I stopped at an Amish home...& left with these 3 GIFTS
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- While in an Amish community in Kentucky, I stopped to visit an Amish family who I'd never met before. I didn't expect it, but they invited me in - and then made sure I left with three gifts for the road.
My name is Erik Wesner and I'm not Amish. Back in 2004, I met the Amish while selling books. Since then, I've visited 5,000+ Amish homes & dozens of Amish communities. I run the Amish America website. More: amishamerica.com/
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Years ago I had a mishap that put me in the hospital & was very surprised to receive cards & notes from my Amish customers. Mostly saying they were praying for me. I was very touched & it helped me recover. Their kind gestures meant the world to me. (Canned bacon is good! It fries up just fine :)
Years ago while visiting a B&B in Paradise, Pa. that was nestled in between to Amish farms we were graced with the presence of the Amish farmer who lived across from the B&B, his name was Aaron and he came in every morning to have coffee with the guests and to answer any questions we might have. I happened to ask what his wife did throughout the day while he was in the fields working and he told the story of her day to day life, raising the children, cooking, cleaning, helping other neighbors, gardening and many other daily tasks. He then mentioned that she was busy that day doing some canning and preserving. I told him that I had a fond memory of my mom making pickled beets, they were my favorite and I hadn't had them since she passed away, he said they had them quite often. The next morning he came in with a can of his wives pickled beets for me to take home, what a wonderful gift. They were a little different from my moms and in fact they had a cinnamon stick in the brine, but they were lovely and I enjoyed every bite. What a lucky family they are to have such a wonderful cook in their home. That bacon looks interesting, I've heard of other meets being canned, but not bacon. Please let us know what you thought of it once you try it, Thanks for sharing all that you do, I feel like I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos.
What an awesome story, thanks for sharing it. Do you happen to know if that is something Aaron did as an arrangement with the BnB or just out of his own desire to meet people? And thanks, happy to hear you like the vids👍👍
@@AmishAmerica I don't know if it was an arrangement he had made with the owners of the B&B but I do know they were very good friends. The owners grandkids would visit during the summer and spent many sleepovers with their little Amish friends across the road. I know also that the Amish man who lived right next door would sometimes invite B&B guests to play volleyball in his yard with his family and his son owned a car being of the age that the young adults have rumspringa, but his father would not allow him to park on their property so the B&B owners gave him a parking spot at their house. The 2 Amish men were brothers (Aaron and David) and they were very interesting to talk to, it certainly was nice to hear about their culture first hand. I don't know if the B&B is still open, but if you're out that way you can check, it was called Frogtown Acres in Paradise, Pa.
You mean, if folks drop in on you for a visit, you don't send them home with gifts? Surely you feed them or at least make them a cup of coffee or tea. Every fall, I plant turnip greens, collards and kale to give to anyone who wants some. Blessing y'all...
That’s amazing! So kind of them to share these special gifts with you! You can easily warm/fry the canned bacon just like regular bacon. It’s delicious!
I think that's what I'll do - fry it. It was really a nice gesture(s) from them. First I got the cookies. Then she went in the back for the snack mix (maybe thinking I needed something for the road). Then he handed me a jar of bacon that they had near the kitchen entrance. Left me with a smile
I'll eat all of the can bacon I can get
I would eat the bacon sooner rather than later, and definitely keep it in the refrigerator after opening it.
Bacon isn't approved for canning by the USDA, but a lot of people do it anyways. Assuming she's followed the appropriate procedures, it will most likely be just fine. The things to watch out for is if the lid "pops" before you open it (if it pops, don't eat it). Listen for the sound of the air rushing in (if you don't hear the air coming in, don't eat it) and give it a tentative sniff, if it smells "off" or rancid, don't eat it. If it smells like hot dogs, bologna or spam, you're good to go lol.
Great advice thanks will keep in mind - I think all will be fine but I do still have more videos to make
I use to buy canned bacon from the store when I was a young bride. I’m 71 now so I doubt they sell it anymore. I never see it, but it was so good. Such nice gifts.
You need to check out more homestead groups and canning groups on facebook or youtube....Don't fear the bacon, it's better than anything you will get in a regular store. I go to local outdoor markets to buy all my meat. It's safer and better than main stream stores.
Never had canned bacon. But I do know many who can venison.
Such warmth and kindness. Thank you for sharing.
The bacon is just fine......eat it. They can all meats.....you'll survive😃
I grew up in Pennsvania in a town called Elizabethtown in Lancaster County.
