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Learning how to preserve food at home may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With this beginner’s food preservation guide, you’ll gain the confidence to get started so you can make seasonal flavors last all year long.
Table of Contents
This beginner-friendly guide will walk you through the main methods of food preservation so you can enjoy seasonal flavors year-round. I’ll show you how simple it can be—no farm or giant pantry required.
We’ll bust common myths, break down the basics of canning, fermenting, dehydrating, freeze drying, and freezing, and I’ll share practical tips that I use in my own kitchen.
Whether you’re brand new to preserving food or just looking for fresh ideas, this video will give you the confidence to get started in your own kitchen.
Listen To the Episode
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In This Episode
- Understand the basics of canning, fermenting, dehydrating, freeze drying, and freezing
- Bust common food preservation myths
- Learn small-batch strategies that work in any kitchen
- Gain confidence to start preserving food without needing a farm or a giant pantry
Resources Mentioned
- Learn safe canning practices at the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
- Browse the Ball Canning Guide for tested recipes and techniques.
- Get started with preserving by checking out my Essential Canning Equipment for Beginners.
- Explore all of my lacto-fermented recipes for small-batch, gut-healthy projects.
- Find all of my canning recipes in one place.
- See every freeze drying recipe I’ve shared, from fruit to pantry staples.
- Watch my 50 Freezer Meals video for easy weeknight dinners.
- Browse all of my food preservation videos for more tips and tutorials.