Pressure canning lard

It was the mystery of the missing pig fat… That almost sounds like it could go with a Nancy Drew novel, huh? Our first home butchering experience was last year when we cut up our steer. (If you are curious about the emotional aspect of butchering one of your own animals, you’ll find this post interesting.) […]

How to render lard in a crockpot the easy way

Canning Bone Broth at home is so simple that once you learn how you'll never buy it again. Bone broth was a staple of our ancestors and the perfect way to extract every last bit

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Pressure Canning Pumpkin - This pressure canning for beginners recipe is so easy to do with your fall pumpkin harvest! Learn how to can pumpkin chunks safely in a pressure canner! Start canning pumpkin in your kitchen, so you can have your own pumpkin puree on hand throughout the year to use in your favorite recipes. #pumpkin

How We Render a Year's Worth of Lard in 1 Day! 🐷

Broth is one of the best staple foods any home cook can have on hand. To have a pantry full of good broth you can navigate any recipe in any season, even if there is little abundance to be found. H…

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Using your crockpot learn how to render lard, lard is great for sauting and creating delicious pie crust

This recipe will walk you through the step-by-step instructions to process your first batch of pork or serve as a helpful reminder if it's been a while since you last pressure canned pork meat.