and recipes (for when the power goes out)!

  • @danielrowsey7667
    @danielrowsey7667 Před 3 lety +69

    Thank you. Living in Alaska I have learned how to can various dishes. After this last Thanksgiving I boiled the turkey bones and got 6 quarts of soup.

  • @emmyscreativecorner1575
    @emmyscreativecorner1575 Před rokem +35

    My family loves this stew recipe. I was pleasantly surprised at the amazing flavor. I will say Yellow Yukon held up better than Russet. This was one of the most convenient meals to have on the shelf. I'm making a double batch this year.

  • @Katya-zj7ni
    @Katya-zj7ni Před 10 měsíci +17

    I love this recipe. I always “brown” my beef in a screaming hot skillet first and save any broth that accumulates in the skillet. Just love the dark caramelised surface on my stew. Brilliant recipe, thank you ❤

    • @karmelicanke
      @karmelicanke Před 10 měsíci +5

      I also brown meat in a hot cast iron skillet, no oil, then add the chopped onion to brown them a bit, pour boiling water into the fry pan, adding the best beef broth from searing both meat and onions. No need for bouillon cubes.

  • @HFTLH
    @HFTLH Před 3 lety +168

    I was watching this without my contact lenses in, and I was 3/4 of the way through the video before I figured out that those are squashes on the counter, and not giant ears of corn.

    • @juliewilliamsnewzealand818
      @juliewilliamsnewzealand818 Před 3 lety +19

      haha until i read your comment i thought they were corn too.....then realised you were right they were enormous!!! bahahahahaha

    • @victoriakelley2392
      @victoriakelley2392 Před 3 lety +16

      I had my glasses on and I thought it was corn too!

    • @thetruehustler1365
      @thetruehustler1365 Před 3 lety +3

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @madisonh800
      @madisonh800 Před 3 lety +5

      I was about to argue you down until I zoomed in. Lol.

    • @n.a.garciafamily
      @n.a.garciafamily Před 3 lety +1

      😊😆😁🌽🌽🌽🤣😂

  • @amandareedy9786
    @amandareedy9786 Před 2 lety +119

    About a week ago I canned this recipe with deer meat and 1 bullion cube per jar, and opened a jar for dinner tonight. 5 stars! The pressure cooking makes the meat so tender and all the flavors intensify. It was super easy to make following along with the video!

    • @hpetty7
      @hpetty7 Před 2 lety +2

      Did you blanch your potatoes and carrots?

    • @alinededman67
      @alinededman67 Před 2 lety +4

      Did you brown your deer meat....this sounds like a plan for us if the hunt is successful 😉 😀

    • @Amber-Avalon1972
      @Amber-Avalon1972 Před 2 lety +2

      Be careful as deer meat has been flagged with wasting disease. It cant be cooked or frozen out either.

    • @Amber-Avalon1972
      @Amber-Avalon1972 Před 2 lety

      @@alinededman67 see comment below please

    • @twobuktwo865
      @twobuktwo865 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Amber-Avalon1972 😂

  • @annmarie4794
    @annmarie4794 Před rokem +11

    You guys should be at 1 million subscribers. You teach better than most “teachers”. Thank you for sharing with us your time and knowledge. May God bless you and your family.

  • @Raiden_N7
    @Raiden_N7 Před rokem +3

    Watching this thinking "I bet you could top those jars up with a nice red wine instead of boiling water."

  • @winebox
    @winebox Před 3 lety +247

    I’ve found canning jars at thrift stores and friends have given me CASES of jars that they’ve found in the garbage. I’m jar rich.

    • @beckers8686
      @beckers8686 Před 3 lety +18

      I'm jar rich and lid poor right now! Jars are back in stock at my stores but still no lids.

    • @winebox
      @winebox Před 3 lety +13

      @@beckers8686 The only reason I lucked out with lids this year is because I have a tendency to over buy by not looking at what I have first. So when we canned tomatoes this fall, I had a pretty good supply. We also found quite a few boxes of lids that my mother in law had found at Big Lots. That’s another good hint: In the off season, look around outlet stores like Big Lots and Olly’s. Every region of the U.S. has their own outlet bargain chains but those are ours here.

    • @beckers8686
      @beckers8686 Před 3 lety +6

      @@winebox yeah my dad got them "before the hoarders" as he says and we combined resources to get through this odd year! I'll definitely be checking out some of the stores you mentioned though thanks for the tip.