I'm now in Missouri and we have several Amish stores.
To be perfectly honest the Amish community in this are is growing and I love it.
I live close to an Amish community in Rush County, Indiana. Over the years I have developed friendships with some of the families. Been in some of their homes and shared conversations and meals. I thoroughly enjoy their kindness and the way they live. It's a good life.
Neat to hear that Herb, if you are talking about the Milroy area, I was there in 2004, visited many homes - nice community from what I remember. I remember an Amishman named Percy or Perry I think, can't remember the last name. Funny what pops into your head after so many years. Great that you have that chance to sit down with friends for a meal and have those friendships
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Yes, North of Milroy's right. My first visit to the area was 1982 when I moved to Brookville, Indiana and developed a friendship with a family in Andersonville, East of Rushville. My friend introduced me and I went there many times. Always had a good time. There's an Amish store North of Milroy where I've shopped for years. Just good people. I came to respect them and how they live.
How sweet. Enjoy the canned bacon, I bet it will taste Amazing!
I have canned bacon and it came out delicious. I use it primarily to add to other dishes.
Canned bacon - what a wonderful gift. You will love it :-)
Good things always happening around Christmas time!
We get the cookie plate every Christmas now, and some great pork/venison sausage and ground meat. We like to get the children things like coloring books, crayons, paint sets, etc. and the parents like reading materials and useful household items.
Great video !! And such a small world..you showed a page from " The Budget " and it had said Cochranton Pa ..then under that in smaller letters "Guys Mills " Cochranton is about 20mins drive east and Guys Mills is about 45mins drive north from where I live near Atlantic and Fredonia Pa..and as far as receiving gifts from the Amish it is almost always food..usually baked goods..cookies donuts bread sometimes fresh eggs some veggies when I season..I was gifted some home made horseradish a few times..anything else non food I've traded stuff for..most any canned goods are only gifted out from close Amish neighbors because they know where to get their jars and lid rings back from..those things are valuable as gold to them..lol..look forward to your next video..thanks for sharing..👍🙏🏻
Absolutely Ron... and yes I've gotten a greater appreciation for how canning supplies are valued especially lately after talking to these Amish store owners 👍👍
@@AmishAmerica I just thought of something..Sauerkraut...we get alot of sauerkraut from the Amish around my area..the cabage is picked in the late summer/fall and they make sauerkraut which is fermented in crocks and done just around Thanksgiving..it is a HUGE tradition here to have "pork and sauerkraut" for New Years eve/New Years day amoung the Amish community and 9 out of 10 English households it's good luck for the new year..there's a little story behind why pork n sauerkraut is good luck to have as the first thing you eat in the new year..for eating the pork ..when a pig roots around in the dirt/mud with their snout they always root " forward" so your moving forward into the new year..and the sauerkraut is just really easy to make and it's a major like no. 1 German traditional food ..so I was wondering if this eating pork and sauerkraut for new years tradition is everywhere the Amish live or just here in Pennsylvania ? Pennsylvania and my area were heavily settled by the Germans and some Scottish but mostly Germans here..it's honestly a big deal for the English here let alone the Amish to get the best homemade sauerkraut and the best kinds of pork..pork roasts pork butt kielbasa German sausage etc for this tradition..in your travels do you know if all the Amish communities do this food tradition or just here in Pa ???
From what I 've heard, their bacon does not taste the same as ours & some of them like our bacon better than theirs because of the flavoring added to "English" bacon. Doesn't surprise me about their giving you little gifts in the least. They're very generous people!!!
I am guessing that the Amish bacon is not cured, and that is why they are able to can it. That is also why it tastes different than ours.
Just got my latest issue of the Budget in the mail today. Another interesting video, thanks
Thanks! Enjoy the read and just fyi, if you like the Budget, there is a new book called "Who's Who in the Budget" you might enjoy
I can a lot of things. I haven’t canned bacon myself because it’s out of our budget most of the time so buying it in bulk is out of the question… but I know a lot of people who can bacon, it’s delicious and saves room in the freezer.
I have a jar of canned venison and a can of what looks like beef stew. A local guy cans a bunch of “meals” that he leaves at work so if he works late he has a meal.
Interesting. The canned bacon reminded me of the canned venison a friend used to make every year (in Wisconsin). Love watching and hearing of your experiences.
