Food Preservation
Food preservation is part of everyday life on my homestead. Whether you are putting up a harvest, stocking your freezer or finding a better way to organize the pantry, start with the method that fits what you want to preserve.
Browse Canning by Food or Method
Find the kind of food you want to put up, or browse by processing method.
- Jams, Jellies & Fruit Butters
- Fruits & Juices
- Vegetables
- Pickles & Relishes
Recipes coming soon - Sauces & Condiments
- Meat, Soups & Meals in a Jar
- Canning Basics & Equipment
- Water-Bath Canning
- Pressure Canning
Latest Food Preservation Articles
- How to Dry Edible Flowers and Herbs for Cooking and Storage
- Red Hot Apple Wedges Canning Recipe
- Mold on Parmesan Cheese: Is It Safe to Eat or Should You Toss It?
- How to Freeze Goat Milk: Storage, Containers and Thawing Tips
- Food Dehydration Tutorial: How to Dry and Store Food
- Home Food Preservation Methods: Canning, Freezing, Dehydrating and More
Hey, I'm Sheri Ann Richerson!
Welcome - I'm glad you're here. I share the food-preservation projects, kitchen tools and storage ideas I use on my homestead. Putting food by is about more than filling jars. It is about making the most of what you have and keeping useful food on hand for everyday meals.
These sections bring together my canning, freezing, dehydrating, freeze-drying and pantry articles so you can find the project or question in front of you.
Canning
- Red Hot Apple Wedges Canning Recipe
- Canning Food: Is It Worth The Time And Effort? Why I Still Do It (Even When It’s Hard)
- The Ultimate List Of Home Canning Recipes
- Homemade Pear Butter: A Guide to Crafting Delightful Spreads
See more Canning →
Freeze Drying
- Preserving and Transforming Meals with Eggplant from Food Storage
- Essential Freeze Drying Food Storage Tips for Homesteaders
- Simple Guide on Freeze Drying Bananas
- Canning Broccoli Is No Longer Safe But You Can Still Preserve It
See more Freeze Drying →
Dehydrating
- How to Dry Edible Flowers and Herbs for Cooking and Storage
- Food Dehydration Tutorial: How to Dry and Store Food
- How to Preserve Fall Apples Without Canning
- How to Test, Troubleshoot, and Perfect Your Homemade Noodles
See more Dehydrating →
Freezing & Freezer Meals
- How to Freeze Goat Milk: Storage, Containers and Thawing Tips
- How to Preserve Fall Apples Without Canning
- How To Dry And Store Homemade Noodles
- The Ultimate Eggplant Preservation and Recipe Guide: Everything You Need to Know
See more Freezing & Freezer Meals →
Fermentation & Vinegars
- The Ultimate Guide to Parmesan Cheese: Your One-Stop Hub for Everything Parmesan
- The Science Behind Parmesan Cheese: What Makes It So Special?
- How To Make Yeast For Bread
- Orange-Cranberry Vinegar And Marinade Recipe
See more Fermentation & Vinegars →
Root Cellaring & Fresh Storage
- The Best Way to Store Potatoes: Maximize Your Fresh Ingredients
- Building Root Cellars That Work
- Reusable Bakery Trays Make Great Produce Storage Trays
- How To Determine The Best Fruits And Vegetables To Store
See more Root Cellaring & Fresh Storage →
Pantry Storage & Organization
- Building Resilience Through Prepper Pantries: A Guide for Homesteaders and Preppers
- Long Term Survival Food Supply Options
- Essential Freeze Drying Food Storage Tips for Homesteaders
- Keeping Dehydrated Food Fresh: A Guide
See more Pantry Storage & Organization →
Preservation Basics & Equipment
- Mold on Parmesan Cheese: Is It Safe to Eat or Should You Toss It?
- Food Dehydration Tutorial: How to Dry and Store Food
- Home Food Preservation Methods: Canning, Freezing, Dehydrating and More
- Does the LĒVO II+ Actually Belong in a Homestead Kitchen? My Honest, Everyday Review
See more Preservation Basics & Equipment →
Keep Your Preservation Plans in One Place
My Food Preservation Binder gives you a place to keep your plans, recipes, logs and inventory together as you work through the season.
Explore the Food Preservation Binder
For books, classes and other related resources, visit the Food Preservation & Pantry hub.