    • @loboalamo
      @loboalamo Před 3 lety +16

      Maybe you know this, others might not, check for nicks, cracks, pits on the rim, inside for cracks and pits, outside for cracks this goes for mostly heirloom or inherited jars. Don't throw them out if you find them, if there not to badly damaged because you can still use them for dry goods, jams and jelly, refrigerator pickles, for the fridge and they will keep a little while just make sure to sterilize them. I like it when friends have a box load of jars and they think of me. I try to get a couple back to them filled with a little love.

    • @thomasgleaton9811
      @thomasgleaton9811 Před 3 lety

      @@beckers8686 you're just late to the table. If you would have gotten there first others could call you the hoarder. I know you have been seeing this coming from a long way off. That's why you are who you are. Thank GOD for that. I've heard canning is up 800 percent. What state do you live in, just curious? GOD bless and stay vigilant. Lots of love...LOL not laugh out loud. Your thoughts...

  • @roggie77777
    @roggie77777 Před 3 lety +83

    I just started with Pressure Can meats a few weeks ago. I use old plastic milk crates, lined with cardboard on the sides, bottom and pieces between the jars. It works great and holds 9 quarts in each. Then I can stack them high for storage. All The best

    • @BrendaRWyatt
      @BrendaRWyatt Před 3 lety +5

      Great idea 👍🏼

    • @suzieq9009
      @suzieq9009 Před 3 lety +1

      That is a wonderful idea

    • @ajkendro3413
      @ajkendro3413 Před 3 lety +4

      There is a thing called a false seal. So do not stack jars on top of the lids and remove bands before storing. I used to store with bands on until I learned about this.

  • @JanetBullard
    @JanetBullard Před rokem +14

    My grandmother always covered hers with a light kitchen towel to keep drafts from hitting the hot jars and promote even cooling. Y’all create very informative videos. So much has not been handed down and lost.

  • @shirleylake7738
    @shirleylake7738 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Thank you for the demonstrative speech on canning beef stew.

  • @deebee9151
    @deebee9151 Před 3 lety +157

    I don't know why this came up in my recommended and I really can't forsee myself ever canning beef stew, but this was interesting and you are an excellent teacher!

    • @TrashyQuery
      @TrashyQuery Před 3 lety +6

      If I ever see discount or clearance products, I buy em and come home to do some canning. It's super cheap way to get your pasta sauces for the year as opposed to buying.
      It's good to be self sufficient, and also does anyone even enjoy the canned taste of can soup? I imagine this soup wouldn't taste like can.

    • @TrashyQuery
      @TrashyQuery Před 3 lety +2

      @Baldrick slow cook overnight or use a pressure cooker.

    • @deebee9151
      @deebee9151 Před 3 lety +2

      @Booger Balls I don’t live in America, I’ll be fine thanks

    • @deebee9151
      @deebee9151 Před 3 lety +1

      @Booger Balls I’m so glad I don’t live in America!!!!

    • @deebee9151
      @deebee9151 Před 3 lety +1

      @Booger Balls pretty sure America has already collapsed

  • @patriciaangelica4651
    @patriciaangelica4651 Před 2 lety +32

    Oh wow, this just so inspires me and my eyes teared up from realizing that this is truly the holistic healthy way. My husband made me a beautiful pantry a few years ago and I have nothing but 12 ingredient style “snacks” in it 😔 Today he was under the weather, with the flu and I didn’t have everything to make him a home cooked soup. I opened my last can of vegetable “big name brand” soup, added a bit of sautéed onion and garlic, but my heart sank when he asked if it was canned soup. He couldn’t finish it since it started making him nauseous! This is a wake up call for me for sure. Thank you Carolyn and Josh for sharing your lifestyle with us - God bless your beautiful family. 💗 from 🇨🇦

    • @Radianty_Ella
      @Radianty_Ella Před 2 lety +13

      The fact that your husband made you a beautiful pantry is sooo amazing! Now it’s your turn to add your magic. You got this 😁

    • @kimgow7671
      @kimgow7671 Před 2 lety

      Yes, when a man gives us anything we make it better. He buys the house, we make it a home. Give you sperm, we will give them children. Give me a pantry, I am going to f i 'll it w cannibg, freeze drying!!