Thanks Diann, this video was a lot of fun to do. I've never had canned venison though last time I had deer was at an Amish friend in NY, pretty good stew
@@AmishAmerica do Amish hunt?
My grandmother would can deer meat. She also used it in her mincemeat pies. They were the best.
What a sweet gesture .
I have Amish can bacon for me. It’s wonderful, I told them how to do it using long strips of parchment paper laying the strips side by side in the middle then fold over the sides and one extra fold on one end then just roll it up drop in jar put in pressure cooker . It will be rubbery when done so you can either fry it up crisp or heat it and eat it. It’s great!
Sounds great Elizabeth
That’s one thing, I can say by the Amish, I never tried is any of their canned meat and, certainly not canned bacon. How thoughtful and sweet of them, God bless!
i often went tofarmers markets when i visited lancaster county, pa. i would from time to time see canned meats in reused mayonnaise jars. the rusted lids made me squeamish. on one hand i guess it's something practiced and maybe no one's been hurt by it but it's something i'd never consume because of safety concerns. the baked goods are always scrumptious, though. cheers.
Does basically being adopted count as a gift; I still have respect for that bishop and his family and some of the other families in that community that treated me like their own family; we used to butcher every fall just the thought of it makes my arm sore from cranking the hand grinder so we'll end with good job another fine episode keep em coming this is wonderful stuff
Very similar to what the Hutterites would give of you visited them. Very kind of them. Happy 2022
I must say that I have really been enjoying these Amish videos. A peek into the life. I don't think there are any Amish near me in Washington state but we do have Mennonite s
I live in Washington state and didn't know there were Mennonites living here. What area?
I have canned pork but never bacon, looks interesting. What a nice family. TFS 👍🐷
Love love love this, as always looking forward very much to your next videos :)
Take care Erik :)
Thank you Anne, so kind
Canned bacon? thats a new one for me.
Wow Erik.. The bacon looks interesting : o but I bet it will taste awesome....Your so fortunate to have met such nice people..enjoy those gifts..
Thanks Zsuzsi yes I was really glad I got in touch with Al who let me know about this scribe in the area, really worked out well. It was quite a windy chilly day which also probably helped me get an invite inside :)
I am near a amish community in the Salem Arkansas area along the South Fork River of Fulton County.
Canned bacon is amazing and easy to do. I buy boar's head and can it up as well as breakfast sausage patties.. they all can up just fine.. lucky man!.. 😆
If you're ever in Hocking Hills Ohio, we might run into each other. I haven't been to our cabin in a really long time though. My uncle stopped taking me, and it's his cabin passed on through my grandma on my dad's side that passed.
When l was a child in the 50s and 60s we used to have Danish canned bacon. It was great. Took it anywhere we didn't have refrigeration.
Wow, that was so nice of them...The canned bacon looked interesting..I would really try that..Let us know when you do..Would like to hear your reactions to it..Really love your videos..Thanks for sharing..
Thanks a bunch and I'll let you know...it's in an old bread-n-butter pickle jar (Amish Wedding brand), but it does look good
There is no way I would have thought about canned bacon as the third gift. I’ve never heard of that either but there’s always a first I guess. Isn’t it just wonderful and heartwarming that people can be so kind and caring. But then not surprising as they are Amish and that is one of their core values. As always thanks for the great video and insights.
My neighbors are Amish on one side and Mennonite on the other, our Amish brought us a big plate full of cookies and snacks and a Christmas card, also we got fresh deer meat, they can all their meats here. Great ppl
How welcoming of them! I would definitely warm/fry the bacon then try it!! Let us know what you think of it. Happy New Year! side note: I was sad to hear of Don Shenk's passing.
Oh no- this is the first I'm hearing of that. I see it was a week ago, Dec 23. We had just been in touch a couple months ago. So sorry to hear this
@@AmishAmerica Oh I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news. He will be remembered in his beautiful photographs. May he Rest in Peace.
I love the Buget Newspaper, I used to have a subscription, they have good recipes and it's interesting to see what Amish are doing in their community.
Bath County, KY? My parents are neighbors with the Amish there. They're good people (my parents and the Amish 😉)
Enjoyed the video! I see you were up in Jackson County, Ohio. I have visited 4 mile bulk store many times.
Neat - the owner was really nice. Had a good talk with him. Let me in after hours when he saw I had out of state plates (got there 5 min after closing)
Hope you'll make a northeast tour at some point. Great video Erik - thanks.
