Who is in central or eastern NC who is a canning commando and would teach us (for pay!)

[tanstaafl72555]

Carole and I would be willing to pay a decent (20 an hour?) fee to anyone who will be willing to set up a day where you "walk us through" the entire process of sterilization (differnet methods), canning, sealing, labeling, checking and rotating preserved foods, from fruits to vegetables to meats. I figure we should learn enough to keep from killing ourselves in 2 days? Figure on maybe a Saturday and then afternoon on Sunday?

Anyone interested please pm me.

 

[BASIL]

It's not rocket surgery, If I can do it anyone can.
Google will show you all ya need to know.
Or the instructions that come with any pressure cooker.

 

[Miss Lily]

https://www.simplycanning.com/

Sharon gives good advice/tips and recipes. This is my "goto" site when I have questions.

 

[Car0linab0y]

Carole and I would be willing to pay a decent (20 an hour?) fee to anyone who will be willing to set up a day where you "walk us through" the entire process of sterilization (differnet methods), canning, sealing, labeling, checking and rotating preserved foods, from fruits to vegetables to meats. I figure we should learn enough to keep from killing ourselves in 2 days? Figure on maybe a Saturday and then afternoon on Sunday?

Anyone interested please pm me.

It's really not that hard... just detail oriented.

Get a copy of the Ball Blue book. Basic cleanliness while preparing food; the canning process sterilizes. Happy to answer any questions; wife has a YouTube channel with some canning videos.. oldwaysnewtimes is the name.
Short version - pressure canning for meats and low acid foods; water bath for high acid.

The canning book covers what method to use for what foods.

Start with something simple like salsa or pickles; use ball or Mrs wages mix pouches. You can experiment with recipies once you get used to the canning process.

 

[Car0linab0y]

Message sent

 

[Schattenreiter]

Reading is fundamental. When I first read the title I missed the a. That brings a whole new meaning to the request.

 

[MacEntyre]

attend www.PtepperCamp.com in Saluda in September

 

[easternnc4me]

I realize you are wanting more hands on, but check Eventbrite.com to see if a class is being offered local. We just took a canning class a couple of weeks ago in Tarboro.

 

[GymB]

The mechanics are very straightforward. Read the Ball book, watch some youtube knowing that some of it is wrong, and stick to published recipes from Ball or USDA especially while starting.

Start here: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/blogs/usdas-complete-guide-home-canning

It’s a lot like reloading, get the fundamentals right and buy components when you can.

 

[MCQUADE]

I was fortunate to have grown up with grandparents that canned everything. My gal friend did too. Thank God we were both apt pupils. I would suggest taking a ride through the country and look for an older farm house with a nice size garden....you’ll know it when you see it. Pay them a visit, ask if they can food. If they do, ask if you could hang around when they run a batch. You should be able to locate someone with 15-20 miles easy. You’ll make a new friend, and if not, move on to another. But, usually people of our irk are cautious but friendly and after a little vetting, you’ll be part of the family. And, you will have a local contact that can solve any problems and answer any questions you may have.