    • @Radianty_Ella
      @Radianty_Ella Před 2 lety +3

      @@kimgow7671 amen 💜💖 us women are natural multipliers

  • @Sublime_37
    @Sublime_37 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Her kitchen absolutely beautiful!! It’s simple, very rustic, and very welcoming which is my goals.

  • @loveofyahweh9660
    @loveofyahweh9660 Před rokem +10

    I love this! As a beginner I didn’t want to make a huge batch & this was perfect! You’re also a great teacher. God bless you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @rathorrath401
    @rathorrath401 Před 3 lety +43

    Been wanting to get into canning for about 10 years. Never took the plunge. After watching this I ordered a water bath canner and will be buying my pressure canner in 2 weeks.
    Thanks for this and God Bless you and yours.

  • @LonnieD-jq9rt
    @LonnieD-jq9rt Před 3 lety +44

    I actually made this recipe but I used coarse kosher salt and it was amazing. My wife and my little girl loved it. Thank you for this recipe.

  • @brooketeague4985
    @brooketeague4985 Před rokem +5

    Sweet Caroline! Thank you for sharing this skill with us. I hope to pass it down for many generations. You videos are always a joy to watch. Keep shining your light!

  • @joesweeney6262
    @joesweeney6262 Před 9 dny +1

    Great recipe and perfect demo for beginner canners. Prepped meals are wonderful for those days where you just be bothere cooking. Being empty nesters, I use 1/2 or 1 ounce jars. When pork shoulder is cheap, it is the perfect budget friendly protien for dinners, provided you trim off the fat. I also use homemade stock rather than water and it packs a lot more flavour.

  • @edwardchilders8348
    @edwardchilders8348 Před 2 lety +66

    My Dad did this same thing when I was a kid. I remember peeling potatoes for days. He also "put up" peaches that he had purchased by the bushel. It's great that you are continuing to instruct because the sterilization factors are so important

    • @defensorlibertatis9342
      @defensorlibertatis9342 Před rokem +2

      I can not believe you do not have more positive comments. My dad bought peaches, tomatoes and citrus. Everything else he raised himself. Your memory of peeling potatoes is the same as my memory of the hours of rubbing sugar into hams, bacon and shoulders. I actually have a jar of corned pork in the pantry to this day.

  • @luzcasillas3906
    @luzcasillas3906 Před 3 lety +63

    I’m looking forward to have the opportunity to enjoy doing canning. Beautiful presentation . Thank you for sharing.

  • @YvesStOnge
    @YvesStOnge Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hey got ready 12 of jars and they turned perfect thanks my dear you're teaching is bang 👌 on ..

  • @CassieDavis613
    @CassieDavis613 Před 3 lety +178

    I found wide mouth quart and pint Ball canning jars and boxes of lids at my local Kroger today. I almost fainted.

    • @AndreaS-oq7sw
      @AndreaS-oq7sw Před 3 lety +9

      I scored 4 cases of wide mouth quarts at Target a few days ago. I thought surely the online purchase was wrong. Nope. Then the next day I found one case of wide mouth pints at the grocery store. They're ALL in my kitchen now. !!!😀😀

    • @kevinrehberg8758
      @kevinrehberg8758 Před 3 lety +7

      Saving my nickles for next springs yard and estate sales..In a way I wish it weren't a probable pathway for cheap supplies, but anyone that knows today's society knows that most don't really know hardship

    • @emmaschauer5409
      @emmaschauer5409 Před 3 lety +3

      I was gifted a glutton of wide mouth jars of both sizes this year, but I couldn't find a lid to save my life! Hopefully they'll be back in stock before next canning season.

    • @kevinrehberg8758
      @kevinrehberg8758 Před 3 lety +1

      @@emmaschauer5409 I had to hunt myself.. but I use Kerr, Ball, as well as the re-usables (tattlers)..The Tattlers aren't as easy to use, but they do as well as the other brands once you know "how" And the fact that they are re-usable make replacements cheap

    • @Breezysashimi
      @Breezysashimi Před 3 lety +1

      Check Lowe's they always have them

  • @christinegoodno7662
    @christinegoodno7662 Před 2 lety +9

    I absolutely love your attention to detail. And …. I think you are the Bob Ross of canning! Your voice is so soothing. No one could possibly stay irritable or sad after watching your videos.

