Jenny Gomes

Have you ever felt defeated by a canning mistake? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share mistakes we’ve made and big time influencers have made in food preservation.

We’ve done or seen it all, and are here to educate you so you don’t have to encounter these canning mistakes on your own. You’ll learn from our own mistakes why the open kettle canning is too easy to be safe, why you need a rack to water bath can and what to do if your lids don’t seal. We also cover shocking mistakes prominent people in the culinary world have made, which include water bath canning seafood and using moldy jam…gasp!

Mistakes are bound to happen, this episode shows how to learn from them and keep on preserving! 

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Are you one of the many who doesn’t know much about apricots? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share how to preserve apricots and make the most of this under-recognized fruit. 

We cover the variety of preserves you can make from apricots and what makes themone of our favorite fruits. Anna offers solutions for apricots’ low pectin content that will give you perfectly set apricot jam and her strategies for making the most of apricots when they are abundant. You’ll also learn about apricot fruit leather and how to use vanilla bean paste in preserves. 

It’s time to seek out some apricots and give preserving them a try! 

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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Looking for a quick and easy preserve that will brighten up your summer? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss how to make refrigerator or quick pickles.

We cover how refrigerator pickles differ from water-bath canned pickles, the variety of vegetables that work for quick processing, and what makes it such a great option for preserving. Anna walks through how to make brine for refrigerator pickles, how to pack jars, and tips for keeping your pickles fresh in the refrigerator. 

Quick pickles make for delicious and carefree preserving. Try them out today! 

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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Are you wondering how to preserve amazing applesauce? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss how to make and can applesauce.

We cover what makes applesauce a beginner-friendly preserve that introduces fundamental canning techniques. Jenny shares why it’s her favorite thing to can and why a food mill is the best applesauce tool. You’ll also learn how to prepare and cook your apples, the possibilities for add-ins, how low-pectin fruits alter applesauce, and what types of apples to use. 

Follow Jenny’s footsteps, and let yourself get swept away preserving apple sauce! 

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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Are you looking for food preservation methods that last longer than canning? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we discuss food preservation for preppers who are interested in long-term food storage for large quantities of food.

We cover food preservation tips and techniques for preppers of all kinds. Our conversation includes how oxygen absorber packets aid in preserving dry goods and how to use of mylar bags and #10 cans. You’ll also learn about the amazing benefits of freeze-drying, but why we don’t see it as the end-all-be-all as some people claim. We share how water-bath canning, pressure canning, and dehydrating are other stable options. 

Let your food preservation skills empower you through any situation life throws your way!

Interested in learning more about the food preservation methods we discuss in this episode? Listen to the following episodes:
Pressure Canning
Canning Equipment Everyone Needs To Water Bath Can Safely At Home
Dehydrating 101
Harvest Right Freeze Dryers with Jessica Kay

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

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.