Tag: Nesco PPC-9 Smart Pressure Canner

IT WAS A TURKEY OF A WEEK

Every year my employer gives each of us a turkey for Thanksgiving. I tend to put mine in the freezer for later since I go to my daughter’s house for Thanskgiving dinner. Not this year though. It’s taken six decades but, I’ve finally admitted… Continue Reading “IT WAS A TURKEY OF A WEEK”

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES

Usually by the time the weekend arrives, at least in the winter, I am drooping with exhaustion, especially when the weather is gloomy and cold. This weekend started out no differently – but this time, I got to take Monday as an extra day… Continue Reading “WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES”

PRESSURE CANNING INSTRUCTIONS – NESCO SMARTCANNER

As I worked on canning the green bean harvest this weekend, I encountered a problem I have had before with my Smartcanner. It’s not the Smartcanner’s fault. When I flip back and forth between water bath and pressure canning, I get confused between the… Continue Reading “PRESSURE CANNING INSTRUCTIONS – NESCO SMARTCANNER”

CANNING HAMBURGER

My favorite thing to can is chicken. My second favorite meat to can is hamburger. Both are super easy to do and a great way to put shelf-stable meat in your pantry. Recently, I cooked up four pounds of hamburger. For the inquiring mind,… Continue Reading “CANNING HAMBURGER”

I May Have Been Naughty

While I was in the throes of Peach Week, I found myself avoiding canning them even though that’s my preferred way to preserve peaches. The massive time commitment canning requires limited me to doing it on Saturday – all day long – rather than… Continue Reading “I May Have Been Naughty”