  • @lilaholland5764
    @lilaholland5764 Před rokem +3

    I was watching this & my husband said, We're making that! Of course he really means he'll provide the ingredients & I'll do the canning lol! But that works for me! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @amymorales4622
    @amymorales4622 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This is a great explanation of how to pressure can stew. I will recommend it when people ask me to teach them how to can. Many people say that they want to learn, but they don’t want to stick around to watch me make a batch of something from start to finish.

  • @whitepinehomestead
    @whitepinehomestead Před 3 lety +73

    I took your wonderful master canning class and have been confidently canning all year! But I watched this anyway, because I love your teachings!

  • @CatheyBennett-ii1yj
    @CatheyBennett-ii1yj Před 4 měsíci +2

    Love this idea of having beef stew in a jar!!!

  • @ChristineInNornia
    @ChristineInNornia Před rokem +8

    I’m watching this in Ireland and I’m impressed with how healthy and economical canning is, it’d save so much money. I know so little about canning that I thought you had to use tin cans😁🌟

  • @marilyncausey9348
    @marilyncausey9348 Před 3 lety +43

    This is the best, most comprehensive pressure canning tutorial I've ever seen. I'm saving it to watch again and take down notes. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

  • @CJ-vy1hu
    @CJ-vy1hu Před 2 lety +20

    This is the first time I have canned stew. I canned stew a few months ago (using your tutorial) and my husband and I decided to try one out for dinner. I heated up a jar, added some spices, and it was delicious. I will tell you that I am not a fan of stew but my canned stew turned out perfect. The meat and vegetables were perfectly cooked, nothing was mushy, everything was delicious. Thank you so much!

  • @Alicia652
    @Alicia652 Před rokem +5

    Wonderful video with step-by-step instructions! Very thorough and informative. I have been canning ground beef this week, and after watching this video, I will be making some beef stew too! Thank you so much for going slowly and explaining each step of the process so well! I appreciate all the time and effort that went in to making this great video!

  • @TheMatthewKline
    @TheMatthewKline Před rokem +4

    You have an outstanding pace, narration, help full tips to you dialogue. Well done! Looking forward to trying this soon!

  • @adamwelch4336
    @adamwelch4336 Před 2 lety +27

    My grandmother and great grandmother canned all the time! This video made me think of them! Thank you! One of my funny memories was guessing what great grandma sent us canned she never labeled anything so any time we got canned food it was a mystery! But always tasted great!😁👍

    • @sapiophile545
      @sapiophile545 Před 2 lety +3

      Lol🙂

    • @charmc4152
      @charmc4152 Před rokem

      That brings a whole new meaning to "mystery meat" - but in a good way! 😄

  • @merryprewitt1002
    @merryprewitt1002 Před 2 lety +12

    I just want to say THANK YOU!!! I was very young when my grandmothers all passed away and I never got to learn their magic! You are a massive blessing to all of us that want to learn all these things! My husband and children are watching your videos with me and they are all so excited to start canning! Thank You so much for blessing us with your amazing knowledge! God Bless you and your family!

  • @christinaduvall2918
    @christinaduvall2918 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I just got the same pressure canners in the mail last night. My other one was ancient and didn't always come up to pressure. I am very excited about trying this recipe as well as many more. Thank you for step by step directions!

  • @xanderduffy6461
    @xanderduffy6461 Před 2 lety +7

    This was an excellent teaching video. I know nothing about preserving or canning. This is an utterly random down the CZcams rabbit hole watches.
    But I must applause this lady. She is a magnificent teacher. I feel I could do this by simply following her clear instructions, so yeah… bring on the apocalypse. Haha
    Very good!
    God bless from a backwater Glen in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @fourdayhomestead2839
    @fourdayhomestead2839 Před 3 lety +81

    For stew, I prep the carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, rutabega, green beans, corn, peas etc, the night before and refrigerate overnight ( can up the next day). I do 2 cases at a time though.

    • @meippoliti
      @meippoliti Před 3 lety +5

      Hi! Are you saying you put the veggies in the jar beforehand or just have the veggies in the frig all cut etc? If the veggies are in the jars, what about the jars being warm beforehand?

    • @susieagerton130
      @susieagerton130 Před 3 lety

      Looking forward to raw pack Canning

    • @acebuggers2744
      @acebuggers2744 Před 3 lety +9

      @@meippoliti Just storing the cut prepared veggies in fridge until you get to your canning process, then you put them into the jars.