Thanks Pete, would love to
We do our bacon the same. Yummm
Very cool gifts. Let us know how the canned bacon tasted.
Delightful story!
I love the video and enjoy visiting with Amish families and stores near me in Wisconsin, and when I visit Shipshewana Indiana. As far as the canned bacon, the Amish carry on an old fashion canning practice. A friend of mine said he grew up (over 60 years ago) on canned "everything" including cooked meats. His mom and grandma would can all their meats and store in the cellar of their farmhouse. He said it always tasted good after taking it out of the jar and warming it up. It's interesting to me and I'm always happy to see Amish families and other homesteaders carrying on old fashion ways.
CANNED BEACON IS DELICIOUS , TRUST me , I'm English also
First, you thank the Lord for giving us animals to nourish and sustain us, asking that the meat will nourish your body as the Word of God nourishes your soul. Then give a fond thought to the memory of the pig, who by nature glorifies God in everything. If you do this, you honor the generosity of your new Amish friends ☺️
Canned bacon is the most popular survival food that you can buy in a can. I’m sure the Amish version is even better. The only other thing that’s really tasty out of a can is canned Duck. But most canned meat doesn’t taste good except tuna and fish.
I can lots of meats and the issue with canning bacon is the fat content as it relates to botulism. However, done properly, and I have no doubt it was, its fine as long as the seal remains intact. I have heard of it and am glad you showed it. I always wondered what it would look like. We haven't had pigs in a while and I don't think I would try it with commercial bacon. But it makes perfect sense for people without freezers. Again, the fat content makes it unsuitable for most drying methods. Salting is about the only other way to preserve it.
Thanks for explaining. The jar seems pretty well sealed. These were a pretty plain Amish group so their freezing capacity would be more limited.
Pam..I thought the reason you dont can our bacon is due to the curing process, similar reason with ham. But if the Amish bacon is not cured ( a fresh processed pig, would not have had time) then it should be safe to can.
@@cm-xq5zj I suppose it depends on how you cure it. Bacon is not bacon until it is cured. It is pork belly as uncured pork. So I suspect the canned actual bacon. You also can't make it taste like bacon after canning, it would taste like pork. The salting, brining and smoking involved in curing would not prevent canning. However if you are talking about ham that has been hanging, like for country ham, I don't know. All high fat foods are at risk for botulism, so butter, milk and so on have been discouraged over the years. Doesn't mean you can't, just use caution. If you can can a soup or stew with bacon or ham why couldn't you also can those alone all things considered?
@@pamsloan84 I agree with most of this statement. What throws me is that the pig was alive a few days prior to canning it. So they would not have had time to cure it.
So thoughtful of them!!
Some states & some people don't allow canning bacon. You do know you got to cook the bacon before you eat it, don't you. It's only semi cooked before putting it in the jar.
Yumm! There is an Amish food store in Grabill Indiana. I cannot remember the name for the life of me,but it’s on the main street behind the Save A Lot store. It’s full of baked goods, bulk items a buffet. It also is packed with taxidermy! As for the bacon..put it in the oven ,it should crisp up nice.Becca M
I think I know the one you mean if it's been there for some time (was last in Grabill maybe 8 years ago)
What a sweet gesture from them. Im very curious about the bacon. Please follow up and let us know what you thought of it. Get out that cast iron and fry it up 😊. I like the snowman tray and how homemade the cookies are. Meaning they aren't perfectly iced like store bought. I bet they were delicious. I always brought cookies to my teachers at holidays too. I think us English got away from that when I was a kid because people were putting strait pins and razor blades in apples or cookies. So sad. And you showing this video made me smile because I'm always going to believe there's more good than bad in people.
I have to believe your last line is correct MaryLee... the darker cookies I think had sth like corn flakes or sth light and crispy in them with the chicolate. Nice
@@AmishAmerica I'll stand by that statement 😊
And that sounds tasty, I like cookies that have crispies in them. Yummy
Erik, thanks for sharing another interesting video. Happy and Healthy New year 🙏🙏🥳🥰
Thanks Kathleen, you too
What a lovely video and how sweet of that family to give you those tasty gifts. Arrive as a stranger, leave as a friend. BTW the countryside at the start of the video reminds me of Chester Co PA. Do you also read the Diary publication?
Fry it - I think that's what I'll do. And it was really a nice gesture(s) from them - first the cookies, then she went back somewhere for the snack mix, and then he handed me a jar of bacon that they had near the kitchen entrance
I hope you added the bacon to a big pot of beans 🤩
I have canned bacon. It is very good.
