What’s The Best Method For Dehydrating Meat For Jerky?

“I’ve been wanting to make homemade beef jerky, but I’m a bit confused about the best method for dehydrating the meat. I have a dehydrator, but I’ve heard

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How Long Do Vegetables Last In A Root Cellar?

“I’ve just started using a root cellar to store vegetables for the winter here in Denver, but I’m not sure how long they’ll actually last down there. I’ve

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How Do I Safely Freeze Meat, Poultry, And Fish?

“I recently started freezing meat, but I’ve been having a problem with freezer burn. I think I’m not wrapping it properly, but I’m also nervous about whether or

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How Long Can I Safely Store Leftovers In The Fridge?

“Hey, I made way too much lasagna for Sunday dinner, and now I’ve got a ton of leftovers. I’m just not sure how long I can keep it

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How Is Cold Smoking Different From Hot Smoking?

I’m thinking about trying to smoke some of my homemade sausages at home, but I keep running into different opinions about whether I should use cold smoking or

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How Long Does Freeze Dried Food Last?

“I’ve been freeze drying food for a few months now and I’m trying to get better at planning long term storage. I know freeze dried food can last

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How Long Does Canned Food Last Before It Spoils?

“Hi! I’ve been canning my own vegetables for a few years now, but I’m always worried about how long my jars will really last before going bad. I

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How Do I Store Dried Herbs To Keep Them Fresh?

“Hey! I recently harvested a ton of basil, thyme, and mint from my garden, and I’ve just finished drying them. But now I’m really unsure how to store

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How Do I Vacuum Seal Without Crushing Delicate Foods?

“Hey there! I’ve just started experimenting with vacuum sealing to preserve my homemade cookies and delicate fresh herbs. The problem is, every time I try to vacuum seal

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What’s The Best Way To Make Spicy Pickles?

“Hey, I’ve grown a ton of cucumbers this year and was thinking of making spicy pickles, but I’m completely lost on the best way to get them crisp

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What Are The Health Benefits Of Eating Fermented Foods?

“I’ve been hearing so much about fermented foods and have even tried some sauerkraut I made at home, which was surprisingly good! But I’m curious — what are

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How Do I Store Meat And Poultry To Avoid Contamination?

“Hey, I’ve recently started buying meat in bulk to save time and money. I freeze most of it, but I want to make sure I’m storing it correctly

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What Are The Best Veggies To Ferment At Home?

“Hi there, I’m new to fermenting and very excited to get started with the veggies coming out of my garden. I’ve already got jars and supplies, but I’m

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How Do I Prevent Freezer Burn?

“I’ve been freezing food for my family for years, but I always seem to run into the same problem: freezer burn. No matter what I do, after a

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What Veggies Are Best For Dill Pickles?

“I’ve been growing cucumbers for a few years here in Auckland, but lately, I’ve been wondering if I could be using other veggies to make dill pickles. My

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How Do I Prevent Over Smoking Or Drying Out Food?

“I’ve been trying my hand at smoking meats and drying fruits at home, but I keep over smoking my meats and drying out the fruits way too much!

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How Do I Know If I Should Use A Pressure Canner Or A Water Bath?

“I’m new to canning and want to start preserving some vegetables from my garden. I’ve been reading about using both a pressure canner and a water bath, but

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How Does Freeze Drying Work?

“I’ve been wanting to try freeze-drying the fruits from my garden here in Albany this year. We’ve done canning and dehydrating, so I’m curious about using freeze-drying to

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How Do I Make Herb Infused Oils Or Vinegars?

“Hi, I’ve been growing different herbs in my garden this year and was wondering if you could help me with a problem. I want to make herb-infused oils

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How Long Do Dehydrated Foods Last?

“Hey there! I’m starting to get into dehydrating food from my garden here in Brisbane, and I’m curious – I’ve done apples, tomatoes, and some herbs, but how

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