    • @ethelryan257
      @ethelryan257 Před 3 lety +9

      @@saltlife1834 If stored at a reasonable temperature and out of the light, indefinitely. Most people say 1-2 years, but if you followed her rules, no limit. That shelf life stuff is just plain not based on the science.

    • @NotSoRev
      @NotSoRev Před 3 lety +3

      I’ll add that the food starts degrading immediately after harvesting. Canning slows this process. So while a jar of beef stew may be safe to eat 20 years later... it will not be very tasty and will not have as many nutrients.

  • @donotneedtoknow7541
    @donotneedtoknow7541 Před rokem +8

    Thank you! You made this look so easy. It was simple, but prepping all the veg did take some time (especially the small garden carrots I used). I decided to brown the beef cubes prior to jarring as well. All ten jars sealed and they look great. I can't wait to sample my home-preserved beef stew. 😋

  • @ilovemycat333
    @ilovemycat333 Před rokem +2

    Since I've watched this video. I started canning and can't stop. I love it!! It's so easy to me now. 🤗

  • @vickiselia3314
    @vickiselia3314 Před 3 lety +28

    Absolutely the best tutorial yet! It was so reassuring to watch the step by step knowing that "pressure canning" isn't scary! Thank you Carolyn 💗

  • @trisht3978
    @trisht3978 Před 2 lety +31

    I've never canned in my life but you made this look so easy and actually enjoyable! Now I want to start canning ☺

  • @Carol-ch9wj
    @Carol-ch9wj Před rokem +1

    Wonderful teacher........thank you so much!

  • @staceyengstrom2012
    @staceyengstrom2012 Před rokem +6

    EXCELLENT instructions!!! So well done and I'm eager to make this super simple beef stew. Beef prices are climbing so quickly, so I'm anxious to get this stored on the shelf before the craziness gets worse! Thanks for a great video!!!

  • @yr2180
    @yr2180 Před 3 lety +104

    Hallo from South Africa. I want to learn canning to take foods with when we camp! Also our power supply in SA is not always stable so this will be great to know how to do.

    • @janetdaily8995
      @janetdaily8995 Před 3 lety +13

      Here in the U.S. we are very spoiled. And unprepared. Most of us don't have these types of skills including myself. Better to know how to DIY.

    • @missbstuurman
      @missbstuurman Před 3 lety +3

      🇿🇦

    • @carolynhelmic1474
      @carolynhelmic1474 Před 3 lety +8

      Also dehydrated foods are good for camping. Use a vacuum sealer if you have one then the dehydrated foods last for years. Lighter weight to pack for camping, no heavy filled jars to carry. Just cook using water. Let sit in water for 15-30 minutes before cooking.

    • @kathyhester3066
      @kathyhester3066 Před 3 lety

      The woman on Whippoorwill Holler does canning too.

    • @VincentGonzalezVeg
      @VincentGonzalezVeg Před 2 lety +1

      Also pemmican
      Townsend CZcams channel has an American recipes, including pemmican
      And other stored foods like potted meat,

  • @debicoates384
    @debicoates384 Před 2 lety +13

    Found you by accident, am now hooked.
    Took the big dive and finally after almost 30 yrs bought a pressure canner !
    You have taken the fear of pressure canning away with your fantastic easy lessons.
    Thank you so much !

  • @clarequinn4826
    @clarequinn4826 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Iv had my American canner for 12years. NEW in my loft. Iv never understood fully how to use it, manual isnt fun to read. Other videos on youtube wasnt easy and clear enough. Felt bad that it's never used. Now I finally can!!! Thankyou so much!

  • @YvonneS
    @YvonneS Před 7 měsíci +2

    @homesteading family I don’t own a canner but after watching this wonderful ‘how to’ video, now I want to buy one!! Thank you for meticulously explaining your 10 steps!! I look forward to trying this.🥳

  • @Cookinel
    @Cookinel Před 2 lety +16

    Currently on my 90 minute timer. Thank you so so much for this. I was nervous about canning until I watched your incredibly well made video, multiple times… bought an all American and did exactly this recipe. This is my first time. Thank you- you are truly an inspiration.