If I was Amish I would give you the gifts, but only if you could sufficiently answer my three riddles!
Actually of all these things canned bacon looks the most delicious to me;)
Very nice
I go to Mattoon and fairview in ky
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Links and addresses to some of the stores that are Amish would be helpful to order from please.
So kind of that family to give you gifts! I think you should cook that bacon before you eat it. Just saying!!
If I were to take gifts to an Amish family is there anything they’d appreciate? Foods?
Can bacon its good Its the same Take it out and fry some It will be the best you ever had
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🤔 Are you anti-bacon? You know that stuff has gotta be great. Though, I do hope they told you how to "prepare" it. Like, is it fully cooked? Wouldn't hurt to throw it in the oven to crisp it up. Nobody wants soggy, droopy bacon.😆💕 How about Amish New Years traditions?🤔 As always, thanks for all the great info! I find the Amish style of simple living fascinating!
Heh, no I am quite bacon-friendly 👍👍They didn't say anything on prep. I would definitely cook it though. Glad you liked it - I touched on New Year's in the Christmas video just a bit, being a day for spending time with family and visiting. In Rebecca Miller's case they also had a pizza and ice cream youth supper that day or it might have been on the eve.
I have had canned ham. But not bacon.
What part of Colorado, I have Amish friend in LaJara CO, they move fro. South Cental Indiana
I went to 4 Amish communities in Colorado including La Jara and nearby Monte Vista. I am planning to have one video from LaJara and two or three from the other communities 👍
@@AmishAmerica David Coblentz is my friend, I have known him since he was 12
Just curious about the buggies featured in this video was this a group that drives only open buggies?
It was - a Swiss Amish group
@@AmishAmerica I wondered 🤔 when I saw the seats with no back rest!! Never knew there were Swiss in Kentucky, great work thanks for sharing 👍
I love my Amish soap I buy it on ebay. It cleared up my exima
This is andrew aka andy and I'd would like to asking your a question about how could I'd switching to Amish mennonite and after I'm born and raised english with english parents.
Eat the bacon! I'm pretty sure I wouldn't so it's one of those do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do situations. Besides, I need you to share how it tastes. Safe travels!
Heheh I know that approach :) thanks
wowww.. i love bacon.. i know GOD says not to eat pigs for some reason.. health reasons or maybe it was HIS favorite pet.. who knows..
but if i have it around,, its gone.. that bacon wouldnt make it a mile down the road before im eating it..
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Canned meat recipes?
When in doubt go without.
Some wisdom in that.
Don't eat that bacon out of the jar. Wait until you get home and put it in a hot fry pan and fry it like store bought bacon to the crispiness that you prefer.
I would definitely fry it.
Perhaps the Amish hasn't read Leviticus 11.
Do you have the information on your website for the newspaper
I do - we had an interview with the publisher earlier this year. The info is at the bottom of this post: amishamerica.com/milo-miller-publisher-the-budget-interview/
I would be a little leary of the bacon. USDA says you can’t can bacon. I’m not a rebel canner but I know there are some.
I'm hearing this from a couple people now
The Amish bacon was not cured. It should be safe to can. And I am not a rebel canner either, I follow USDA guidelines . But I think this one goes along the same lines as ham, you can't do cured meat, but you can do pork.
Canned bacon? Cool idea. Do report back on how it tastes.
Not too different from canned pickled pigs feet, really.
I will - going to have it soon 👍 Never had pigs feet, not yet anyway
@@AmishAmerica I've never had the canned bacon but the pickled pigs feet is delicious..once you get over what it is and where it's been that is..ya have to eat it hands on..ya can't use utensils it just won't work..just eat like corn on the cob..
I'll keep that in mind when I get my first pig's feet opportunity 😎
Are there Amish in South Carolina ??
No there aren't any horse-and-buggy Amish, though there are Beachy Amish which is a more progressive group, comparable in some ways to Mennonites (they use cars & more tech). Would be neat to see Amish settle there and also more in NC 😎
How to judge on eating the bacon..... did your Ky friends look like they were alive??? Okay, your good to go.
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IKR? Like they are gonna food poison a guest, and their 8 kids lol.
Granted the bacon looks weird to our fast food standards. I'd fry it up and added to baked beans or a soup that can simmer along time.
Humans have had more time running around without refrigerators than with. Our bodies aren't that fragile.