Canning season is getting into full swing around most of the country, so here are 101+ canning recipes to help you preserve your garden bounty!
If you are interested in Dehydrating food for long-term food storage, check out this post: 101+ Dehydrator Recipes.
This is not the be all and end all of recipes as there are more than anyone can count, but this is a good basic resource on how to can the most of what you produce or stock up on. There are many recipes for doing things several ways, so if the ketchup recipes here don’t inspire you, go to Pinterest – it’s an awesome source to find things quickly.
*Please follow standard canning guidelines for safety and long-term storage. Some of these recipes may fudge a little on he guidelines – use your best judgement and own discernment when following them. I’ve tried my best to make sure they are all safe!
Get Started Canning • Safe Canning Guidelines • How to Store • USDA COMPLETE GUIDE TO CANNING
FRUITS
Tomato (See under vegetables)
VEGETABLES
Broccoli (but I would love to know if anyone has been successful at this. The USDA does not recommend for texture/flavor issues)
Cucumbers – see “Other” below
MEAT
JAMS, JELLIES & CURDS
PIE FILLINGS
OTHER
Butter / Ghee – this is a controversial item to can, so be educated.
Broth – Beef Broth – Vegetable
Strawberry-Lemonade Concentrate
Tomato Juice – like V8
MEALS IN JARS
RESOURCES
Pick Your Own.org – vast wealth of knowledge on what to can, when to can, how to can, etc.
USDA COMPLETE GUIDE TO CANNING
Simply Canning – Getting Started in Canning
If you find any recipe here that does not follow safe canning guidelines (I may have already noted something), please let me know. I tried to be sure that all recipes were taken from reputable canning sources.
Thinking about canning and haven’t gotten the nerve, yet? This great DVD from Kendra @ New Life on a Homestead.com is a great introduction to water bath and pressure canning. It’s PERFECT for the new or reluctant canner. Want to get started but don’t know how?