  • @jongoeke4433
    @jongoeke4433 Před 3 lety +16

    As outdoorsmen, my wife and I do a lot of canning of meals like this. Takes less space in the frig when camping and being outdoors.

  • @davidrowland7699
    @davidrowland7699 Před rokem +3

    Awesome recipe. I used beef/potatoes/carrots/celery/onions and quart jars. Fantastic taste. Served over white rice. Going to try with chicken and pork soon.

  • @jilljensenliving
    @jilljensenliving Před měsícem +1

    This will be my first attempt at canning. Thank you so much for such a great tutorial. I want to build a prepper pantry.

  • @icysteve46
    @icysteve46 Před 2 lety +11

    I did this and my jars over flowed. And we're about 1/3 empty of juice. But they all sealed tight, and this was the best dang stew I've every made/tasted. Thank you so much 💓

    • @EZ-D-FIANT
      @EZ-D-FIANT Před rokem +2

      Do you think maybe you had it a bit too hot?

    • @iluminameluna
      @iluminameluna Před rokem +1

      It sounds as though your heat may have been a bit too high. Like she says, it's better to heat your canner at a fairly low heat, maybe medium heat, at a 6 if you were to think of your heat settings as going from 1 to 10, NOT 0 to 10, if you se what I mean.
      In this way the foods in the jars will simmer, not boil for the time they'll be processing, and not boil over like yours did. Think of it as braising the stew, gently, in the oven, instead of boiling the crap out of it on the stove at high heat. That's essentially what you're going for.
      Try not to overthink things so much, you'll drive yourself nuts. Follow her instructions to start with, and have faith that she knows what she's doing. Once you have some experience with things coming out right a few times doing things HER way, then start experimenting with variations that you might find on others' videos, or just ideas you come up with. Then figure out what goes wrong or right.
      Good luck!

    • @icysteve46
      @icysteve46 Před rokem

      @@iluminameluna yes , I was heating my stuff too fast. I've gotten better with practice. Thank you.
      🤍

  • @Wide_Eyed_Wanderer
    @Wide_Eyed_Wanderer Před 2 lety +33

    Can’t wait to buy everything & get started to try this. I want my shelves to look like that.

    • @Truckerdaddy
      @Truckerdaddy Před 2 lety +2

      I would suggest buying a book on canning because different foods tend to last longer in different types of canning

  • @brentholladay3113
    @brentholladay3113 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you ma’am, I’m a single 55 year old man that is learning from your channel, thanks for your simple instructions, do simple that an old greenhorn like myself, can follow along. May God richly bless, snd protect you and yours in the wonderful name of Jesus:)❤
    Ps, my Aussie, loves your intro, honestly, your Aussie looks like my Jenny. Your Collie is beautiful too:)

  • @patrickloyd835
    @patrickloyd835 Před rokem

    Yall are a great family yall have made my family more safe when things go bad thank you

  • @cynthiajordan8751
    @cynthiajordan8751 Před 3 lety +14

    It’s been a couple of years since I have canned tomatoes or green beans but, I use my dishwasher to clean the jars foe canning

  • @danachevalier2794
    @danachevalier2794 Před 3 lety +7

    Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom! I love an Elder cousin's pantry filled with all types of cannery. I will let you know when I try it out! God bless you and your beautiful family❤

  • @susananderson1071
    @susananderson1071 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I love the way you explain each step. I have an electric canner, but every step helps me learn. New subscriber!

  • @asahearts1
    @asahearts1 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I really like all the detail.

  • @BrendaRWyatt
    @BrendaRWyatt Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for taking the time to show us how simple canning can be with the correct tools and methods. Keep up the good work 😃

  • @paula.2422
    @paula.2422 Před 2 lety +8

    Thanks for the wonderful videos you make. I just made this recipe last week and tried it yesterday...it's delicious! I substituted the teaspoon of salt with a teaspoon of 'Better than Bullion' and loved it.

  • @megankennedy7620
    @megankennedy7620 Před 7 měsíci +2

    This recipe was so delicious and fork tender. I even my ade dumplings on top. I had three quart jars and my family left nothing. Thank you so much for this recipe. I will be making it again and again.

