Jenny Gomes

Trying to keep your family healthy over the cold and flu season? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we delve into the use of honey fermented garlic as a natural immunity booster and offer the information you need to understand the safety concerns behind this practice. 

We share how we came across honey fermented garlic and how it is made. You’ll learn about the multiple factors in the fermentation process of honey fermented garlic that pose a high risk of C botulinum. These include the use of honey, an anaerobic fermentation environment, low alkaline ingredients, and more. 

In contrast to other natural immunity options, honey fermented garlic puts its consumers at risk of developing botulism and is not recommended according to safe food preservation practices. 

Looking for other ways to fend off illness? Tune into our episodes on bone broth and steam juicing.

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

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Wondering what sets Pur Mason apart from other canning supply companies? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we are excited to bring you a special feature episode on Pure Mason and our experiences using their jars and lids. 

We share what sets Pur Mason apart from other brands, including their lid qualityand distinctive design that creates a reliable seal. You’ll learn how colored glass jars help protect canned goods from the effects of light and how the unique shapes of Pur Mason are both aesthetically pleasing and helpful for canners. We also tell all about our personal experiences with Pur Mason including canning our favorites and receiving support from their customer service. 

From trusty preservation to beautiful presentation, Pur Mason is a great choice for your canning supply needs! We hope you enjoy them as much as we have. 

Check out all Pur Mason has to offer on their website

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

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Fall is in the air and fresh apples are calling your name! On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss all there is to know about preserving apples so you can enjoy them from fall through summer. 

We share our suggestions for how to preserve apples in various ways, from canned applesauce and apple juice, to dehydrated apple rings and apple fruit leather. You’ll also learn why Clear Jel is a must-have ingredient for perfect canned apple pie filling and how to pretreat apples to avoid oxidation and keep them looking delicious. 

Tune in to learn more about how you can preserve apples and savor their delicious flavors in every way! 

Want to learn more about dehydrating? We have you covered! Listen to our episode, Dehydrating 101
Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

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If canning salsa is on your list for this season, then this is an episode you don’t want to miss. On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss all things salsa to help you successfully can great shelf-stable homemade salsa. 

We cover why you need to be mindful of using safe tested recipes when it comes to salsa. This includes how tomatoes aren’t high in acid as most people think and what added ingredients you need to safely water bath can tomato salsa. We share our favorite salsa recipes, including Jenny’s tomatillo salsa and Anna’s cooked tomato salsa. You’ll also learn how to enhance the flavor of salsa without reducing acidity and alternative methods for preserving salsa if you want to veer from a tested recipe. 

Allow this episode to be your guide as you preserve tasty salsa to enjoy year round!

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

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You’ll find Anna’s Tomato Basics Course and more at smarthomecanning.com and Jenny’s free acidity chart at thedomesticwildflower.com

Wondering how to tell fact from fiction when it comes to food preservation advice? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss the safety concerns around the recommendation to reduce the amount of water in a water bath so that the water doesn’t cover jars during processing. This poor advice comes with claims that it will reduce siphoning. We’re here to set the record straight!

We take time to discuss the four things that can cause siphoning in canning and share our best tips for reducing siphoning safely. You’ll leave this episode knowing why you should avoid packing raw foods, how to minimize temperature fluctuation during processing, the best process for removing your jars from processing, and why following the recommended headspace in a recipe is important. We also equip you with the knowledge of what to do if siphoning occurs during processing. 

This episode is a tale of caution not to follow everything you come across on social media! We love being your guides for safe canning practices.

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

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