  • @brendafilipenko1374
    @brendafilipenko1374 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Very well done & explained for people who are trying it for the first time..thats great

  • @CookingwithShotgunRed
    @CookingwithShotgunRed Před 2 lety +18

    Great video, you are a pro. Thank you! 😊

  • @therealbigd1
    @therealbigd1 Před 3 lety +19

    Wow.. I just watched one of your old videos and thought hey, let me go to her Channel, she might not have a lot of followers and holy crap you look like a whole TV show now LOL.... Congrats on the success you are awesome!!!

  • @LibertyHillBily
    @LibertyHillBily Před rokem

    You're the Bob Ross of canning. Love it

  • @MsOrionsmom
    @MsOrionsmom Před 2 lety

    I'm fixing to be a first time canner. She explains everything that you can understand. I'll be following her.

  • @amberlyne331
    @amberlyne331 Před 3 lety +5

    Best part about using water, is if in emergencies, you have it along with your meal. Thank you for this video. So excited to do this!!! Really wish you showed up close important details though like where to end your water etc because ive never done it but still appreciated and easy to learn.

    • @pbjt2396
      @pbjt2396 Před 2 lety

      I’m new to canning and only watched a few videos so far, but it’s looking like you should leave 1/2 inch to 1 inch of head space some people say. Idk why etc. but maybe this is a good start for you to follow. I’d assume it’s because some of the food expands like different meats such as chicken breast gets bigger when pressured versus chicken tigh which may not swell as much.

  • @DixieGirl9876
    @DixieGirl9876 Před 3 lety +14

    A long time homemade pantry staple for us. I like to brown the meat first, even when I'm canning multiple loads.

    • @BrendaRWyatt
      @BrendaRWyatt Před 3 lety +2

      I think the extra flavor is worth the time to brown the meat, but, it’s a personal choice. 😃

    • @jonnanjohnson5438
      @jonnanjohnson5438 Před 2 lety

      Yes golden tips.

  • @amandamoloney1432
    @amandamoloney1432 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This is one of my staples on the shelf now since watching this last year :)

  • @vikingmama93
    @vikingmama93 Před rokem

    I could die happy in a kitchen like yours! 🥰

  • @primabellas6856
    @primabellas6856 Před 3 lety +13

    Thank you so much for the step by step using your pressure canner. My mom used to use a pressure cooker. She never taught me how to use it and always told me how dangerous it is and that it could explode. I’ve never been brave enough to try using one on my own but I’d really like to be able to learn to can low acid foods. I might actually be able to move past my fear with your instruction. :)

    • @judithmiller5624
      @judithmiller5624 Před 2 lety +3

      If I recall correctly, my mom used to add a generous slice of tomatoes in the beef stew for acid, although she canned the tomatoes separately that she added to the stew or beef soup before heating and serving.

  • @bethbell5671
    @bethbell5671 Před 2 lety +3

    I am new to pressure canning and am so happy to have found this tutorial and great channel! So exciting! Thank you so much! I may try this recipe first, as you made me feel confident that I can do this.
    We live on a farm and have access to meats and veggies, but don't want to rely so heavily on deep freezers anymore.

  • @cameronmoffett181
    @cameronmoffett181 Před rokem

    What a wonderful tutorial and such a great teacher.

  • @bixby9797
    @bixby9797 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Easy and to the point. Great instruction. I thawed a small roast out, cut it up and canned it like directed. Came out great!

  • @HeyNowMal
    @HeyNowMal Před 2 lety +9

    This video has truly inspired me to start canning. I purchased a pressure canner today and I’m doing so much research before getting started. Thank you!!

  • @HappyTrailz2u
    @HappyTrailz2u Před 3 lety +21

    Thanks! I did this a few years ago and REALLY need to do it again! We like ours in a shallow bowl with a side of my homemade cornbread ... YUM! Great on a cold winter's night!

  • @janofarc3928
    @janofarc3928 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge! So grateful I found your channel!

  • @triumphofihm525
    @triumphofihm525 Před rokem

    So easy for a beginner. She’s a great teacher

  • @Tess1984
    @Tess1984 Před 3 lety +4

    Hi... I have used your recipe for the past two years now.
    I add about 1 tsp of beefy onion soup mix in each jar. Tastes wonderful and it gives your stew a nice brown liquid as well. ( I do cut the salt down to 1/2 tsp per jar )

  • @farrahupson
    @farrahupson Před 3 lety +3

    I just started gardening and hope to do a little canning at the end of this season. I learned so much from this video. You are an amazing teacher!